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4.59 AVERAGE
4.59 AVERAGE
Embarking on a nostalgic journey, I kicked off the year by revisiting the enchanting world of Harry Potter, a series I hadn't explored since my primary school days. The magical universe crafted by J.K. Rowling remains as mystical and captivating as ever. Undoubtedly, Harry Potter stands out as the most renowned children’s/teen book series of all time. The adventures of Harry and his friends, riddled with twists, turns, and the looming presence of Sirius Black, brought back a flood of memories. Unraveling secrets kept me hooked throughout. I'd rate this nostalgic trip a solid 4/5 or 9/10 – a timeless journey into the world of magic and friendship.
(4.5) This book was fantastic! I've seen the movies and I've probably seen Prisoner of Azkaban once or twice so reading the books, especially this one, was like experiencing it for the first time. I love the writing style, the characters and the twists and turns that J.K Rowling strategically places throughout her books. I had some theories while reading and...they were all wrong! Besides knowing they were animagus, I didn't know what the hell what going on. I certainly didn't know what was going on with Hermione. It's kind of better that way, the plot twists are even more surprising to me.
The only complaint I have about this book is that it took to long for the climax to ensue. It felt like Sirius Black only came into the book 60 pages before the end which was kind of annoying, even though the ending with Sirius was amazing. Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot and Prongs, am I right? J.K Rowling knows how to wrap up her books! I'm so excited for Goblet of Fire, it's my favorite Harry Potter movie and I hope the book surpasses my expectations!
The only complaint I have about this book is that it took to long for the climax to ensue. It felt like Sirius Black only came into the book 60 pages before the end which was kind of annoying, even though the ending with Sirius was amazing. Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot and Prongs, am I right? J.K Rowling knows how to wrap up her books! I'm so excited for Goblet of Fire, it's my favorite Harry Potter movie and I hope the book surpasses my expectations!
fast-paced
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
This is where the series really takes off, in my opinion. The first two books were almost like a warm-up, or an introduction to the Hogwarts world.
I think Rowling's problem to this point was that she was grappling with was how "adult" to make the books. In the first book, it was clearly for children, and it worked. In the second, she tried to keep it that way, and it didn't, because the story was getting too dark and complex.
With Azkaban and the books that followed, she abandoned writing children's books and just wrote the story the way it was meant to be told. And then it really works, on a number of levels. That's how I see it anyway.
Sidenote: I love Sirius's character.
Update: I revisited this book on audio with Stephen Fry narrating it, and it was excellent. Highly recommended.
I think Rowling's problem to this point was that she was grappling with was how "adult" to make the books. In the first book, it was clearly for children, and it worked. In the second, she tried to keep it that way, and it didn't, because the story was getting too dark and complex.
With Azkaban and the books that followed, she abandoned writing children's books and just wrote the story the way it was meant to be told. And then it really works, on a number of levels. That's how I see it anyway.
Sidenote: I love Sirius's character.
Update: I revisited this book on audio with Stephen Fry narrating it, and it was excellent. Highly recommended.
The number of times this books made me cry is ridiculous, or should I say riddikulus?
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
My initial assumption was that the book and movie would share a similar storyline. Nevertheless, a second viewing of the film revealed significant differences between the two. As a result, I have developed a preference for reading the book prior to watching its cinematic adaptation.