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Beyond the Wand

Tom Felton

4.25 AVERAGE

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As someone who grew up with the Harry Potter books and movies, this was a gold mine of behind-the-scenes stories and memories from that time, and I loved all of it. I also have grown to appreciate Tom Felton later in life after the movies came out, so it was exciting to hear his backstory. 

It wasn't a groundbreaking memoir in the sense that he had insurmountable struggles that he overcame, but just like anyone, he has issues and discusses them candidly in this book.

Overall, I enjoyed much of his story and loved listening to him read it.

A book of two halves - the first strictly for Harry Potter fans with fun anecdotes of time on set. The second of his struggles to adjust to adult life post-Potter and his time in rehab. He writes very sweetly and is obviously keen not to offend or upset anyone... can't be easy to have grown up a "celebrity" at such a young age.
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Fun. Fast. He seems like a genuinely nice guy.
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Though it’s a bit repetitive, this is the most fun I’ve had listening to an audiobook in a long time.

I was never big into Harry Potter. Read the books and saw the movies once back in the day. (Feel like I should go back and watch the movies again!) Didn’t know much at all about Tom Felton, but very much enjoyed listening to his story. Appreciated his openness about his struggles. And completely agree with him about therapy!
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