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Beyond the Wand: The Magic & Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard by Tom Felton
4 reviews
hematthews's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Drug use, Alcohol, and Cursing
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
bakergirlsbooks1999's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Drug abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Addiction, Alcoholism, Forced institutionalization, Bullying, Drug use, and Panic attacks/disorders
mindsplinters's review against another edition
funny
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
A very enjoyable, highly readable memoir from Tom Felton, the actor who immortalized Draco Malfoy, and - no matter what he says - is far away not that character. Sure, he was a bit of a cocky little asshole as a kid as evidenced by his honest stories but what boy isn't? Especially as a teen and especially when kept down by 3 older brothers. To be honest, Felton invariably comes across as a very down-to-earth, accepting adult who can look back at his life and calmly point out where he went wrong, where he went right, and where he got lucky with equal frankness. This book was so much fun to read and chock full of positive energy. I especially enjoyed his little stories about interactions with other cast members, family, and other people he has met. Felton clearly looks for the best in people and, even when there are more negative interactions or issues, he tries instinctively to soften them. It is adorable terribly relateable. I would be glad to sit and listen to him gush about his fellow HP alums for hours; you know it would be almost nothing but how talented and generous and kind and supportive they are and we need more of that in this world.
My only quibble (and it is small) is that, while it is called Beyond the Wand, there is not an actual lot outside of Harry Potter. I would say the book is easily 80% Hogwarts adjacent but, then, that was a good 10 years of his life so it makes sense.
My only quibble (and it is small) is that, while it is called Beyond the Wand, there is not an actual lot outside of Harry Potter. I would say the book is easily 80% Hogwarts adjacent but, then, that was a good 10 years of his life so it makes sense.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Addiction, Drug use, and Mental illness
insanebookperson's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Suicidal thoughts, Bullying, Addiction, Alcohol, Mental illness, Drug abuse, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, Vomit, and Drug use
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