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mandaraffe's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Child abuse, Death, Blood, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Grief, Violence, and Torture
Minor: Abandonment, Panic attacks/disorders, War, and Child death
rclairel's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Yet another Harry Potter book where the namesake character continues to grow ever more unlikable and unpleasant. He is proud, self-aggrandizing, and self-obsessed. He continually ignores the good advice and kindness of his friends and disdains authority figures. He's truly obnoxious. The book moves rather slowly, and the reader is left to wait for something substantial to finally happen at the very end. The only saving graces are the appearance of a kind and quirky new character, Luna Lovegood, Hermione's unending patience and sensibleness, and the Weasley parents' love and kindness.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death and Death of parent
lexarobinson's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Although the film is stronger, the plot moves slowly, before suddenly becoming incredibly intense. The Battle of the Department of Mysteries is a phenomenal fight scene (if a little strange... why are a bunch of psychotic adults fighting six teenagers - Ginny and Luna are not even 16!). Harry's exploration of grief and loss is perfectly written, and it culminates in another heartbreaking death that had teardrops staining my page. Umbridge is also a brilliantly written character.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Grief, Violence, and War
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