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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling
11 reviews
whirl's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Physical abuse, Fatphobia, Emotional abuse, and Child abuse
Moderate: Death of parent
vanessamariebooks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
5 out of 5 stars. How can you not give Harry Potter a 5 stars? I haven't read the series since high school and I decided to reread them all this year starting with the first one and it is just as amazing as the first time, though I sometimes wish I could have amnesia so I could experience the series like it was the first time again. The big reveals aren't as jaw dropping as the first time but it's still amazing. All I'll say is if you've never read this book/series, what have you been doing? Go read it! It's amazing! Need more convincing? Stop what you're doing and go get the book and start reading.
2024 Reread: This story has stood the test of time and is a classic. Being back in this world is just as magical as the first time exploring it with Harry, Ron, & Hermione. I've seen the movies dozens of times already, but this is only my 3rd round of re-reading the series (the last time was a decade ago) and I'd forgotten how much of a bigger role some of the side characters, like Neville, play in the books vs the movies. While I do recognize some of the changes that were made from book to movie, I do think the movies are a pretty good & faithful adaptation. I'm glad they kept as much as they did, though I would've liked to seen Peeves incorporated into the movies. Hopefully, they'll include him in the show adaptation/remake. Overall, this book & series will always be one of my all-time favorites.
2024 Reread: This story has stood the test of time and is a classic. Being back in this world is just as magical as the first time exploring it with Harry, Ron, & Hermione. I've seen the movies dozens of times already, but this is only my 3rd round of re-reading the series (the last time was a decade ago) and I'd forgotten how much of a bigger role some of the side characters, like Neville, play in the books vs the movies. While I do recognize some of the changes that were made from book to movie, I do think the movies are a pretty good & faithful adaptation. I'm glad they kept as much as they did, though I would've liked to seen Peeves incorporated into the movies. Hopefully, they'll include him in the show adaptation/remake. Overall, this book & series will always be one of my all-time favorites.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Physical abuse, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, and Child abuse
jjjjo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Fatphobia, Body shaming, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Murder, and Abandonment
Moderate: Blood and Antisemitism
ellaticonstellation's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Bullying, Violence, Animal death, Death of parent, Physical abuse, and Torture
celine_reads_books's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
- 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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Violence, Confinement, Death of parent, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Classism and Grief
Minor: Car accident, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Ableism, Animal cruelty, Antisemitism, Fatphobia, Sexism, and War
warlockdorian's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism, Confinement, Cultural appropriation, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Racism, Xenophobia, Alcoholism, Gaslighting, Physical abuse, Abandonment, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Classism, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Genocide, and Murder
quinn24's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Murder, Child abuse, Bullying, and Death
Moderate: Physical abuse, Death of parent, and Medical content
Minor: Antisemitism
maggieed's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-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? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Murder, Death of parent, and Violence
Minor: Animal death
violaceae's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Death of parent
ravensandlace's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This series is everything to me. Like literally everything. I first started this series by watching the first movie. I was like oh, this is actually really cool. So I got the books somehow (I often have no idea how I get 90% of my books. They just show up at my house one day. I am so not complaining though!) and started reading it. I remember I couldn't read the Sorcerer's Stone at night because I was terrified of Voldemort. What a silly human I was back then.
Now, I can basically read you this book and series word for word. I have all the books, the two textbooks, the illustrated Sorcerer's Stone, three wands and a Time Turner. I also have two Hogwarts shirts. I used to own all the movies as well. I have Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans along with a chocolate frog package (I ate the frog) and a card to go with it. I also have a really cute little Ron Weasley figure and Nagini figure. Needless to say, this series is everything to me. I am most certainly not trying to brag but to show how much I love and adore this series.
Reading this book as an older adult, I see things that I have missed during the many times that I have read the book before. To be honest, I hadn't read this series for a few years and I was worried that it wouldn't hold the same amount of magic like it did. I was silly to worry. The magic was there and then some. I realize just how good Harry is. He grew up in such an abusive and neglectful home, that he should be more damaged than what he is. He so is loving and kind. He is amazingly loyal and willing to die for his friends. I also like the fact that he didn't let the celebrity get to this head. It might have helped that he grew up away from it. I just wish he didn't have to live with the Dursley's. What was Dumbledore thinking?
I've also taken for granted how great Ron is as a character. Ron is the ultimate best friend. He sees past Harry's celebrity and knows him for who he is. He doesn't tease Harry for knowing nothing about the magical world and is so incredibly patient with Harry. He teaches him all about the magical world. Even Ron's family takes Harry under their wing, as an unofficial little brother. It is truly amazing to see and I feel bad knowing that Ron has slipped under my radar in the past.
Hermione is still my most favorite person in the whole series. I felt so bad when she didn't have any friends in the beginning because of her domineering personality. I know how lonely that is and I connected with Hermione on a very personal level and still do to this day. I still felt the feelings of happiness whenever Hermione was on the scene. I know I've said this a lot but she really showed me that being book smart is completely okay. People will still love you. You don't understand how much young Lacy needed to hear that.
Hogwarts still feels like home. I got all tingly and excited when there was talk of the classes or what Harry and friends were eating for supper. I loved hearing about all the magic surrounding the castle and all the secret tunnels. Even visits to Hagrid's cabin is fun and exciting! I wanted to smack Harry and Ron for complaining about their magic homework. Even as a 24 year old, I would gladly sit with first years and learn Charms or write essays for Defense Against the Dark Arts. They don't know how lucky they truly had it.
I hope that everyone finds a book that makes them feel like what Harry Potter makes me feel. I also hope that everyone gives Harry Potter a chance at least once in their life. Even if you start the series out as a teenager or a young adult, like me, Hogwarts is always going to be there to welcome you.
Now, I can basically read you this book and series word for word. I have all the books, the two textbooks, the illustrated Sorcerer's Stone, three wands and a Time Turner. I also have two Hogwarts shirts. I used to own all the movies as well. I have Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans along with a chocolate frog package (I ate the frog) and a card to go with it. I also have a really cute little Ron Weasley figure and Nagini figure. Needless to say, this series is everything to me. I am most certainly not trying to brag but to show how much I love and adore this series.
Reading this book as an older adult, I see things that I have missed during the many times that I have read the book before. To be honest, I hadn't read this series for a few years and I was worried that it wouldn't hold the same amount of magic like it did. I was silly to worry. The magic was there and then some. I realize just how good Harry is. He grew up in such an abusive and neglectful home, that he should be more damaged than what he is. He so is loving and kind. He is amazingly loyal and willing to die for his friends. I also like the fact that he didn't let the celebrity get to this head. It might have helped that he grew up away from it. I just wish he didn't have to live with the Dursley's. What was Dumbledore thinking?
I've also taken for granted how great Ron is as a character. Ron is the ultimate best friend. He sees past Harry's celebrity and knows him for who he is. He doesn't tease Harry for knowing nothing about the magical world and is so incredibly patient with Harry. He teaches him all about the magical world. Even Ron's family takes Harry under their wing, as an unofficial little brother. It is truly amazing to see and I feel bad knowing that Ron has slipped under my radar in the past.
Hermione is still my most favorite person in the whole series. I felt so bad when she didn't have any friends in the beginning because of her domineering personality. I know how lonely that is and I connected with Hermione on a very personal level and still do to this day. I still felt the feelings of happiness whenever Hermione was on the scene. I know I've said this a lot but she really showed me that being book smart is completely okay. People will still love you. You don't understand how much young Lacy needed to hear that.
Hogwarts still feels like home. I got all tingly and excited when there was talk of the classes or what Harry and friends were eating for supper. I loved hearing about all the magic surrounding the castle and all the secret tunnels. Even visits to Hagrid's cabin is fun and exciting! I wanted to smack Harry and Ron for complaining about their magic homework. Even as a 24 year old, I would gladly sit with first years and learn Charms or write essays for Defense Against the Dark Arts. They don't know how lucky they truly had it.
I hope that everyone finds a book that makes them feel like what Harry Potter makes me feel. I also hope that everyone gives Harry Potter a chance at least once in their life. Even if you start the series out as a teenager or a young adult, like me, Hogwarts is always going to be there to welcome you.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, and Confinement
Minor: Death, Physical abuse, and Grief