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sophie42's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: War, Violence, Death, Death of parent, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, and Blood
Moderate: Alcohol, Animal death, Animal cruelty, Bullying, Mass/school shootings, and Medical content
Minor: Vomit
kelly_e'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? Yes
5.0
Author: J.K. Rowling
Series: Harry Potter #6
Genre: YA Fantasy
Rating: 5.0
Pub Date: July 16, 2005
T H R E E • W O R D S
Breathtaking • Fast-paced • Profound
📖 S Y N O P S I S
Harry's sixth year at Hogwarts has gotten off to an unusual start. It's the middle of summer and Harry is anxiously awaiting a visit from Professor Dumbledore in his bedroom at the Dursleys' house on Privet Drive. The last time Harry saw him - when he was in a one-to-one duel with Lord Voldemort himself.
💭 T H O U G H T S
There are parts of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince that I absolutely forgot about (like the main thing that happens), and I loved the bittersweet feeling I got like I was reading for the first time. It certainly made me feel all of the emotions, and I think this will likely end up being my favourite in the series this go round.
This installment made me take a step back and really realize all of the difficult things that have happened to Harry throughout his life. Re-reading this series as an adult has opened my eyes to the reality that Harry isn't invincible, despite the magical world. This book is an ode to friendship and I think that was definitely needed. Harry and Ginny's budding relationship is one of my favourite parts throughout the whole series. When I first read it, I never saw all the foreshadowing, but with this re-read I have appreciated that so much and just love them together so much.
Book 6 has offered a lot of answers, but has also left so much unanswered. It has set up for the finally installment nicely. I really loved my re-read, and Jim Dale's narration is fabulous once again. I am not sure if I am ready for this series to end, but will look forward to reading book 7 next month.
📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• readers of all ages!
🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S
"It is the unknown we fear when we look upon death and darkness, nothing more."
"Age is foolish and forgetful when it underestimates youth."
"Greatness inspires envy, envy engenders spite, spite spawns lies."
Graphic: Murder, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, and Grief
Moderate: Torture, Death of parent, Blood, and Bullying
Minor: Ableism, Fatphobia, and Misogyny
emynewen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Xenophobia, Violence, Fatphobia, Body shaming, Torture, Slavery, and Toxic relationship
jhbandcats's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Classism, Death, Death of parent, Blood, Murder, Violence, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
sdemo08's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Minor: Blood, Gore, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Murder, Violence, Death, and War
lizzy_s4's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Blood, Alcohol, Bullying, Death of parent, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Classism, Emotional abuse, Murder, Child death, Cursing, Body horror, Torture, Child abuse, Death, Physical abuse, War, Grief, and Violence
If you read this I can guarantee you will love itbookthief's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Torture, and Violence
molly_rose's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Mental illness, Physical abuse, Slavery, Torture, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Bullying, Animal death, Blood, Child abuse, Death, Grief, Abandonment, and Emotional abuse
Minor: War, Classism, Violence, Sexism, Pregnancy, and Misogyny
linds_jacks'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? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Violence, Bullying, Grief, Death, Murder, and Torture
Minor: Death of parent
lovelymisanthrope's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
"Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" picks up with Harry, Ron, and Hermione back at Hogwarts for their sixth year. They may be older, wiser, and more prepared than ever to take on Voldemort, but they are still just a group of kids, trying to figure out their place in the world. Dumbledore is very absent at Hogwarts in this book, but he is very present in the story. Dumbledore is trying to prepare Harry to face Voldemort by showing him more about Voldemort's elusive past.
I really enjoyed seeing the gang pursue their crushes more, and finally be honest about who they really want to be with. It has been really fun knowing who ends up with who and trying to see the breadcrumbs left throughout the stories. It was also very enlightening to learn more about Voldemort and better understand his path to darkness. Voldemort was a misunderstood boy who learned of hate before he ever had love. Despite Dumbledore's best efforts and good influence, Voldemort succumbed to his dark, murderous thoughts and is endlessly pursuing taking over the wizarding world in his image. This is the first book we start to see cracks in Dumbledore. I feel like up until now Dumbledore has been held on a pedestal and idolized by most wizards, but we are finally seeing that Dumbledore is only human and he does make mistakes. It was really devastating having Harry try to grapple with the loss of Sirius. Sirius might be what I consider the most heartbreaking death in the series.
I do not want to leave Hogwarts, but I am so excited to see the conclusion of such an epic series!
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Classism