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knuckledown's review against another edition
4.0
There are many things I love about this book. I love that J.K. Rowling introduces new locations in the wizarding world, such as the Ministry of Magic and St. Mungo's Hospital, and renders them so vividly. The description of the Ministry of Magic offices is particularly phenomenal. I love the Dumbledore's Army storyline. And I love the flashback (technically Snape's memory) to when Harry's parents were in school. As with Prisoner of Azkaban, the Marauders fascinate me.
I also have a few complaints about it, which make it not one of my favorites in the series. The fight scene at the end runs too long, to the point that I'm almost too exhausted to care when the climactic death happens. Professor Umbridge is also hard to stomach. It takes a skillful writer to make a fictional character so absolutely irritating, but it takes its toll after hundreds upon hundreds of pages.
I also have a few complaints about it, which make it not one of my favorites in the series. The fight scene at the end runs too long, to the point that I'm almost too exhausted to care when the climactic death happens. Professor Umbridge is also hard to stomach. It takes a skillful writer to make a fictional character so absolutely irritating, but it takes its toll after hundreds upon hundreds of pages.
split_figures's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
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
4.0
emily_96's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-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? No
4.0
dunder_mifflin's review against another edition
5.0
this series means so much to me and i'm thoroughly enjoying this reread
paykay's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
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
4.5
day_reader's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
5.0
pineapple_kh's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
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? Yes
5.0
akookieforyou's review against another edition
5.0
“You care so much you feel as though you will bleed to death with the pain of it.”
That ending tore me to shreds. It ripped out my heart and stomped all over it, and I respect J.K. Rowling, even though I'm a little mad at her for it. This book added so many layers, and so much depth to not only Harry, but so many others as well. I think Neville has had one of the biggest growths throughout this book, especially when compared to the way he used to be a sort of punch line. All I am left to say is: I need to read the next one.
That ending tore me to shreds. It ripped out my heart and stomped all over it, and I respect J.K. Rowling, even though I'm a little mad at her for it. This book added so many layers, and so much depth to not only Harry, but so many others as well. I think Neville has had one of the biggest growths throughout this book, especially when compared to the way he used to be a sort of punch line. All I am left to say is: I need to read the next one.
sunny1234's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
malhigh's review against another edition
5.0
wow oh wow. in that next to last chapter, you can literally feel the pain harry is feeling.