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adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Ahhhh finally for the first time in far too long I have read this book again. It was a strange experience listening to it vs. reading it and I think I prefer reading it myself BUT I’m just happy to be reminded of this story and to be in the wizard if world again.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Alcohol
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Violence, Death of parent
Moderate: Child abuse, Blood
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
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:
No
Quick, easy and fun read. Loveable characters and relatable themes of friendship, trust and bravery. As magical and fantastical as expected. J.K Rowling's imagery brings life to the story and helps the reader imagine the magical world with ease and enjoyment. Thoroughly enjoyable read for a children's book, as was expected.
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal cruelty, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This has been my first time reading this book since I was a young teenager. Now as a 24 year old I can see the flaws in this novel more clearly, as well as the inconsistencies that will become apparent in the next six books. But regardless it was fun to read and notice where my memories of what happened had been replaced by what happens in the movies instead. Definitely worth the reread.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Animal cruelty, Xenophobia, Antisemitism, Death of parent
This book contains many xenophobic and antisemitic tropes found throughout fiction generally - though it is very indirect (as is the nature of these tropes).