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anatrnd's review against another edition
2.0
«Гарри Поттер и проклятое дитя, или как заработать дофига бабла вообще не напрягаясь». Я не люблю читать пьесы. Мне сложно вникнуть в суть повествования, и я начинаю путаться. Но это же «Гарри Поттер»! Что это? Мне не понравилась книга с первой страницы. Стиль написания настолько ограниченный, я бы даже сказала бедный. Многие фикрайтеры пишут намного лучше. А персонажи? Будто картонные фигурки. Да и сам сюжет гениальностью не блещет. О нём я говорить вообще не буду, потому что я забросила пьесу и дочитала сокращенно в википедии, просто чтобы узнать чем всё закончилось. Читать было откровенно скучно. Но момент, когда Альбус, превратившись в Рона, целует Гермиону, меня просто выбесил! Ало, что за извращение? Где нормальные, адекватные, а главное канонические персонажи? Это ведь жена его дяди! Если Скорпиус получился ещё более–менее, то Альбус — законченный эгоист, который действительно лучше бы не рождался вообще. Мне и вправду жаль Гарри, что у него вырос такой сын. Вообще не поняла, зачем нужно было добавлять момент, где Скорпиус и Альбус обнимаются в экспрессе и они вроде бы что–то чувствуют? Я поддерживаю ЛГБТ, но это выглядело нелепо. Нужно было либо развивать эту сюжетную линию, либо не добавлять этот момент вообще. Единственные персонажи, которые меня порадовали, это Гарри и Драко. Над ними, хвала всем богам, поиздевались меньше всего.
Моя оценка — 2/5, сейчас же забываю этот ужас и иду пересматривать оригинальную серию фильмов. Для меня этого убогого фанфика не существует.
✏Любовь ослепляет.
✏Я не подходящий для любви человек... я никогда не любил, не причиняя вред.
✏Те, кого мы любим — никогда нас в действительности не покидают. Есть вещи не подвластные смерти. Картины... и память... и любовь.
Моя оценка — 2/5, сейчас же забываю этот ужас и иду пересматривать оригинальную серию фильмов. Для меня этого убогого фанфика не существует.
✏Любовь ослепляет.
✏Я не подходящий для любви человек... я никогда не любил, не причиняя вред.
✏Те, кого мы любим — никогда нас в действительности не покидают. Есть вещи не подвластные смерти. Картины... и память... и любовь.
larartsantos's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
4.0
evarano's review against another edition
5.0
I loveddddd it! Wasn’t at all what I was expecting but it was lovely to be able to be with these characters again. A well thought out story that incorporated many aspects of the books that I appreciated.
faeriesparks's review against another edition
3.0
not sure about my rating yet but atm it's a 3.5 stars
also not quite sure how to convey my thoughts yet so I will save that for some other time
to put it simply, there were things I absolutely loved and some things I thought were quite... stupid
also not quite sure how to convey my thoughts yet so I will save that for some other time
to put it simply, there were things I absolutely loved and some things I thought were quite... stupid
queenoferebor's review against another edition
4.0
Edit October 2016: I finally went to see the play before reading the script and I'm glad I did so. That way, I could experience everything for the first time, the way it was intended to be, in a theatre. It also gives me the opportunity of seeing the script from a different point of view. I agree with some reviewers saying that the text is very plain and not descriptive enough, however all of that is solved in the stage version. I think some people forget that this is a play intended to be performed not just read. That aside, there are some plot points that make no sense whatsoever. I'm not gonna spoil anything for those who have not read it yet, but those of you who have probably know what I'm talking about. The plot revolves around a premise that I find quite unbelievable, and the plot-twist...well, I've read fanfiction that made more sense. I'll leave it at that.
In any case, don't be discouraged by the reviews saying that this is not Harry Potter and that this is shit. I would recommend you read it for yourself and form your own opinions. If anything, do it for Draco and Scorpius Malfoy; they're probably the best thing in this script.
WHAT THE HECK DO I DO NOW? I HAVE TICKETS FOR THE PLAY IN OCTOBER! DO I READ THE SCRIPT FIRST? DO I WAIT AND WATCH THE PLAY? WHAT? WHAT DO I DO!!!! THIS WOULDN'T HAVE HAPPENED IF I HAD GOTTEN TICKETS FOR THE PREVIEWS, LIKE I WANTED.
In any case, don't be discouraged by the reviews saying that this is not Harry Potter and that this is shit. I would recommend you read it for yourself and form your own opinions. If anything, do it for Draco and Scorpius Malfoy; they're probably the best thing in this script.
WHAT THE HECK DO I DO NOW? I HAVE TICKETS FOR THE PLAY IN OCTOBER! DO I READ THE SCRIPT FIRST? DO I WAIT AND WATCH THE PLAY? WHAT? WHAT DO I DO!!!! THIS WOULDN'T HAVE HAPPENED IF I HAD GOTTEN TICKETS FOR THE PREVIEWS, LIKE I WANTED.
charspages's review against another edition
2.0
I have more conflicted emotions about this book than Scorpius Malfoy has towards his father.
I hated it. I also loved it. I was annoyed by it, then enchanted, then annoyed again. It didn't make any sense, yet I'd probably sell a kidney to see this play live.
I think my biggest problem with this story was this: on stage, it must be amazing. The sets, costumes, special effects, and props look brilliant in my head. On the page, they fall a little flat, though. This was intended as a play, and you should watch it as a play. You needn't bother read it.
PLOT: 1 / 5
God, I hated this plot so much. I actually think My immortal may have made more sense than whatever the fuck this was. Traveling back in time multiple times to revisit events we've already witnessed in order to stop Voldemort from regaining his power? Yawn. Recycling is good, kids, but keep that relevant to your garbage, not your story lines.
I mean, it's like no one even put any effort into this plot whatsoever. It was just a lame retelling of everything we've already seen, except filled with tons of plot holes and a weird Voldemort-Bellatrix hybrid child. Talk about uncomfortable.
The one star in this category is reserved solely for Draco Malfoy's redemption arc. We stan a self-improving pony-tailed bitch.
CHARACTERS: 3 / 5
Man, this category is tough. Of course, as someone who started reading the Potter-series aged eleven, revisiting all these beloved characters made me super nostalgic. What's more - we even got to see the much speculated about second generation!
Except, you know, J. K. Rowling kind of forgot that Hugo Granger-Weasley was a thing, or that Teddy Lupin existed. Like, where the heck were they?
The characters we did get were a bit of a rollercoaster. I was head-over-heels in love with SCORPIUS MALFOY and ALBUS POTTER (regardless of his dumbass name.)
I hated it. I also loved it. I was annoyed by it, then enchanted, then annoyed again. It didn't make any sense, yet I'd probably sell a kidney to see this play live.
I think my biggest problem with this story was this: on stage, it must be amazing. The sets, costumes, special effects, and props look brilliant in my head. On the page, they fall a little flat, though. This was intended as a play, and you should watch it as a play. You needn't bother read it.
PLOT: 1 / 5
God, I hated this plot so much. I actually think My immortal may have made more sense than whatever the fuck this was. Traveling back in time multiple times to revisit events we've already witnessed in order to stop Voldemort from regaining his power? Yawn. Recycling is good, kids, but keep that relevant to your garbage, not your story lines.
I mean, it's like no one even put any effort into this plot whatsoever. It was just a lame retelling of everything we've already seen, except filled with tons of plot holes and a weird Voldemort-Bellatrix hybrid child. Talk about uncomfortable.
The one star in this category is reserved solely for Draco Malfoy's redemption arc. We stan a self-improving pony-tailed bitch.
CHARACTERS: 3 / 5
Man, this category is tough. Of course, as someone who started reading the Potter-series aged eleven, revisiting all these beloved characters made me super nostalgic. What's more - we even got to see the much speculated about second generation!
Except, you know, J. K. Rowling kind of forgot that Hugo Granger-Weasley was a thing, or that Teddy Lupin existed. Like, where the heck were they?
The characters we did get were a bit of a rollercoaster. I was head-over-heels in love with SCORPIUS MALFOY and ALBUS POTTER (regardless of his dumbass name.)
ninafromsplit's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
reynastillo's review against another edition
3.0
This book bothered me. I felt it was too short and everything was way too convenient. Maybe it was the play format, but things happened too fast and I felt "out of the loop". It felt like a rushed fan fiction, really. I mean, it was nice to see Harry and the rest again, but I think the series should've ended with the 7th book. It seemed like they were trying to mash all the fans' expectations into one play/novel, and it did not go well. I mean, the "Voldemort has a child" theory, the ship of Scorpius with Rose, and the question about "why didn't they use the time turners" were all included...each one of those topics could've covered just one book! All the twists made me say, Seriously?
And what about Teddy Lupin? And Victoire? And Luna and Rolf's twin boys? In fact, James and Lily (Jr) were barely in it at all! This book misled me into believing it would be a story about a year at Hogwarts, but it was just two boys trying to prove themselves, going on an adventure.
Also, at the beginning, I don't feel empathy towards Albus. I didn't mind if anything happened to him. When he grows emotionally, I start rooting for him more, but to be honest, I much prefer Scorpius. I mean, Albus seemed to have a much better relationship with Harry in the Deathly Hallows than in this one. Also with James...maybe it's because he's becoming a teenager...
Overall, though, it's a nice addition to my Harry Potter collection. It's just a bit of a stretch to call it the 8th book. It's not the worst read, I just can't seem to take it too seriously. But the play format was actually pretty cool, it was different. And I do like the evolution of Harry, Draco, Albus, and Scorpius's relationships throughout the book, which was, of course, the main point, so I'll forgive the lesser-quality plot. It sends a sweet message, and also silences the people who yell at JK, "Why didn't Harry use the time turner to get rid of Voldemort?"
I'll wrap my review up with these final words: good idea. Not so good execution.
And what about Teddy Lupin? And Victoire? And Luna and Rolf's twin boys? In fact, James and Lily (Jr) were barely in it at all! This book misled me into believing it would be a story about a year at Hogwarts, but it was just two boys trying to prove themselves, going on an adventure.
Also, at the beginning, I don't feel empathy towards Albus. I didn't mind if anything happened to him. When he grows emotionally, I start rooting for him more, but to be honest, I much prefer Scorpius. I mean, Albus seemed to have a much better relationship with Harry in the Deathly Hallows than in this one. Also with James...maybe it's because he's becoming a teenager...
Overall, though, it's a nice addition to my Harry Potter collection. It's just a bit of a stretch to call it the 8th book. It's not the worst read, I just can't seem to take it too seriously. But the play format was actually pretty cool, it was different. And I do like the evolution of Harry, Draco, Albus, and Scorpius's relationships throughout the book, which was, of course, the main point, so I'll forgive the lesser-quality plot. It sends a sweet message, and also silences the people who yell at JK, "Why didn't Harry use the time turner to get rid of Voldemort?"
I'll wrap my review up with these final words: good idea. Not so good execution.
teacupkintsugi's review against another edition
1.0
I cannot believe this is a thing that has been inflicted upon me.
Someone please free Scorpius, sole ray of sunshine, from both this book and his closet.
#freehim
Someone please free Scorpius, sole ray of sunshine, from both this book and his closet.
#freehim