Reviews with content warning for Bullying - Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

This book is a childhood favorite. This year I decided to reread the whole series again and I definitely don’t regret it. The Sorcerer’s (or Philosophers ;) ) Stone is such a great kick off to a fantastic series. Following the young wizards as the learn about and navigate this new world they’ve found themselves in with new dangers they’ve never had to fight against.

Of course this book comes with its share of criticism. I haven’t reread the series since JK Rowling exposed herself. I noticed a lot of small things in her writing style that caused me to raise on eyebrow. Harry Potter is always worth a read, I just believe it should be done with a fair criticism of the author at the same time.

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ernie_8's review

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adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

The Harry Potter series: 5/5

I am glad I picked this up. This series is awesome, and I was head over heels for it and can’t stop recommending it. I am pleased that Harry is portrayed as human rather than some perfect hero. His emotional struggles, friends, school life, and everything makes these books worth reading. This magical world helped me escape into a whole new world. I can't help but praise J.K. Rowling for creating the Harry Potter universe— she is truly an expert. It’s phenomenal that J.K. Rowling had this dynamic ability to create a world of fantasy that’s so mind-blowing that it influences me and it became a major part of my life I admit that picking up the first book in this series was the best decision in my reading journey.
(Descending order of the books according to the degree I like them >)

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

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donatio's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I couldn't really bond with most of the characters except Ron and Hagrid because there were just some things which didn't sit right with me, like when

Hermione stopped Neville from following them at the end of the book

And sometimes the pacing seemed a bit off because the storyline was so fragmented but all in all an okay-read.

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myaphrodiite's review against another edition

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adventurous lighthearted mysterious tense medium-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? Yes

4.75

this book is an enthralling start to harry’s journey in the magical wizarding world. harry is a young boy who could only dream of pure happiness, this is because of the treatment his adoptive family gives him.

on his 11th birthday harry discovers something he couldn’t even imagine and this is where his long adventure begins.

this book is pure magic on pages and a book everyone has to read in their life. even as an older teen this book still holds the same magic that it did when i was eleven myself.

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bluebellvine's review against another edition

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adventurous funny inspiring lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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x3melly's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

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