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bella_01's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Moderate: Murder, Death, Child death, and Medical content
Minor: Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, Slavery, and Blood
mariamj's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail and Death
Moderate: Blood, Violence, and Body horror
Minor: Child abuse, Gaslighting, and Vomit
natbooks_'s review against another edition
- 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? No
5.0
Moderate: Blood and Death
Minor: Fire/Fire injury
sunnycollins_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
The further I get into the series the more I find that it's not the characters that I'm drawn to, it's the world. Getting a look into
That being said, I did really enjoy the arcs that each of the main characters went on over the course of the book. Everyone felt a bit more mature in this book which was much appreciated after five straight books of childish arguments between the trio.
The last few chapters were
On a sillier note, Professor Slughorn is one of my favorite teachers so I'm always happy to see more of him. I think that his character does a great job of adding a bit of the, now classic, "silly wizard stuff" to this book's rather dark plot.
Overall this book was an excellent read and I can't wait to finish off the series.
Graphic: Death, Murder, and Blood
Moderate: Violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Death of parent
Minor: Animal death, Alcohol, and Bullying
mconroy9137's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Graphic: Child abuse, Murder, Death, Torture, Violence, War, and Death of parent
Moderate: Grief, Alcohol, Xenophobia, Bullying, Medical content, Blood, Body horror, Racism, Classism, Injury/Injury detail, and Racial slurs
Minor: Fire/Fire injury, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, and Vomit
johannarose'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: Ableism, Animal death, Death, Fatphobia, Grief, Blood, Body shaming, Alcohol, Abandonment, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Violence, Bullying, and Injury/Injury detail
caitlyn_rehs's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Minor: Abandonment, Alcohol, Blood, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Animal death, Bullying, Death, Grief, and Murder
orchidlilly's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Grief and Murder
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Death, Fire/Fire injury, War, Blood, Bullying, Murder, Stalking, and Violence
Minor: Ableism, Body shaming, Racism, Antisemitism, Body horror, Classism, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Sexism, Slavery, Xenophobia, Incest, Animal death, and Child abuse
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