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3.55 AVERAGE
3.55 AVERAGE
I admit I'm usually skeptical concerning fan fiction, but Mr. Lippert's work was a very pleasant surprise. All of the old characters are there, along with new ones, some among which are very interesting. Technomancy was a great subject and Jakson an intriguing figure. The Merlin plot and the Muggle sneaking around Hogwarts offered some really good moments. However, there are a few things that disappointed me, so bear with me as I explain:
1. I was surprised to see Harry portrayed as the lonely hero who never asked for help. Really? In the "Philosopher's Stone", the trio goes to McGonagall with their suspicions of someone trying to steal the stone and are dismissed. Then, again, in the "Chamber of Secrets", Harry and Ron go to Lockhart with their information only to find out that he's a fraud. Let's not mention the "Prisoner of Azkaban" or the "Order of the Phoenix", when everyone keeps things from Harry. He asked Lupin for help to learn how to fight the Dementors and he asked for Fred and George's help to create a diversion etc etc. And Ron and Hermione were other people and Harry asked for their help all the time. I guess I just happen to disagree with the author on that.
2. The fact that students of all ages were taught the exact same things and that first years had the same courses as fifth years. Plus, the whole Staff before wands issue - Ollivanders has been around since 382 B.C.! I wouldn't mind if these details were not mentioned in the "Harry Potter" books, but since they are, why change them?
3. I was also surprised with the sudden bursts of stupidity on the part of the main characters. For example, they're talking endlessly about a big upcoming event and don't realize till the end that it's the alignment of the planets. Or the fact that Harry would have told his eleven-year-old son about Voldemort murdering Cedric Diggory at the Triwizard Tournament but not about how he summoned his broomstick with it and thus defeated a dragon (a story far better suited for children I might add)!
4. I was not convinced with the explanation concerning how the Merlin Staff got into Hogwarts. If they got both the Throne and the Robe in, why did the Staff need to enter another way? It just doesn't make much sense and the ending just complicates things.
4. The ending felt a little too rush, almost as if the author got tired with the story after a while.
1. I was surprised to see Harry portrayed as the lonely hero who never asked for help. Really? In the "Philosopher's Stone", the trio goes to McGonagall with their suspicions of someone trying to steal the stone and are dismissed. Then, again, in the "Chamber of Secrets", Harry and Ron go to Lockhart with their information only to find out that he's a fraud. Let's not mention the "Prisoner of Azkaban" or the "Order of the Phoenix", when everyone keeps things from Harry. He asked Lupin for help to learn how to fight the Dementors and he asked for Fred and George's help to create a diversion etc etc. And Ron and Hermione were other people and Harry asked for their help all the time. I guess I just happen to disagree with the author on that.
2. The fact that students of all ages were taught the exact same things and that first years had the same courses as fifth years. Plus, the whole Staff before wands issue - Ollivanders has been around since 382 B.C.! I wouldn't mind if these details were not mentioned in the "Harry Potter" books, but since they are, why change them?
3. I was also surprised with the sudden bursts of stupidity on the part of the main characters. For example, they're talking endlessly about a big upcoming event and don't realize till the end that it's the alignment of the planets. Or the fact that Harry would have told his eleven-year-old son about Voldemort murdering Cedric Diggory at the Triwizard Tournament but not about how he summoned his broomstick with it and thus defeated a dragon (a story far better suited for children I might add)!
4. I was not convinced with the explanation concerning how the Merlin Staff got into Hogwarts. If they got both the Throne and the Robe in, why did the Staff need to enter another way? It just doesn't make much sense and the ending just complicates things.
4. The ending felt a little too rush, almost as if the author got tired with the story after a while.
Great fan fiction; takes on Harry's son and his 1st year at Hogwart's. Lots of familiar things but just enough to support the new happenings. Recomend for any HP fans.
The beginning was intriguing. The development of the plot was good - using imagery from Rowling's books and explaining it even further, like for example how apparition really works. The fact that we get to know characters from other houses was a great idea and really refreshing, something I missed in the original Potter stories. The fact that we get to enjoy Snape's continuing 'presence' in painting-form is a major bonus.
On the downside - to me - the fact that Lippert is North American really shows as there are a lot of American characters popping up and the language is not quite the same as Rowling's.
Even though I enjoyed reading it I must say the culmination and the end were a bit of a disappointment because everything happened and got resolved too quickly. It felt too easy. There was very little gut-wrenching suspense and - unlike Harry Potter books - no real life-threatening situations nor super evil nemesis. So my main critique is that parts of the development were not realistic. I would however consider reading the next book to see what sort of 'bad stuff' he will come up with next and hope that he will master the skills of 'suspense'.
On the downside - to me - the fact that Lippert is North American really shows as there are a lot of American characters popping up and the language is not quite the same as Rowling's.
Even though I enjoyed reading it I must say the culmination and the end were a bit of a disappointment because everything happened and got resolved too quickly. It felt too easy. There was very little gut-wrenching suspense and - unlike Harry Potter books - no real life-threatening situations nor super evil nemesis. So my main critique is that parts of the development were not realistic. I would however consider reading the next book to see what sort of 'bad stuff' he will come up with next and hope that he will master the skills of 'suspense'.
I really enjoyed this book. Lippert obviously isn't Rowling (not as clever or quippy) but the story itself is very creative and the plot twists were beautifully realized. I was impressed.
This was a wonderful tale of James Potter, son of Harry and Ginny. I am looking forward to reading the other books in this fanseries as well.
There are two ways to base this review, and I'm not sure how to judge the book, or which way is the correct way. As a work of fan fiction, (and I should preface this by saying that I do not read a lot of fan fiction, unless you count Cassandra Clare in the HP fan fic universe) this is a great piece of writing, even if it occasionally misses the mark.
It was interesting character building to see how James Potter lived in the shadow of his father, how Teddy Lupin acted, and the generalized differences that should ought to be at hogwarts a generation later. i really enjoyed the magical discussion in James's classes regarding the portraits, as it was something i was always interested in during initial reads of Rowling's series....but when the action started, things seemed to be too conveniently placed, like a deux ex machina mechanism...
I tend not to write spoilers in any of my reviews, so I will say that as a piece of fan fiction, it's pretty ok, as a piece of literature, it's not half bad. I'm hooked enough into the series now that I have started the second book, so I guess if you're jonesing for a Harry potter fix that doesn't involve reading the original series over again, this could work for you.
It was interesting character building to see how James Potter lived in the shadow of his father, how Teddy Lupin acted, and the generalized differences that should ought to be at hogwarts a generation later. i really enjoyed the magical discussion in James's classes regarding the portraits, as it was something i was always interested in during initial reads of Rowling's series....but when the action started, things seemed to be too conveniently placed, like a deux ex machina mechanism...
I tend not to write spoilers in any of my reviews, so I will say that as a piece of fan fiction, it's pretty ok, as a piece of literature, it's not half bad. I'm hooked enough into the series now that I have started the second book, so I guess if you're jonesing for a Harry potter fix that doesn't involve reading the original series over again, this could work for you.
I give this ebook two stars for two reasons (just a coincidence that two equalled two in this matter)...
Reason 1- it's a fan fiction attempt at one of the most (if not the most) popular literary series out there and the author does a decent job at relating to Rowling's beloved magical creation. The three main characters are believable, and one is even an American who makes British jokes all the time. The author also incorporates realistic history into the novel as a means to twist it, but it just made this ebook turn into something similar to the 'National Treasure" films. Kudos to you for trying this, but it wasnt my cup of tea.
Reason 2- (which I blame on my literary background)... If you are a die hard fan of the original HP, which includes camping out for the films, making your mama go to the bookstore at midnight to get the newest book (guilty!), or even drew a lightning bolt on your head to fantasize about being "The Boy Who Lived", then you will be disappointed.. It's not the original Harry Potter but rather a newer and healthier recipe of that fattening death by chocolate cake you love... It's just not the same. :(
Reason 1- it's a fan fiction attempt at one of the most (if not the most) popular literary series out there and the author does a decent job at relating to Rowling's beloved magical creation. The three main characters are believable, and one is even an American who makes British jokes all the time. The author also incorporates realistic history into the novel as a means to twist it, but it just made this ebook turn into something similar to the 'National Treasure" films. Kudos to you for trying this, but it wasnt my cup of tea.
Reason 2- (which I blame on my literary background)... If you are a die hard fan of the original HP, which includes camping out for the films, making your mama go to the bookstore at midnight to get the newest book (guilty!), or even drew a lightning bolt on your head to fantasize about being "The Boy Who Lived", then you will be disappointed.. It's not the original Harry Potter but rather a newer and healthier recipe of that fattening death by chocolate cake you love... It's just not the same. :(
Meh. Not bad. If nothing else, it made me want to re-read the Harry Potter series. And I'll probably finish the James Potter books one day.