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3.56 AVERAGE
3.56 AVERAGE
Oh my god.
There was just no way this was going to happen. I think it started off very strongly, James living under the shadow of his father, expectations of Hogwarts, new friends. But then it just sort of lost momentum about a fourth into the book. James, quite frankly, is an idiot. I feel Mr. Lippert tried to make it not seem so because he tried to make James' motives stem from wanting to stand outside his father's shadow, but in the end, it only made James make very dumb decisions.
The thing I hate most in literature is stupid characters. You cannot make me believe that someone was that dumb to make that kind of decision.
Who didn't see James bringing the damn cloak?
Through sheer force, Mr. Lippert FORCED all the three relics to being in one place. It never happened naturally, and the sheer coincidence made me roll my eyes because THAT WOULD NEVER HAPPEN. EVER.
Also the fact that a mere muggle can get through all the enchantments of Hogwarts?! no. I will not believe that.
The whole electronics thing was hard to swallow from chapter two, but I ignored it because there were half-hearted attempts to get it to work.
I did appreciate the Snape bits quite much, the idea of Snape being a secret art lover tickled my mind as did his hatred for the term "mudblood". In that aspect, I feel at the very least Mr. Lippert did his homework. But there were so many inconsistencies with the Harry Potter world for me to truly believe in this pale imitation. There were just too many things amiss.
I think Mr. Lippert could write a great fun novel on his own. But to make it a sequel just begs comparison, and in that light, his book does not stand well.
There was just no way this was going to happen. I think it started off very strongly, James living under the shadow of his father, expectations of Hogwarts, new friends. But then it just sort of lost momentum about a fourth into the book. James, quite frankly, is an idiot. I feel Mr. Lippert tried to make it not seem so because he tried to make James' motives stem from wanting to stand outside his father's shadow, but in the end, it only made James make very dumb decisions.
The thing I hate most in literature is stupid characters. You cannot make me believe that someone was that dumb to make that kind of decision.
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Also who didn't see Ralph's wand being the staff the MOMENT THE THREE RELICS OF MERLIN WERE EVEN MENTIONED?!Through sheer force, Mr. Lippert FORCED all the three relics to being in one place. It never happened naturally, and the sheer coincidence made me roll my eyes because THAT WOULD NEVER HAPPEN. EVER.
Also the fact that a mere muggle can get through all the enchantments of Hogwarts?! no. I will not believe that.
The whole electronics thing was hard to swallow from chapter two, but I ignored it because there were half-hearted attempts to get it to work.
I did appreciate the Snape bits quite much, the idea of Snape being a secret art lover tickled my mind as did his hatred for the term "mudblood". In that aspect, I feel at the very least Mr. Lippert did his homework. But there were so many inconsistencies with the Harry Potter world for me to truly believe in this pale imitation. There were just too many things amiss.
I think Mr. Lippert could write a great fun novel on his own. But to make it a sequel just begs comparison, and in that light, his book does not stand well.
This took me a bit to get through, but it was all my fault. I'm not used to reading ebooks (this is my second), so I always managed to forget to pick it up.
I really enjoyed this book and can't wait to read the rest! I've never read fan fiction, but if this book is any indication I am missing out!
I loved being back in the Hogwart's universe and reading about characters of JK Rowling's creation all grown up.
I really enjoyed this book and can't wait to read the rest! I've never read fan fiction, but if this book is any indication I am missing out!
I loved being back in the Hogwart's universe and reading about characters of JK Rowling's creation all grown up.
Eh. This is a free e-book you can get through the GoodReads app. It's fan fiction, without that magic spark that makes J.K. Rowling, well, J. K. Rowling. Also, I was a little disturbed to envision Harry Potter as a 30-something year old dad. In my mind, he's always about 14 or 15. But if you want the series to continue, you could try this. It's about Harry's eldest son, eleven years old and under a lot of pressure to live up to his dad's reputation.
first piece of fan-fiction i've ever read in my life. i was surprised at how decent it actually was.
This was one of the best pieces of fan fiction I have ever read. It's not as scary as Jill Arroway's "Dark Places" but it's just as compelling. I can't wait to read all these books!
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
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:
N/A
the book is interesting and it will definitely keep harry potter fans busy for a while.
I would say that the way that some events happened were a bit too obvious and so unlikely, they guessed the truth or learnt about conspiracies a bit too quickly for me, and James tried too hard to not be his father, and I find Harry as an adult too strange.
I would still give it a three because the plot was well developed and even though some bits were just too unlikely (Benjamin Franklin? like really), it was still a really good read and some things that happened were genuinely shocking to me
I would say that the way that some events happened were a bit too obvious and so unlikely, they guessed the truth or learnt about conspiracies a bit too quickly for me, and James tried too hard to not be his father, and I find Harry as an adult too strange.
I would still give it a three because the plot was well developed and even though some bits were just too unlikely (Benjamin Franklin? like really), it was still a really good read and some things that happened were genuinely shocking to me
A decent read, definitely one of the best pieces of fan fiction I've seen. Enjoyable addition to the Potterverse!
I was very impressed with this book. If you didn't know any better you'd think it was written by JK Rowling. Mr. Lippert incorporated characters from the HP series, not changing their personalities or other qualities at all, and infused them successfully with his own set of characters whom you come to know and love. The issues you'd think the son of Harry would have are here too: living in the shadow of his father and wanting to be like his dad but also be his own person. These internal struggles are presented which I thought made James' character more believable and real.
I am so thrilled with this book that I have downloaded the rest and started the second. I can't wait to read them all. Although, as with the HP series, it will be bittersweet when I am finished because although I will have thoroughly enjoyed them I will miss all the characters and want to read more.
If you are an HP fan these are a MUST read!
I am so thrilled with this book that I have downloaded the rest and started the second. I can't wait to read them all. Although, as with the HP series, it will be bittersweet when I am finished because although I will have thoroughly enjoyed them I will miss all the characters and want to read more.
If you are an HP fan these are a MUST read!
Effing brilliant! Captured all of the elements I love about the original series in a unique way, which created (for me, anyway) an odd feeling of nostalgia and excitement. I look forward to reading to other James Potter stories, and any original works Mr. Lippert creates will have my full support!! Oh, bravo. It doesn't even feel like fanfiction. I would purchase it if it wasn't illegal to do so :)
The level of detail and loyalty to the original characters and themes...I'm really blown away and impressed by that kind of dedication. Go Mr. Lippert!
The level of detail and loyalty to the original characters and themes...I'm really blown away and impressed by that kind of dedication. Go Mr. Lippert!