4.48 AVERAGE


This was the only one of the ptter books that wasn't fantastic. I think her inteded audience was 12 year olds, but since adults loved it, she wrote the rest more maturely.
adventurous challenging fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious relaxing tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
adventurous mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Originally read in December, 2001.

Reread September 2nd to September 7th, 2013.

What do you say about a book that's had such a major influence on you? I have trouble writing positive reviews, period. For this book, it cannot be done. All I can say is that I read this, and the next two books, over December 2001 and January 2002, along with the LOTR trilogy. They both showed me things I never knew could exist in storytelling; I didn't know what fantasy novels were. In the years since, I've become defined by my love of reading, specifically fantasy. This seris has has given comfort in hard times, and lonely times. There is nothing else to be asked of a book.
adventurous emotional lighthearted mysterious relaxing fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
adventurous inspiring lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
adventurous medium-paced

i have to admit that i'm glad i finally jumped on the hp bandwagon. it was a fun, quick read, and i'm looking forward to watching the movie now, too. pretty sure ron weasley and his brothers fred and george are my favorite characters. this should be a fun summer adventure!