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Nouvelles de Poudlard : Pouvoir, Politique et Esprits frappeurs Enquiquinants by J.K. Rowling
jessicalgeuther's review against another edition
5.0
Always fun to learn more
I love the HP world and though I definitely agree that Harry's story is finished it's fun to read more about the world itself.
I love the HP world and though I definitely agree that Harry's story is finished it's fun to read more about the world itself.
tessa_vnl's review against another edition
informative
fast-paced
4.0
It’s more of a small informative book than it actually containing stories.
It gives background information on:
- Dolores Umbridge
- Ministers of Magic and Azkaban
- Horace Slughorn
- Quirinus Quirrell
- A Pesky Poltergeist
It’s an easy and fast read. It’s great to read background information on characters you know almost nothing about. It was fun to read a little background info on the Ministers of Magic and Azkaban.
benlundns's review against another edition
2.0
*Copied from the other short story review, because it's pretty much the same with a few tweaks.*
I think Rowling has forgotten what "story" means. See a Story has a beginning "Once upon a time", or "It was a dark and stormy night", are both popular, but it could also just be "Last Tuesday". Then, following a narrative, the main character is introduces, and events will occur, sometimes several over the course of the story. Finally a climax, which is the crux of every story, followed by a wind down. "Happily ever after" is optional.
We get none of this here. We get a name, a list of facts, and a short bio of said name. Bleh. A few years ago, Rowling released, online, and short story of Harry and Ron meeting up for the Quiddich cup, years after the events in the original books, just a couple of pages telling us how characters we loved and grew up with are doing. I would have been happy with that, 2 or 3 STORIES about the character before or after we meet them in the books.
Who wouldn't want to know more about Dolores Umbridge? What was she doing before she came to Hogwarts, how did she become who she is? The book answers some of that, but on a very surface level, while I feel a story would have given us more information and feelings. Presenting dry facts misses out on that. What are Dementors exactly, where do they come from? Tell me about the people who escaped from Azkaban and why they were the very few who could manage it.
Sad, sad, sad and a wasted opportunity to inject life into characters we know so little about
I gave it two stars because while still lacking any actual stories, the information about some of the characters was actually interesting.
I think Rowling has forgotten what "story" means. See a Story has a beginning "Once upon a time", or "It was a dark and stormy night", are both popular, but it could also just be "Last Tuesday". Then, following a narrative, the main character is introduces, and events will occur, sometimes several over the course of the story. Finally a climax, which is the crux of every story, followed by a wind down. "Happily ever after" is optional.
We get none of this here. We get a name, a list of facts, and a short bio of said name. Bleh. A few years ago, Rowling released, online, and short story of Harry and Ron meeting up for the Quiddich cup, years after the events in the original books, just a couple of pages telling us how characters we loved and grew up with are doing. I would have been happy with that, 2 or 3 STORIES about the character before or after we meet them in the books.
Who wouldn't want to know more about Dolores Umbridge? What was she doing before she came to Hogwarts, how did she become who she is? The book answers some of that, but on a very surface level, while I feel a story would have given us more information and feelings. Presenting dry facts misses out on that. What are Dementors exactly, where do they come from? Tell me about the people who escaped from Azkaban and why they were the very few who could manage it.
Sad, sad, sad and a wasted opportunity to inject life into characters we know so little about
I gave it two stars because while still lacking any actual stories, the information about some of the characters was actually interesting.
makragic's review against another edition
5.0
In this release of Pottermore stories, there are biographies of Dolores Umbrige, Horace Slughorn, Peeves as well as list of all people who held position of "Ministry of Magic", talks about Azkaban and Potions.
Great read for anyone who is HP fan and is missing J.K. writing on this topic.
Great read for anyone who is HP fan and is missing J.K. writing on this topic.
themadmadmadeline's review against another edition
5.0
I would, and will continue to read every single one of these which Pottermore/JK Rowling churn out.
twistedreader93's review against another edition
5.0
Finished this a couple days ago just have been forgetting to update! Now to wait for the new books!!!
amylynn79's review against another edition
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
pnj's review against another edition
5.0
After 7 books there is still so much more new information and it's endless and perfect. This is everything to do with Power, Politics and Pesky Poltergeist (just like the title says.) It has information about Umbridge, Slughorn, Quirrell and a lot more things.