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comradeant's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
The movies really down play Neville’s part in things and that he’s a really valuable character. They also downplay how fucking rude Draco is. Like man Draco is adorable but book Draco is hateful as hell. Same with how straight up abusive his family was. I thought this book was pretty cute and exciting in how it introduces you to magic and Harry’s new life.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Child abuse
Moderate: Violence and Bullying
mashilight's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death of parent, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Death and Fatphobia
Minor: Car accident and Bullying
readingonthehorizon's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Hate J.K. Rowling with a burning passion. She did write a nice series, if you ignore the plot holes.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying and Child abuse
Minor: Death of parent
alamayhem_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This series will forever hold a special place in my heart. I never ever get tired of coming back to Hogwarts and losing myself in these stories for hours. I often find myself coming back to this series when I need comfort and crave nostalgia, so what better time to read it than when I am making my transition from college to post/grad life! I have been needing to go back to Hogwarts so alas, I am back. Reading this book for the fifth time, the only thing I wish was that I could read it again for the first time. I still remember the magic of the first time ever discovering which house Harry & Ron would end up in, and then falling in love with Hermione. These stories have had such a profound impact on my life — allowing me to find my love of reading, getting lost in the pages of a book, & ultimately wanting to write stories myself.
I seriously just love these stories so much and I cannot wait to continue the series! Especially since this read through, I am listening to the audiobooks narrated by Stephen Fry for the first time! It is giving me a fresh take on the series, which has been so much fun! Now onto Chamber of Secrets…
In the end, this book will never lose its magic for me and it continues to be one of my favorites in the series. It is such a great introduction to the world of HP that you cannot put it down, and it makes you eager to read the rest of the series. As usual, I rate this book 5/5 stars! 🌟
I seriously just love these stories so much and I cannot wait to continue the series! Especially since this read through, I am listening to the audiobooks narrated by Stephen Fry for the first time! It is giving me a fresh take on the series, which has been so much fun! Now onto Chamber of Secrets…
In the end, this book will never lose its magic for me and it continues to be one of my favorites in the series. It is such a great introduction to the world of HP that you cannot put it down, and it makes you eager to read the rest of the series. As usual, I rate this book 5/5 stars! 🌟
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Bullying, and Child abuse
Moderate: Death of parent and Murder
thefoxnextdoor's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- 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
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse
derpycrow's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Would have liked to see more character depth and a more fleshed out magic system. Tbh I could write an essay on why the first two books of this series are the weakest. Also fuck TERFS.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse
Moderate: Racism, Fatphobia, and Misogyny
missgrangerr's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- 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
I mean, it’s Harry Potter.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Grief, Emotional abuse, Violence, and Death of parent
freesiaelect's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse, Bullying, and Classism
rafacolog's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
0.25
Galera tem muita memória afetiva, mas é um lixo
Nota 1/5= é ridículo de ruim
Leitura= 03/2016
Vamos ser honestos quando lemos algo na infância pode parecer incrível, mas se você reler pode descobrir muita coisa ruim e problemática (no meu caso, foi “as minas do rei Salomão” que é racista pra caramba). Porém eu não vejo o que tem de bom nesse livro “apesar das problemáticas” para ainda ter gente defendendo isso.
Explicando um pouco da minha relação com essa saga: assisti os filmes quando criança fora de ordem, aprendi tudo que faltava nos filmes com colegas fãs, wikis de HP e fanfic. E a quantidade de fanfic que merece prêmio de literatura de tão bom baseado nessa porcaria me deixa pasma. Li os livros com certa expectativa por isso, depois foi por certa vergonha de não gostar no meio dos meus amigos e esperava que fosse melhorar em algum ponto, até então sem sair os podres da autora.
A única coisa boa de todo livro é o conceito genérico de bruxaria, escola de magia e animais mágicos, porque o resto é patético. Todos os personagens são meio insuportáveis, a relação entre todos é meio baseada em abuso verbal e emocional em vários níveis.
A lógica não existe para 99% das coisas que acontecem (muita coisa existe para o plot e é destruída no final porque facilita para autora). Nada é muito explorado ou explicado, quem tenta dizer o contrário tem a mostrar wikis oficiais (o que não torna nada canon, só prova que a escrita é ruim demais) e extras no formato de “livro de escola” (que são chatos).
A escrita é um tédio. Eu sei que é para criança, mas não é desculpa para ser mal escrito e para tanto bullying e relação tóxica. Parece que deveria ter um conceito de evoluir e mudar o mundo, mas no fim todos que representam isso morrem, se tornam parte do sistema, tem arcos de redenção ridículos ou uma mix dos três.
Eu poderia passar horas falando sobre todas as coisas ruins, mas dá para resumir com o livro é bem meia boca até para apresentar para crianças e a autora é completamente podre. Contra ela tem acusações de racismo, antissemitismo, entre outros, mas o mais óbvio é que ela tem orgulho de ser transfóbica.
Eu consumi muito dessa saga (filmes, jogos), apoiando essa pessoa merda, algo que me arrependo. Então vou dar minha opinião sincera e lembrar a todos que não se separa obra do autor quando essa pessoa usa os lucros para financiar discursos preconceituosos, não importa quanto peso tenha sua memória afetiva.
Se puderem, façam doações para Casa Florescer 2 de SP que acolhe pessoas trans e travestis (que tal 5 reais para cada livro que leu da transfóbica?) e outras causas importantes (ex: Care for Gaza, padre Júlio Lancellotti), afinal se conseguimos dar tanto lucro para esses livros, podemos doar no mínimo para compensar o quanto já ajudamos pessoas escrotas.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Death, Racism, Transphobia, Bullying, and Child abuse
dorithexplori's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Why the heck did I not read Harry Potter before now...its flipping magical (literally). But better late than never, no? I grew up with the films and was therefore never interested in reading Harry Potter. I was afraid of getting bored since most of the story is familiar from films. Now I finally dared to read the story and loved it very much.
However, I have to say that I'm not the biggest fan of the writing style. Of course the story is beautiful, but many scenes were too little embellished and dealt with too quickly for me, as was the development of some friendships and relationships.
Nevertheless, I love the story very much and will start with the second volume as soon as possible
Nevertheless, I love the story very much and will start with the second volume as soon as possible
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Bullying
Moderate: Death and Death of parent