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alamayhem_reads's review against another edition
- 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
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! 🌟
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Bullying, and Child abuse
Moderate: Death of parent and Murder
allysm0llbean's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Minor: Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, Animal death, Blood, Bullying, Car accident, Grief, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail
missgrangerr's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Grief, Emotional abuse, Violence, and Death of parent
hereiskyra's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
I can’t wait to get deeper into this world and feel fully immersed in the literary world of Harry Potter!
Moderate: Death of parent and Violence
rafacolog's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
0.25
Moderate: Death of parent, Death, Racism, Transphobia, Bullying, and Child abuse
dorithexplori's review against another edition
- 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
Nevertheless, I love the story very much and will start with the second volume as soon as possible
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Bullying
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
kim_lommaert's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Bullying
k_shimer's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Death of parent, Death, and Confinement
neminemin's review against another edition
2.0
Moderate: Slavery, Death of parent, Antisemitism, and Xenophobia
prashiie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
A fun book that not only provides us with a mystery, but also gives a proper introduction to the magic world and we're learning a lot about it alongside Harry Potter. The mystery itself is not very surprising, especially when you've seen the movie. But even if you hadn't, there were many hints in the story that pointed in the right direction. I was not shocked to find out that
We first meet the Dursleys and they are so horrible! Unfortunately Harry had to live with them as his parents both died. They provide him with the bare minimum and seeing how they treat Harry just made my blood boil. It's great that he has the chance to go to Hogwarts where he becomes friends with Ron, Hermione and Hagrid. Ron and Hermione are both very pleasant characters. I laughed out loud at some of the things Ron said. Hagrid is very sweet and has a big heart but he can't really keep secrets.
In general, it was a fun book to read, but there are still some things that I found peculiar. Here it goes:
- If Muggles don't know anything about the magic world, how would a Muggle child find Diagon Alley to buy everything he/she needs for school?
- Harry Potter is so famous and everyone knows that he's the only one Voldemort couldn't harm. So who in their right mind would decide on detention in the Forbidden Forest so that they can find whatever is hunting and hurting unicorns? Even the centaur they meet says this forest is a bad place to be, especially for Harry Potter.
- The teachers and the headmaster are supposed to keep the children safe, but the only one who actively looks out for Harry is
Professor Snape . You'd expect Dumbledore to do a better job since he is the headmaster but he’s only there to save Harry at the end of the book. He kept a better eye on the Stone than he did on his students. So I'm not sure if I like Dumbledore. He can prove himself to me in the next few books.
Loved the sprayed edges and the extra information about Slytherin! Though, I think it is more valuable for Harry Potter fans and less so for people like me who are reading it for the first time. The extras in this book give more insight into the series as a whole as opposed to only the first book and I still have a long way to go so not everything made sense to me. For example,
Graphic: Xenophobia, Classism, Child abuse, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Death and Death of parent