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laurajordensharris's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Torture, Xenophobia, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, Alcohol, War, and Classism
mconroy9137's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Torture, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, and War
Moderate: Body horror, Bullying, Racial slurs, Racism, Xenophobia, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Vomit, and Fire/Fire injury
louisegraveyard'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
4.0
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Violence and Murder
orchidlilly's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Grief and Murder
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Violence, Blood, Stalking, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and War
Minor: Ableism, Animal death, Body horror, Body shaming, Child abuse, Fatphobia, Incest, Mental illness, Racism, Sexism, Slavery, Xenophobia, Antisemitism, and Classism
jhbandcats's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
lizzy_s4'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
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
If you read this I can guarantee you will love itmolly_rose's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Animal death, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Slavery, Torture, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Minor: Misogyny, Sexism, Violence, Pregnancy, War, and Classism
lovelymisanthrope'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
4.5
"Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" picks up with Harry, Ron, and Hermione back at Hogwarts for their sixth year. They may be older, wiser, and more prepared than ever to take on Voldemort, but they are still just a group of kids, trying to figure out their place in the world. Dumbledore is very absent at Hogwarts in this book, but he is very present in the story. Dumbledore is trying to prepare Harry to face Voldemort by showing him more about Voldemort's elusive past.
I really enjoyed seeing the gang pursue their crushes more, and finally be honest about who they really want to be with. It has been really fun knowing who ends up with who and trying to see the breadcrumbs left throughout the stories. It was also very enlightening to learn more about Voldemort and better understand his path to darkness. Voldemort was a misunderstood boy who learned of hate before he ever had love. Despite Dumbledore's best efforts and good influence, Voldemort succumbed to his dark, murderous thoughts and is endlessly pursuing taking over the wizarding world in his image. This is the first book we start to see cracks in Dumbledore. I feel like up until now Dumbledore has been held on a pedestal and idolized by most wizards, but we are finally seeing that Dumbledore is only human and he does make mistakes. It was really devastating having Harry try to grapple with the loss of Sirius. Sirius might be what I consider the most heartbreaking death in the series.
I do not want to leave Hogwarts, but I am so excited to see the conclusion of such an epic series!
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Classism
laurajones's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Fatphobia, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Violence, Murder, and Classism
Minor: Ableism and Transphobia