Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Harry Potter #2

J.K. Rowling with Mary GrandPré (Illustrator)

352 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

The summer after his first year at Hogwarts is worse than ever for Harry Potter. The Dursleys of Privet Drive are more horrible to him than ever before. And just when he thinks the endless summer vacation is over, a creature named Dobby the house-...

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Community Reviews Summary of 191,234 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
mysterious 64%
funny 38%
lighthearted 36%
dark 18%
tense 18%
emotional 16%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 12%
relaxing 10%
challenging 9%
reflective 2%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 45%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 40% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 51% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.39

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