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

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Harry Potter #2

J.K. Rowling

256 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

The Dursleys were so mean and hideous that summer that all Harry Potter wanted was to get back to the Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry. But just as he's packing his bags, Harry receives a warning from a strange, impish creature named Do...

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Community Reviews Summary of 218,977 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
mysterious 65%
funny 38%
lighthearted 36%
tense 19%
dark 18%
emotional 16%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 12%
relaxing 10%
challenging 9%
reflective 2%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 44%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 51% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.38

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