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A review by coffeedrops
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling
challenging
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
The start feels like it's much more convoluted and serious compared to the previous 2 books. I'm happy that Harry turned her aunt into a human baloon. The Azkaban guards seem like pieces of shit. The new Defense Against the Dark Arts professor seems nice so far. Idk if I should be happy about the fact that Hagrid is now a teacher for the Care of Magical Creatures subject, or feel bad for the students as I expect them to go through some traumatic experiences in that class. And lastly, Hermione needs to freaking chill bro, he schedule is not something a human should be able to keep up with.
Chapter 6
That surprised me so much when Hagrid started shouting at the end of the chapter. But then I felt bad when he said, "I'm not worth that." Also I wish the creature had just bitten Malofy's head off.
Ch 7-9
I fucking hate Snape. He's gone way too far this time. I was liking Lupin so much and of course that bitch just had to ruin it. (Lupin is also just such a good name.) And why's everything again Harry suddenly? He lost Quidditch, no professor Lupin anymore, lost in Quidditch, broken broomstick, Dementors after him, Malofy causing problems in Hagrid's and other classes etc. I feel bad for Harry bro
I hate Hermionie for telling Professor McGonagall about Harry's broomstick; idc what her intentions were or the fact that Harry got it back eventually, she took it too far. (chapter 11-12 I think?)
User 1: but i mean...if the broom was actually jinxed, harry could have fallen down and died
User 2: it's true. also imagine if they were right about sirius, I mean there was no evidence Peter Pettigrew was alive (End of book spoilers)
Me: Ok, maybe we can ignore that but what about her not caring what her shitty cat does to others pets at all? Ron said something about her never admitting she's wrong and I totally agree with him. Her biggest problem is that she refuses to admit her faults and apologize, and on top of that she still acts high and mighty even though others might be getting hurt emotional. In my opinion, whether she did something for some else's good doesn't matter, she should still apologize for a lot of things she's done so far in this book. Also, Fred and George needs to learn some manners cuz making fun of someone's pet possibly dying isn't something to joke about; at the very least not in front of that person. That must've hurt Ron even more
What I'm more sad about than anything else is Lupin leaving Hogwarts, I like Lupin so much... I want to apologize to Crookshanks for disliking him so much. Hermione's great now. It felt like Dumbeldore actually did a few things this time. I really wish Harry got to live with Sirius Black instead, but I'll be lying if I said I'm not somewhat excited to know how Harry's stay at the Dursleys will be like this time after what he told them about his godfather being a murderer, lol; I love Harry beyond reason. All n' all, this book was great. in fact I think I liked it more than the first two in many ways. But, as always, the best part of it all was, once again, Quidditch for me. I don't know why I get so excited, my heart rate increases and I start feeling an adrenaline rush, even though all I'm doing is reading or observing if you will. 4.5 outta 5 from me. I loved it.
Oh yeah, I forgot to tell; a number of my predictions turned out to be correct. I can't remember all of them off the top of my head but some of them include: Sirius eventually turning out to be innocent (I didn't know how I'd have happed tho), Lupin turning out to have some kind of a connection with Sirius, also about Lupin resigning... I thought it'd happen but that was something I wished turned out to be wrong.... anyways, there were more I think but this is all I can recall at the moment