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holypogchamp 's review for:
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
by J.K. Rowling
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The prose in later books is noticeably more competent for later books in the series. The novel lacks in substance for anything beyond its surface; beyond an engaging and well paced plot, simplistic but lovable characters that often verge on caricature, and a world that feels alive.
However enthralling the magical world is, the world-building is strikingly cobbled together, regardless of how much you suspend your disbelief. And aspects of the author's problematic world-view rears its ugly head from time to time.
Despite relegating the series to being mere 'cheap thrills', I look back on them fondly. It remains as one of the best ways to get into reading at a young age, with accessible prose, and despite its overall quality, the book rates high on entertainment factor, and its ability to capture one's imagination.
However enthralling the magical world is, the world-building is strikingly cobbled together, regardless of how much you suspend your disbelief. And aspects of the author's problematic world-view rears its ugly head from time to time.
Despite relegating the series to being mere 'cheap thrills', I look back on them fondly. It remains as one of the best ways to get into reading at a young age, with accessible prose, and despite its overall quality, the book rates high on entertainment factor, and its ability to capture one's imagination.