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A review by ravensandlace
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
adventurous
dark
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This series is everything to me. Like literally everything. I first started this series by watching the first movie. I was like oh, this is actually really cool. So I got the books somehow (I often have no idea how I get 90% of my books. They just show up at my house one day. I am so not complaining though!) and started reading it. I remember I couldn't read the Sorcerer's Stone at night because I was terrified of Voldemort. What a silly human I was back then.
Now, I can basically read you this book and series word for word. I have all the books, the two textbooks, the illustrated Sorcerer's Stone, three wands and a Time Turner. I also have two Hogwarts shirts. I used to own all the movies as well. I have Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans along with a chocolate frog package (I ate the frog) and a card to go with it. I also have a really cute little Ron Weasley figure and Nagini figure. Needless to say, this series is everything to me. I am most certainly not trying to brag but to show how much I love and adore this series.
Reading this book as an older adult, I see things that I have missed during the many times that I have read the book before. To be honest, I hadn't read this series for a few years and I was worried that it wouldn't hold the same amount of magic like it did. I was silly to worry. The magic was there and then some. I realize just how good Harry is. He grew up in such an abusive and neglectful home, that he should be more damaged than what he is. He so is loving and kind. He is amazingly loyal and willing to die for his friends. I also like the fact that he didn't let the celebrity get to this head. It might have helped that he grew up away from it. I just wish he didn't have to live with the Dursley's. What was Dumbledore thinking?
I've also taken for granted how great Ron is as a character. Ron is the ultimate best friend. He sees past Harry's celebrity and knows him for who he is. He doesn't tease Harry for knowing nothing about the magical world and is so incredibly patient with Harry. He teaches him all about the magical world. Even Ron's family takes Harry under their wing, as an unofficial little brother. It is truly amazing to see and I feel bad knowing that Ron has slipped under my radar in the past.
Hermione is still my most favorite person in the whole series. I felt so bad when she didn't have any friends in the beginning because of her domineering personality. I know how lonely that is and I connected with Hermione on a very personal level and still do to this day. I still felt the feelings of happiness whenever Hermione was on the scene. I know I've said this a lot but she really showed me that being book smart is completely okay. People will still love you. You don't understand how much young Lacy needed to hear that.
Hogwarts still feels like home. I got all tingly and excited when there was talk of the classes or what Harry and friends were eating for supper. I loved hearing about all the magic surrounding the castle and all the secret tunnels. Even visits to Hagrid's cabin is fun and exciting! I wanted to smack Harry and Ron for complaining about their magic homework. Even as a 24 year old, I would gladly sit with first years and learn Charms or write essays for Defense Against the Dark Arts. They don't know how lucky they truly had it.
I hope that everyone finds a book that makes them feel like what Harry Potter makes me feel. I also hope that everyone gives Harry Potter a chance at least once in their life. Even if you start the series out as a teenager or a young adult, like me, Hogwarts is always going to be there to welcome you.
Now, I can basically read you this book and series word for word. I have all the books, the two textbooks, the illustrated Sorcerer's Stone, three wands and a Time Turner. I also have two Hogwarts shirts. I used to own all the movies as well. I have Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans along with a chocolate frog package (I ate the frog) and a card to go with it. I also have a really cute little Ron Weasley figure and Nagini figure. Needless to say, this series is everything to me. I am most certainly not trying to brag but to show how much I love and adore this series.
Reading this book as an older adult, I see things that I have missed during the many times that I have read the book before. To be honest, I hadn't read this series for a few years and I was worried that it wouldn't hold the same amount of magic like it did. I was silly to worry. The magic was there and then some. I realize just how good Harry is. He grew up in such an abusive and neglectful home, that he should be more damaged than what he is. He so is loving and kind. He is amazingly loyal and willing to die for his friends. I also like the fact that he didn't let the celebrity get to this head. It might have helped that he grew up away from it. I just wish he didn't have to live with the Dursley's. What was Dumbledore thinking?
I've also taken for granted how great Ron is as a character. Ron is the ultimate best friend. He sees past Harry's celebrity and knows him for who he is. He doesn't tease Harry for knowing nothing about the magical world and is so incredibly patient with Harry. He teaches him all about the magical world. Even Ron's family takes Harry under their wing, as an unofficial little brother. It is truly amazing to see and I feel bad knowing that Ron has slipped under my radar in the past.
Hermione is still my most favorite person in the whole series. I felt so bad when she didn't have any friends in the beginning because of her domineering personality. I know how lonely that is and I connected with Hermione on a very personal level and still do to this day. I still felt the feelings of happiness whenever Hermione was on the scene. I know I've said this a lot but she really showed me that being book smart is completely okay. People will still love you. You don't understand how much young Lacy needed to hear that.
Hogwarts still feels like home. I got all tingly and excited when there was talk of the classes or what Harry and friends were eating for supper. I loved hearing about all the magic surrounding the castle and all the secret tunnels. Even visits to Hagrid's cabin is fun and exciting! I wanted to smack Harry and Ron for complaining about their magic homework. Even as a 24 year old, I would gladly sit with first years and learn Charms or write essays for Defense Against the Dark Arts. They don't know how lucky they truly had it.
I hope that everyone finds a book that makes them feel like what Harry Potter makes me feel. I also hope that everyone gives Harry Potter a chance at least once in their life. Even if you start the series out as a teenager or a young adult, like me, Hogwarts is always going to be there to welcome you.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, and Confinement
Minor: Death, Physical abuse, and Grief