A review by bookerbride
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - Parts One and Two by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne

adventurous emotional funny tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I liked - not loved - it and it made me want to start reading the series again. I agree with some of the criticism others mention. Some characters are not well-written. I was especially bothered by how Ron was just a funny, dumb presence who had nothing to contribute. Overall, I felt entertained. I enjoy stories including time travel, attempts to set things right, seeing the consequences, exploring how characters turn out different under changed circumstances. For me, it was ok for the story to focus on Albus and have his siblings be less present. This is his story.
Regarding format: I'm used to reading plays, so it was "interesting" to also have them explain feelings, thoughts and memories - and not just the visible part.
Finally, I felt the target audience of this book/play must have been younger than for the last books. The themes seem less mature and as someone else put it "unnecessary [teenage] drama" about identity and family relationships. 
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