A review by gretchenplz
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling

adventurous hopeful mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

How do you even begin to review a childhood classic like this? 

I'm honestly not sure I've reread any of the books, aside from PoA, so it was so... joyful to return to the world of Harry Potter. This really was an excellent debut and such a stellar start to the series, even though it is clear that the author wasn't sure if this could become a series or where it all would go from inception.