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A review by vexasaurus_rex
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
4.75/5 Rating
“You think the dead we loved ever truly leave us? You think that we don't recall them more clearly than ever in times of great trouble? Your father is alive in you, Harry, and shows himself most plainly when you have need of him....So you did see your father last night, Harry....You found him inside yourself.”
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is hands down one of my favorite books of the series. It perfectly balances humor and hope with the angst that comes with Harry's third year at Hogwarts. Although I could go into the main plot in depth, I don't really think that's what's important. What's key in The Prisoner of Azkaban are the themes of loyalty and love. More times than ever, Harry reflects on the loss of his parents, and the tragic way they died—through betrayal.Through the words of Harry, Remus Lupin, and Sirius Black, we see the true importance of years-long self-sacrificial love and loyalty. In the climax of the book, Harry sees the real proof of the tie between his father and himself—the father he never got to know still lives inside him, through his love and his patronus. Remus Lupin comes back to Sirius's aid once he discovers the truth, pairing back up with him as though no time has passed. And Sirius...he stayed loyal to James, Lily, and Harry, even when it meant 12 years in Azkaban.
Altogether, this book is really meaningful. It shows that true loyalty pays off in the end, and that deep love for others—honing those ties of human connection—is the most important and fulfilling thing in life.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is hands down one of my favorite books of the series. It perfectly balances humor and hope with the angst that comes with Harry's third year at Hogwarts. Although I could go into the main plot in depth, I don't really think that's what's important. What's key in The Prisoner of Azkaban are the themes of loyalty and love. More times than ever, Harry reflects on the loss of his parents, and the tragic way they died—through betrayal.
Altogether, this book is really meaningful. It shows that true loyalty pays off in the end, and that deep love for others—honing those ties of human connection—is the most important and fulfilling thing in life.