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A review by katrod
Beyond the Wand by Tom Felton
emotional
funny
informative
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
I started reading Beyond the Wand because I was in a bit of a reading rut and I knew I needed something quick and easy. I’ve always loved the world of Harry Potter, and unfortunately, J. K. Rowling has tarnished that love over the last few years. So this is a way to re-enter the Wizarding World without supporting her.
Felton‘s memoir was overall enjoyable. He took us through his years at Hogwarts, but also through his years prior, leading up to becoming Draco, and the years after, in which he struggles to find happiness and normality in post-Potter life.
He writes with a surprising vulnerability, and I came away from it feeling a real sense of love and empathy for him. I love his emphasis on mental health and his reminder to his readers to reach out to get the help you need before it’s too late. My one real complaint is that he praises Rowling like 2 or 3 times, and I think it’s about time we separate the art from the artist in her case.
This memoir won’t change your life, but if you have any interest in Felton, or learning about behind the scenes of Harry Potter, you’ll enjoy it.
Felton‘s memoir was overall enjoyable. He took us through his years at Hogwarts, but also through his years prior, leading up to becoming Draco, and the years after, in which he struggles to find happiness and normality in post-Potter life.
He writes with a surprising vulnerability, and I came away from it feeling a real sense of love and empathy for him. I love his emphasis on mental health and his reminder to his readers to reach out to get the help you need before it’s too late. My one real complaint is that he praises Rowling like 2 or 3 times, and I think it’s about time we separate the art from the artist in her case.
This memoir won’t change your life, but if you have any interest in Felton, or learning about behind the scenes of Harry Potter, you’ll enjoy it.