A review by sunnycollins_
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, by J.K. Rowling
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
one of the shorter books in the series, I appreciate how much plot is packed into this one. There were very few moments that felt slow/skippable.
The reason I've given this book a 4/5 is because of the beginning; I really hate the first couple of chapters. I can't really place why, but the whole situation with has always made me feel extremely uncomfortable.
I really love the little bits we get about and think that, overall, this book has been the most cohesive of the series. While the other two books (especially the second one) felt extremely back-loaded as far as the main conflict goes, this one felt more balanced.
The reason I've given this book a 4/5 is because of the beginning; I really hate the first couple of chapters. I can't really place why, but the whole situation with
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his aunt and the night busI really love the little bits we get about
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the Marauders towards the end of the bookGraphic: Death, Bullying, and Death of parent
Minor: Vomit, Injury/Injury detail, Confinement, Animal death, Violence, and Blood