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kelly_e's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Author: J.K. Rowling
Series: Harry Potter #6
Genre: YA Fantasy
Rating: 5.0
Pub Date: July 16, 2005
T H R E E • W O R D S
Breathtaking • Fast-paced • Profound
📖 S Y N O P S I S
Harry's sixth year at Hogwarts has gotten off to an unusual start. It's the middle of summer and Harry is anxiously awaiting a visit from Professor Dumbledore in his bedroom at the Dursleys' house on Privet Drive. The last time Harry saw him - when he was in a one-to-one duel with Lord Voldemort himself.
💭 T H O U G H T S
There are parts of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince that I absolutely forgot about (like the main thing that happens), and I loved the bittersweet feeling I got like I was reading for the first time. It certainly made me feel all of the emotions, and I think this will likely end up being my favourite in the series this go round.
This installment made me take a step back and really realize all of the difficult things that have happened to Harry throughout his life. Re-reading this series as an adult has opened my eyes to the reality that Harry isn't invincible, despite the magical world. This book is an ode to friendship and I think that was definitely needed. Harry and Ginny's budding relationship is one of my favourite parts throughout the whole series. When I first read it, I never saw all the foreshadowing, but with this re-read I have appreciated that so much and just love them together so much.
Book 6 has offered a lot of answers, but has also left so much unanswered. It has set up for the finally installment nicely. I really loved my re-read, and Jim Dale's narration is fabulous once again. I am not sure if I am ready for this series to end, but will look forward to reading book 7 next month.
📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• readers of all ages!
🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S
"It is the unknown we fear when we look upon death and darkness, nothing more."
"Age is foolish and forgetful when it underestimates youth."
"Greatness inspires envy, envy engenders spite, spite spawns lies."
Graphic: Death, Violence, Grief, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Bullying, Torture, Blood, and Death of parent
Minor: Ableism, Fatphobia, and Misogyny
jhbandcats's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
lizzy_s4's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
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- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Animal death, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Slavery, Torture, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Minor: Misogyny, Sexism, Violence, Pregnancy, War, and Classism
linds_jacks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Torture, Violence, Grief, and Murder
Minor: Death of parent
laurajones's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Fatphobia, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Violence, Murder, and Classism
Minor: Ableism and Transphobia
kate_1910's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Death, and Blood
Minor: Death of parent
lifeoflauren's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, and Death of parent
marybsimp's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
martharosen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Death and Blood
Moderate: Bullying, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death of parent