mariamj'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Blood, Panic attacks/disorders, Child abuse, and Bullying
Moderate: Grief, Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence
Minor: Racism
sunnycollins_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
1. It's not as long as it looks. Once I picked up this book it didn't take all that long to finish. Reading it on my Kindle definitely helped with that - I could pick it up whenever I had some spare time.
2. Teenager problems. The fact that Harry is fifteen in this book is extremely hard to miss.
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He is moody, acting out, and being overly dramatic at every available opportunity.Spoiler
the trio argue way too often. I feel like it's a bit better in this book because there aren't as many overlapping plot points, but it still got to the point where I was questioning the point of it all. I also, once again, find Harry's lack of communication to be a bit infuriating. We've been through this for five books at this point, just talk to your friends!3. The Marauders.
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I love the look at Hogwarts-aged Marauders and Snape that we get towards the end of the book. The conflict Harry feels about his father and Sirius was really well done, even if it was resolved a bit too quickly (in my opinion).4. A bit of political intrigue, as a treat. I love the small glimpses of the Ministry of Magic that are scattered throughout the book. One of my favorite things about the HP series is how rich the world feels and how easy it is to be sucked into it.
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Seeing Fudge turn against Harry and show his true, paranoid, control-hungry nature was super interesting to me. Watching the power he gave Umbridge over the school, all in the name of ridding Dumbledore of his status was a wild twist that I wasn't expecting but really really enjoyed. </spoilers> I really hope that type of political side drama continues in the next books.Overall, I had a great time reading the last 50% of this book. It gets off to a slow start but, in the end, it feels like it was a worthwhile read. I'm excited to continue the series!
Graphic: Blood, Physical abuse, and Bullying
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Vomit, Violence, and Death
Minor: Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, and Torture
jelliestars's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
Moderate: Fatphobia, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Alcoholism, Misogyny, Sexism, Torture, Alcohol, Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Ableism, Antisemitism, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Grief, Medical content, and War
Minor: Classism, Body horror, Gaslighting, Incest, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, Domestic abuse, Genocide, and Mental illness
lucyrudd's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Grief, Murder, Death, Blood, Death of parent, Torture, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence
jsnjmoore'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
Minor: Grief, Torture, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Blood, Bullying, Violence, Physical abuse, and Murder
Fantastic book. Couldn't stop reading towards the end.johannarose's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Grief, Murder, Medical content, Mental illness, Violence, Gaslighting, Child abuse, Death, Blood, Suicidal thoughts, Physical abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, and Toxic relationship
louisegraveyard'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
Moderate: Blood, Death of parent, Abandonment, Bullying, Death, and Injury/Injury detail
mconroy9137's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Murder, Child abuse, Torture, Grief, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Bullying, Death, War, and Classism
Moderate: Medical content, Gore, Death of parent, Blood, and Abandonment
Minor: Homophobia, Medical trauma, Forced institutionalization, and Vomit
ernie_8'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
4.5
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, and Death
stepnic's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Murder, Gaslighting, Grief, Medical content, Physical abuse, Death, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Bullying, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Blood, Violence, Animal death, Racism, Torture, and Abandonment