axel_p's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Minor: Fatphobia, Injury/Injury detail, Stalking, Torture, Ableism, Fire/Fire injury, Animal death, Vomit, Death of parent, Confinement, Death, Abandonment, Body horror, Bullying, Child death, Classism, War, Animal cruelty, Hate crime, Blood, Body shaming, Kidnapping, Medical content, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Slavery, and Violence
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? No
4.5
Author: J.K. Rowling
Series Harry Potter #4
Genre: YA Fantasy
Rating: 4.5
Pub Date: July 8, 2000
T H R E E • W O R D S
Mysterious • Entertaining • Somber
📖 S Y N O P S I S
Harry, now in his fourth year at Hogwarts, finds himself dreaming of winning the Triwizard Tournament. Unfortunately for him, only those over the age of seventeen are allowed to compete. When the Goblet of Fire reveals the names of the players chosen, Harry is shocked to see his name. Unsure how his name even got into the Goblet, he will be forced to compete and faced death-defying tasks in order to survive.
💭 T H O U G H T S
As a teen, I remember loving this book the most, and re-reading it now (as an adult) I can definitely understand why. It is jam packed with action! So much so that I completely forgot about some of it. The Quidditch World Cup felt like an enchanting experience and draws similarities to what I would imagine it to be like to attend the World Cup of Soccer. Then there's the Triwizard Tournament that is terrifying and entertaining all on its own.
It was certainly nice to see some growth in the relationships. And I appreciated the spotlight on Fred and George throughout the book as they pursue the dream of opening a joke shop despite countless setbacks.
Again, the writing isn't always strong, but I must comment on the foresight and planning that would have needed to be executed in order to write this series.
In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire the series turns darker and the maturity level goes up a notch. It's where you can truly see the the battle against Lord Voldemort truly beginning.
📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• readers of all ages!
⚠️ CW: death, death of parent, child death, murder, torture, violence, bullying, blood, fatphobia, child abuse
🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S
"Understanding is the first step to acceptance, and only with acceptance can there be recovery."
"We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided."
"Differences of habit and language are nothing at all if our aims are identical and our hearts are open."
Graphic: Death, Murder, Child death, and Violence
Moderate: Child abuse, Torture, Death of parent, Bullying, and Blood
Minor: Fatphobia
neverlandpages4'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
5.0
Graphic: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Bullying, and Death of parent
Moderate: Abandonment and Sexism
khnleesi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
0.25
i'll write a review when all my thoughts will be gathered together !
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Fatphobia, Murder, and Bullying
emynewen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Xenophobia, Fatphobia, and Sexism
quinn24's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Violence, and Death
Moderate: Misogyny and Medical content
Minor: Fatphobia
caitlineff'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
Graphic: Child death, Murder, Xenophobia, Torture, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Grief, Death, and Fatphobia
romiress's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
And then the book is adamantly pro-slavery, the fat shaming is insane, and the misogyny palpable. Characters do not act consistently and Harry has NO personality in this.
Spoiler
Part of a shared read with Flo. Took ages to get through, but it was fun watching someone read for the first time.Graphic: Misogyny, Fatphobia, and Slavery
annapox's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Blood, Child death, Death, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Murder, and Torture
Moderate: Body horror, Fatphobia, Fire/Fire injury, Hate crime, Gaslighting, Violence, and Slavery
Minor: Cursing
canadawithoutthec's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Minor: Fatphobia and Death
The Dursleys are repeatedly described as "fat" with a negative connotation. Deaths of background characters are briefly mentioned.