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quinn_07'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: Death, Violence, and Grief
Moderate: Murder
joey1914'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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Child death, Death, Grief, and Murder
cathy_alice'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? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Death and Grief
johannarose'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: Ableism, Animal death, Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
caitlyn_rehs's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Minor: Animal death, Bullying, Death, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
vampirerat'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
4.75
also i completely forgot about buckbeak attacking snape- iconic, wish that was included in the film !!
one downside is that my dumbledore hatred is at full strength in this one :///
Moderate: Death, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
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
4.0
Moderate: Death, Violence, Grief, Medical trauma, and War
orchidlilly'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? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Grief and Murder
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Violence, Blood, Stalking, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and War
Minor: Ableism, Animal death, Body horror, Body shaming, Child abuse, Fatphobia, Incest, Mental illness, Racism, Sexism, Slavery, Xenophobia, Antisemitism, and Classism
sophie42'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? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Medical content, Mass/school shootings, and Alcohol
Minor: Vomit
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