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irenevh's review
3.0
An interesting look into further details of the wizarding world, and some of its characters, but in the end this collection fell somewhat short considering it was only a listing of facts and details and not one short story in sight
The wizarding world is a rich context and as a fan of the Harry Potter books it's always fun to learn more about that world. This collections gives new background information and insights. My favourite probably being a ballad about how Nearly Headless Nick lost his head, which was scrapped from The Chamber of Secrets.
I loved reading more about McGonnagal and Lupin because who doesn't love those characters. But in the end I was disappointed as I had expected the collection to contain at least one or two short stories from some characters we love.
Furthermore, it grated me how often this collection had to mention "by J. K. Rowling" for each written piece. Like yes, I get it, she wrote it. No need to beat me over the head with it.
Still I enjoyed hearing the thoughts on how things came to be in the writing process. As someone who liked to write for fun, seeing those little insight were very nice to see.
So overall, a fun addition to the world, but not one that is a must read.
The wizarding world is a rich context and as a fan of the Harry Potter books it's always fun to learn more about that world. This collections gives new background information and insights. My favourite probably being a ballad about how Nearly Headless Nick lost his head, which was scrapped from The Chamber of Secrets.
I loved reading more about McGonnagal and Lupin because who doesn't love those characters. But in the end I was disappointed as I had expected the collection to contain at least one or two short stories from some characters we love.
Furthermore, it grated me how often this collection had to mention "by J. K. Rowling" for each written piece. Like yes, I get it, she wrote it. No need to beat me over the head with it.
Still I enjoyed hearing the thoughts on how things came to be in the writing process. As someone who liked to write for fun, seeing those little insight were very nice to see.
So overall, a fun addition to the world, but not one that is a must read.
luanndie's review
3.0
Una colección de algunos de los textos publicados en Pottermore hasta ahora, organizados y con una presentación muy buena pero que aportan poco más a la historia. Lo más interesante es, para mí, las explicaciones de J.K. Rowling sobre su proceso creativo y de donde nacieron alguna de las ideas. Lo demás, información de relleno en su mayoría.
saskiacb's review
4.0
Most of this information (if not all of it) is available on pottermore outside the form of ebook, however, it was very interesting to see akin stories situated together.
Mcgonagall and Remus are two of my favourite hp characters so the extra information was very much appreciated. Also the information on Slughorn, as well as the history of King's Cross.
Mcgonagall and Remus are two of my favourite hp characters so the extra information was very much appreciated. Also the information on Slughorn, as well as the history of King's Cross.
milli_54's review
3.0
3.5 stars*
It was definitely interesting to read more about certain characters and places and I especially enjoyed learning where the ideas for names and potions came from. However, this was also quite dry at times.
It was definitely interesting to read more about certain characters and places and I especially enjoyed learning where the ideas for names and potions came from. However, this was also quite dry at times.
somelatenightreading's review
4.0
Read in 2023: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
-Short Stories from Hogwarts of Heroism, Hardship and Dangerous Hobbies: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
-Short Stories from Hogwarts of Power, Politics and Pesky Poltergeists: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
-Hogwarts: An Incomplete and Unreliable Guide: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
-Short Stories from Hogwarts of Heroism, Hardship and Dangerous Hobbies: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
-Short Stories from Hogwarts of Power, Politics and Pesky Poltergeists: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
-Hogwarts: An Incomplete and Unreliable Guide: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
jazzypizzaz's review
3.0
a fun little addition. I appreciated being able to read these tidbits all in one place without having to click through Pottermore.
blue_bell2001's review
4.0
It was good not great. Good for the nostalgia I admit, however I could tell there was some "revisionist history" being done by JK, but I digress.