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alaudaarvensis's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Antisemitism
bellementality's review against another edition
5.0
Felt so great to relive my childhood for some pages!!
longanlon's review against another edition
Няма да я оценявам, защото не съм на 11 години. Тогава вероятно щеше да ми хареса доста. Сега... просто се чудя на хората на по 20-30 години, които обясняват колко хубава книга е и как всеки трябвало да я прочете.
la_seji1038's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
danrom520's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- 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
4.25
mayajoelle's review against another edition
4.0
This book is a delightful introduction to one of my very favorite fantasy worlds. I recommend books 1-3 to middle grade readers and books 1-7 to YA/adult readers.
I know some Christians are uncomfortable with the witchcraft aspect of the story; I encourage everyone to make their own choice and stick to it. I do not find it to be any more spiritually dangerous for me to read than most fantasy books, but I respect those who disagree. :)
The later books are very different in tone, so if you don't prefer the childish, whimsical aesthetic of this book, keep going.
It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends.
~ content: disrespect for authority, violence, magic. recommended for ages 10+ || later books significantly increase in violence and include more references to dark magic and mild sexual content ~
I know some Christians are uncomfortable with the witchcraft aspect of the story; I encourage everyone to make their own choice and stick to it. I do not find it to be any more spiritually dangerous for me to read than most fantasy books, but I respect those who disagree. :)
The later books are very different in tone, so if you don't prefer the childish, whimsical aesthetic of this book, keep going.
It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends.
~ content: disrespect for authority, violence, magic. recommended for ages 10+ || later books significantly increase in violence and include more references to dark magic and mild sexual content ~
abigailslibraryinthewoods's review against another edition
3.0
I read this with my kids who are discovering Harry Potter for the first time.
zrals's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- 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
3.0
This was my first time rereading The Sorcerer’s Stone in 20 years, and it was almost exactly as I remember it. I’ll write this as comments on a reread, since you probably know what you’re getting into when you pick this up.
The best and worst part of the reread was how close it was to my memory of it. The best parts (most of the second half) still ooze with charm and mystery, and it’s tough to beat a Christmas at Hogwarts for nostalgia value. At the same time, this is not one of those books you revisit years later to which you can bring a fresh new perspective. There’s not enough going on in the text to be enriched by a revisit. And that’s fine, because it’s good to know it’s there when you want to visit it.
The first half of this book was slower than I remembered, likely because all of that exposition is so deeply ingrained in those of us who read or watched Harry Potter as children.
The best and worst part of the reread was how close it was to my memory of it. The best parts (most of the second half) still ooze with charm and mystery, and it’s tough to beat a Christmas at Hogwarts for nostalgia value. At the same time, this is not one of those books you revisit years later to which you can bring a fresh new perspective. There’s not enough going on in the text to be enriched by a revisit. And that’s fine, because it’s good to know it’s there when you want to visit it.
The first half of this book was slower than I remembered, likely because all of that exposition is so deeply ingrained in those of us who read or watched Harry Potter as children.