Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling

237 reviews

bexjo's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

I did not care for the child neglect and abuse at the beginning of the book. The cousins are meant to be unlikeable, but it is infuriating the level of neglect and emotional abuse that the main character goes through. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Gaslighting

callidoralblack's review against another edition

adventurous emotional lighthearted mysterious

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Toxic relationship, Violence, Medical content, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail

sparksofkell's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful mysterious 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Violence, Death of parent, and Classism

Moderate: Alcohol

lserpas's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense 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? It's complicated

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, and Violence

Moderate: Death and Death of parent

gvstyris's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Death, Fatphobia, and Death of parent

Minor: Animal death and Murder

mighty_dumpling's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-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? N/A

3.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Body shaming, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Racism, Grief, and Death of parent

Mid Grade Book, all above are minor and some might not even notice them.

alexratman's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Death, and Death of parent

Minor: Car accident

hayleycorrigan's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

• a classic 
• I’ve only read the first book so far (this is my second time reading this) 
• so that’s why I’m rating it a 4.75 because I’ve a favourite HP film so I’m waiting for that book to give a 5
• I would recommend 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Grief and Death of parent

isabella_gautreauuu's review against another edition

adventurous funny inspiring lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

The first book to this series is a great rendition of the rest of the Harry Potter universe. It was very light-hearted and child friendly which makes me eager to read the next books to come. It also makes me really nervous as I know the next books will lean into more darker scenes. Overall, it was a fantastic book and honestly could have been a one off book if they really wanted to. Nonetheless, it is an iconic series and I'm really excited and looking forward to reading the next 6 books as I know I will love them just as much as I loved the movies.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Bullying and Death of parent

tbwhite23's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• 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? Yes

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent