tsuenkel's review against another edition
The bigotry was too much. The Weasleys being pro-slavery, the characters being misogynistic, and Harry's inability to pick a side and have an opinion of his own. I'm happy I never read this book as a kid.
Graphic: Sexism, Misogyny, and Slavery
quinn24's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- 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
romiress's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- 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
Ugh. It's impossible to get pack all the issues. The core book is solid. The mystery is interesting! There are great plot twists!
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.
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
jjpope's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
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
5.0
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Death, Torture, Murder, Misogyny, Kidnapping, and Adult/minor relationship
ellipalmer's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
This series was one of my favorites as a kid, but as an adult I can't see past J.K. Rowling's bigotry both on and off the page.
Minor: Fatphobia and Misogyny
luluslittlelibrary's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
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
4.5
Probably my least favorite of the series. It's just dragged on too long. But it's still a good book, and I enjoy reading about the Triwizard Tournament.
Graphic: Antisemitism, Blood, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Gore, Grief, Murder, Misogyny, Racism, Slavery, Torture, Violence, and Bullying
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