Reviews tagging 'Toxic relationship'
Harry Potter und der Orden des Phönix, by J.K. Rowling
3 reviews
johannarose's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Grief, Murder, Medical content, Mental illness, Violence, Gaslighting, Child abuse, Death, Blood, Suicidal thoughts, Physical abuse, Injury/injury detail, Medical trauma, and Toxic relationship
cozy_academic's review against another edition
I couldn't finish the book because the way Harry, Ron, and Hermione treat each other as "friends" in this book made me not want to pick it up. I understand their age and the circumstances, but I got to chapter 15 and had enough of the three of them constantly at each others' throats. By this point in the book, their attitudes towards each other felt painful to read, especially since
Spoiler
Ron and Hermione are supposed to be a romantic couple by the end of the series. In this book, their relationship reads as a trauma bond without having actual respect for one another.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture and Child abuse
Moderate: War, Violence, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Xenophobia, and Toxic friendship
lovelymisanthrope's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-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
4.5
After the heartbreaking ending of "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" I was a little hesitant to dive back into Hogwarts because I knew what devastation awaited me in this installment. Overall, I am still thoroughly enjoying my audiobook indulgence of this series, and I am still continuously blown away by the magic of these stories.
Book five is where the story really becomes dark and stays dark, and just when there is hope and happiness, J.K. Rowling seems to rip it away from us. Voldemort is officially back in the Wizarding World and he is ready to pick up where he left off fifteen years ago. There are many people who are hesitant to believe Harry and what he saw in the maze, but Harry still has his best pals, Ron and Hermoine, and the majority of Hogwarts on his side. This year's new defense against the dark arts teacher is one of the most hated women in the series: Dolores Umbridge. Harry begins to take matters into his own hands, and he assembles Dumbledore's Army: a collection of students who believe Voldemort is back and want to prepare themselves.
I HATED reading about Dolores Umbridge. Her sugary sweet personality is sickening and only a mask to disguise how ugly she is underneath. She causes so many problems at Hogwarts and literally tortures students into submission. I was SO happy when she finally got kicked out in the end. I was most hesitant to read this book because this is where we lose Sirius. Harry finally finds himself a family, a family that supports him and loves him unconditionally, and Bellatrix Lestrange kills him! I definitely got teary eyed during that battle scene, especially because Harry does not want to initially believe it. After everything Harry has lost, losing Sirius was almost too much. I am happy he has his found family, but I really wish he could have someone just for him.
Book five is filled with action, love, heartbreak, and hope. I cannot wait to continue on with book six!
Book five is where the story really becomes dark and stays dark, and just when there is hope and happiness, J.K. Rowling seems to rip it away from us.
Spoiler
I HATED reading about Dolores Umbridge. Her sugary sweet personality is sickening and only a mask to disguise how ugly she is underneath. She causes so many problems at Hogwarts and literally tortures students into submission. I was SO happy when she finally got kicked out in the end. I was most hesitant to read this book because this is where we lose Sirius. Harry finally finds himself a family, a family that supports him and loves him unconditionally, and Bellatrix Lestrange kills him! I definitely got teary eyed during that battle scene, especially because Harry does not want to initially believe it. After everything Harry has lost, losing Sirius was almost too much. I am happy he has his found family, but I really wish he could have someone just for him.
Spoiler
Book five is filled with action, love, heartbreak, and hope. I cannot wait to continue on with book six!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Torture, Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, Violence, and Stalking
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