ashleeh93's review against another edition
5.0
Fantastical novel with elementary writing—perfect for the young reader who will soon grow up with these books.
fennyisreding's review against another edition
5.0
A feel good teenage read. Something I would have picked out when I was starting my secondary school but I didn’t have money back then. And fictional books cost heaps of money back when I was younger and I prioritized food more than books.
Didn’t want to ask from my parents to get me these. Now that I’m an adult, I’m splurging in all the books that I have always wanted.
Anyway.
Yes, I watched the movies before reading this but how can you blame me? It was so hyped up when I was younger, you’d watch the movie first too if it costs you 1/4 of the price of the books.
The read was easy and I felt every inch of giddiness in Harry when he first entered Hogwarts. Basically being an alien in a world that he had no idea existed for 11 years, everything seems to amaze him. I was amazed too (recalling the first time I saw the movie and everything was so animated).
A solid 5/5.
Didn’t want to ask from my parents to get me these. Now that I’m an adult, I’m splurging in all the books that I have always wanted.
Anyway.
Yes, I watched the movies before reading this but how can you blame me? It was so hyped up when I was younger, you’d watch the movie first too if it costs you 1/4 of the price of the books.
The read was easy and I felt every inch of giddiness in Harry when he first entered Hogwarts. Basically being an alien in a world that he had no idea existed for 11 years, everything seems to amaze him. I was amazed too (recalling the first time I saw the movie and everything was so animated).
A solid 5/5.
ljwatt's review against another edition
5.0
Comfort audible reread. Stephen Fry's narration is exceptionally good
mistercow'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
certifiedbooklover's review against another edition
5.0
This was one of the first "real" books I read, when I was seven. It was a switch for my passion for reading, like it was and is for many kids. Every once in a while I still reread it, and find that as a teen who might relate more to the later Harry Potter books, this is still very valid and I always enjoy reading it. It is not my favourite, but it definitely has the best and most iconic atmosphere of all the other six books.
sukeytawdry's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
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
5.0
monicareadsthrough's review against another edition
5.0
I can't not smile when I read this series. It's been a long time since I've cracked this bad boy open, so I figured a re-read was in order. Still love it; got the warm and fuzzy feeling of nostalgia. This was the very first book I bought for myself at the Scholastic Book Fair many moons ago, when I said to myself "Hmm, what's Harry Potter?" Still a fun read years later.
yenzies0812's review against another edition
5.0
An amazing book (and series) that everyone MUST READ ❤