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divine529's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
I won't deny that I've been hesitant to read the illustrated edition of this because growing up with this, I have certain ideas of what characters look like and ways I imagine the world, but let me just say that this enhanced that love. Every version I've experienced of this just adds to my vision and understanding of it all.
Since this is the illustrated edition, I'm primarily going to focus on talking about the artwork this reread. Jim Kay did an absolutely phenomenal job illustrating everything. I adored his work, even if it didn't always match my own version in my head or what we've all seen in the movies. I saw a documentary and I've read several articles about the work he did and pressure he felt with this project and it's astounding. He made sure to get all the details right and you can see the research on the page. I know he was concerned about ruining the series with his illustrations, but really, as I've already mentioned, it enhanced it and gave me a different experience.
I definitely enjoyed this and I'll be curious to check out the other books in the future.
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Animal death, Body shaming, Death, Fatphobia, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Ableism, Animal cruelty, and Death of parent
orchidlilly's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Animal death, Body shaming, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Ableism, Body horror, Body shaming, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Sexism, Slavery, Xenophobia, Antisemitism, Car accident, and Classism
wishyouweresober's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, and Death of parent
Minor: Car accident and Murder
There is apperantly a lot of trigger warnings, but It is still really suitable for kids!celine_reads_books's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Violence, and Death of parent
Moderate: Grief and Classism
Minor: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Death, Fatphobia, Sexism, Antisemitism, Car accident, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
utterlymore's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Fatphobia
emynewen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Child abuse, Fatphobia, and Sexism
kelly_e's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Author: J.K. Rowling
Series: Harry Potter #1
Genre: YA Fantasy
Rating: 4.25
Pub Date: June 26 1997
T H R E E • W O R D S
Magical • Timeless • Original
📖 S Y N O P S I S
Orphaned as an infant, Harry Potter has lived with his Aunt Petunia, Uncle Vernon and cousin Dudley (muggles) ever since. His life on Privet Drive hasn't been easy, so when letters start arriving for Harry his life is about to change forever. He is being summoned to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry where he will train as a wizard now that he is old enough. It is during his first year at Hogwarts that Harry discovers he has special powers, and a prominent place among the wizarding world.
💭 T H O U G H T S
The book that started it all! It's been nearly 20 years since I first read Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, and it was absolutely magical to return to Hogwarts as an adult. This time around I listened while reading along with my book. I thoroughly enjoyed the added dimension the narration provided. I forgot how fun and adventurous this series is, and yes, it's a different experience reading as an adult but it's still an amazing escape. It goes without saying that the writing is elementary, but this is marketed for children so it's not surprising. And yet J.K. Rowling's has created an incredible world to escape into time and time again. I love how this book sets the stage for things to come, and foreshadows so much I didn't realize the first time. One of my favourite things is the budding friendship between Harry, Ron and Hermione. For me there will always be something about book one that holds a special place in the series. Looking forward to continuing on with my re-read in the coming months.
📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• all readers!
🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S
"It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends."
"After all, to the well-organized mind, death is but the next great adventure.
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Fatphobia
Moderate: Confinement
Minor: Death and Death of parent
romiress's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Moderate: Body shaming
doriandelioncourt's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Genocide, Physical abuse, Racism, Xenophobia, Antisemitism, Death of parent, Murder, Cultural appropriation, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Classism
mothstrand's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Body shaming and Fatphobia
Moderate: Child abuse and Death of parent