Reviews tagging 'Grief'
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone - Slytherin Edition by J.K. Rowling
34 reviews
amy_h_books's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief
dandelionsanddragons's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Death of parent, and Cursing
Minor: Grief, Murder, Violence, Death, and Blood
graceev's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, and Animal death
Moderate: Death of parent and Grief
meezan's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Body shaming, Grief, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, and Death of parent
anni_swanilda's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
tense
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Bullying, Classism, Confinement, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Death of parent, Grief, Animal death, and Blood
sunnycollins_'s review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
There is a reason why these books have continued to be so popular, they've really held up over time. I've been wanting to re-read this series for a while, but couldn't bring myself to do it because of how awful JKR has become over the past few years. I find it hard to separate art from it's creator, especially when their views differ so greatly from my own.
However, I recently came across a message from Daniel Radcliffe that convinced me to begin my re-read (below, via the Trevor Project website). TL;DR, he said that a person's thoughts/emotions towards the books are personal and that shouldn't be lessened by anyone. As someone who grew up loving these stories, this message really resonated with me.
If you're in a similar situation (wanting to re-engage with the story but not wanting to support JKR), I highly suggest finding the books from a second-hand store and giving them a shot.
Daniel's message: "To all the people who now feel that their experience of the books has been tarnished or diminished, I am deeply sorry for the pain these comments have caused you. I really hope that you don’t entirely lose what was valuable in these stories to you. If these books taught you that love is the strongest force in the universe, capable of overcoming anything; if they taught you that strength is found in diversity, and that dogmatic ideas of pureness lead to the oppression of vulnerable groups; if you believe that a particular character is trans, nonbinary, or gender fluid, or that they are gay or bisexual; if you found anything in these stories that resonated with you and helped you at any time in your life — then that is between you and the book that you read, and it is sacred. And in my opinion nobody can touch that. It means to you what it means to you and I hope that these comments will not taint that too much."
However, I recently came across a message from Daniel Radcliffe that convinced me to begin my re-read (below, via the Trevor Project website). TL;DR, he said that a person's thoughts/emotions towards the books are personal and that shouldn't be lessened by anyone. As someone who grew up loving these stories, this message really resonated with me.
If you're in a similar situation (wanting to re-engage with the story but not wanting to support JKR), I highly suggest finding the books from a second-hand store and giving them a shot.
Daniel's message: "To all the people who now feel that their experience of the books has been tarnished or diminished, I am deeply sorry for the pain these comments have caused you. I really hope that you don’t entirely lose what was valuable in these stories to you. If these books taught you that love is the strongest force in the universe, capable of overcoming anything; if they taught you that strength is found in diversity, and that dogmatic ideas of pureness lead to the oppression of vulnerable groups; if you believe that a particular character is trans, nonbinary, or gender fluid, or that they are gay or bisexual; if you found anything in these stories that resonated with you and helped you at any time in your life — then that is between you and the book that you read, and it is sacred. And in my opinion nobody can touch that. It means to you what it means to you and I hope that these comments will not taint that too much."
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying and Child abuse
Minor: Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, Car accident, Death, Death of parent, and Violence
xlivjones073's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
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? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Bullying, and Child abuse
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Hate crime
Minor: Grief
cosmicquokka's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Murder, Death of parent, and Grief
Minor: Classism and Child abuse
ernie_8's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
The Harry Potter series: 5/5
I am glad I picked this up. This series is awesome, and I was head over heels for it and can’t stop recommending it. I am pleased that Harry is portrayed as human rather than some perfect hero. His emotional struggles, friends, school life, and everything makes these books worth reading. This magical world helped me escape into a whole new world. I can't help but praise J.K. Rowling for creating the Harry Potter universe— she is truly an expert. It’s phenomenal that J.K. Rowling had this dynamic ability to create a world of fantasy that’s so mind-blowing that it influences me and it became a major part of my life I admit that picking up the first book in this series was the best decision in my reading journey.
(Descending order of the books according to the degree I like them >)
(Descending order of the books according to the degree I like them >)
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying, Child abuse, Death of parent, and Grief
myaphrodiite's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
this book is an enthralling start to harry’s journey in the magical wizarding world. harry is a young boy who could only dream of pure happiness, this is because of the treatment his adoptive family gives him.
on his 11th birthday harry discovers something he couldn’t even imagine and this is where his long adventure begins.
this book is pure magic on pages and a book everyone has to read in their life. even as an older teen this book still holds the same magic that it did when i was eleven myself.
on his 11th birthday harry discovers something he couldn’t even imagine and this is where his long adventure begins.
this book is pure magic on pages and a book everyone has to read in their life. even as an older teen this book still holds the same magic that it did when i was eleven myself.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Racism, and Child abuse
Moderate: Death of parent and Grief
Minor: Blood, Animal death, Murder, and Bullying