whackystar's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- 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? Yes
5.0
gabijaz's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
reflective
slow-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? It's complicated
4.25
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
ravenclawkate'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
5.0
crazyreadinggal's review against another edition
4.0
Yes. It actually took me and by boyfriend TWO YEARS to read this book. Uff.
chakelligence's review against another edition
5.0
This could be my favorite one. This is the book when the whole mood of the series shifts. The ones before were perilous, but there was more humor than peril and dark themes. This is the year when Harry becomes a self centered teenager, he becomes real. He is selfish at times, he is frustrated, and he is tired of everyone always telling him he's wrong. He is just plain angry through the majority of this book, which is frustrating at times for the reader, because we all know Harry as the hero who enjoys being at school and with his friends and being a joyful spirit, but he is very far from that in this book. This book is darker and more twisted even more so than the last two books, because this is when Harry is most vulnerable. He's finally realizing what he is meant to do, but he isn't sure he really wants to be the hero. He is tired from the fact that as much as he has accomplished, no one appreciates any of his past deeds. Everyone treats him like a fragile child, when he just wants to be treated like everybody else. It's probably the most depressing of Harry's years at Hogwarts. But, honestly? I think this could be my favorite in the series. The ending is amazing. Everything is explained, Harry finally lashes out about all his anger and confusion, and everything is resolved for the time being. It sets up what has to come to pass in the last two novels, and it works! Harry is someone we can all relate to during the darker times of life. When we feel entirely alone. When we think no one else can understand how were feeling. When even the best of friends can't seem to do anything for you. In the end, he has to stand up, let everything go, and save himself from his own mind. Which he does. And he does so in the most human and realistic way possible. Just like we all have to do. I love this book. So much.
_constance_'s review against another edition
5.0
Apart from Harry being a prat for 50% of the time, I enjoyed this one. Umbridge versus McGonogall was especially entertaining.
fateharazak's review against another edition
5.0
Re-read July 2017.
A definite 5 star. I love this! Emotions and frustrations!
A definite 5 star. I love this! Emotions and frustrations!
laurathompson's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
sarahhm's review against another edition
4.0
آخخ!
الكتاب يحزن بشكل مب طبيعي، أول شيء موت سيريوس طبعاً وشلون كان سريع وبدون أي اختتام مرضي لنهايته، وثانياً شلون كان هاري يعاني نفسياً طوال الكتاب.
بس حبيت انه نيفيل ولونا كانت لهم أدوار كبيرة وكانت شخصياتهم أعمق وأكثر إقناعاً من الأفلام (شفت الافلام اول) لكن هالكتاب بالذات أكد لي اني اكره دمبلدور وغبائه المستفز.
الكتاب يحزن بشكل مب طبيعي، أول شيء موت سيريوس طبعاً وشلون كان سريع وبدون أي اختتام مرضي لنهايته، وثانياً شلون كان هاري يعاني نفسياً طوال الكتاب.
بس حبيت انه نيفيل ولونا كانت لهم أدوار كبيرة وكانت شخصياتهم أعمق وأكثر إقناعاً من الأفلام (شفت الافلام اول) لكن هالكتاب بالذات أكد لي اني اكره دمبلدور وغبائه المستفز.