Reviews tagging 'Physical abuse'

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling

14 reviews

rory_john14's review against another edition

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Death of parent, Murder, and Classism

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Child death, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Mental illness, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Car accident, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol

teddereadsbooks's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Violence, Antisemitism, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, War, and Classism

Minor: Vomit and Alcohol

selmacanread's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted mysterious relaxing sad 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? It's complicated

4.0

sucks she had to be a terf:(

sidenote: this book is soooo fatphobic omg 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Physical abuse, Violence, and Abandonment

whirl's review

adventurous 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Death of parent

vanessamariebooks's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious fast-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

5.0

5 out of 5 stars. How can you not give Harry Potter a 5 stars? I haven't read the series since high school and I decided to reread them all this year starting with the first one and it is just as amazing as the first time, though I sometimes wish I could have amnesia so I could experience the series like it was the first time again. The big reveals aren't as jaw dropping as the first time but it's still amazing. All I'll say is if you've never read this book/series, what have you been doing? Go read it! It's amazing! Need more convincing? Stop what you're doing and go get the book and start reading.

2024 Reread: This story has stood the test of time and is a classic. Being back in this world is just as magical as the first time exploring it with Harry, Ron, & Hermione. I've seen the movies dozens of times already, but this is only my 3rd round of re-reading the series (the last time was a decade ago) and I'd forgotten how much of a bigger role some of the side characters, like Neville, play in the books vs the movies. While I do recognize some of the changes that were made from book to movie, I do think the movies are a pretty good & faithful adaptation. I'm glad they kept as much as they did, though I would've liked to seen Peeves incorporated into the movies. Hopefully, they'll include him in the show adaptation/remake. Overall, this book & series will always be one of my all-time favorites. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Death of parent

jjjjo'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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Physical abuse, Death of parent, Murder, and Abandonment

Moderate: Blood and Antisemitism

ellaticonstellation's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing sad tense fast-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? It's complicated

5.0

This was the first time I read a Harry Potter book, even though it had been out for over 20 years. I loved it. It was funny and exciting! There were no dull moments at all. I wouldn't say I liked the Dursleys for obvious reasons, especially the bullying bit of everyone in the family. Harry, Ron, and Hermione's friendship were top-notch. I also love that Hermione's view changed throughout the story, and she befriended the boys. Their unity was commendable, and their friendship; was heartwarming. I liked that Albus Dumbledore was also chill and funny; with his look, he would be mistaken as uptight, but not at all. Hagrid, you sweet giant, bless your heart. Let's go, Gryffindor! And hey, Draco, even if you're meant to be the villain, you had your moments. Neville, damn boy. You improved a lot. Quirrel, I had a feeling about you, and you turned out to be with the dark forces. Damn. Overall, a good read. The audiobook narration added intensity; I commend the narrator as well. (I read this on my Kindle) I also liked that everything had a purpose, like a flute and chess, etc. Good one, JK✨

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Bullying, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Blood, and Death of parent

celine_reads_books's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny inspiring mysterious

• 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

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Content Warnings

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

doriandelioncourt's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• 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

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Content Warnings

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

quinn24's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring fast-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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, and Murder

Moderate: Physical abuse, Medical content, and Death of parent

Minor: Antisemitism