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

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Harry Potter #1

J.K. Rowling

223 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

Description

Harry Potter has never even heard of Hogwarts when the letters start dropping on the doormat at number four, Privet Drive. Addressed in green ink on yellowish parchment with a purple seal, they are swiftly confiscated by his grisly aunt and uncle....

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Community Reviews Summary of 314,812 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
lighthearted 53%
mysterious 48%
funny 43%
hopeful 24%
inspiring 18%
emotional 17%
relaxing 16%
tense 9%
challenging 7%
dark 7%
reflective 2%
sad 2%

Pace

fast 54%
medium 42%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Plot: 29% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 52% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.48

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