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

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Harry Potter #1

J.K. Rowling

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

400 pages | first published 1997

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The wickedly funny debut novel tells the story of Harry Potter, who, having endured ten miserable years with his hideous aunt and uncle, is invited soon after his 11th birthday to attend the Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry. There he le...
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Moods

adventurous 96%
lighthearted 54%
mysterious 46%
funny 42%
hopeful 24%
inspiring 17%
emotional 16%
relaxing 16%
tense 8%
challenging 6%
dark 6%
reflective 2%
sad 2%

Pace

fast 54%
medium 42%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 53% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.49

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