Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Harry Potter #2

J.K. Rowling

360 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

Harry Potter can't wait for his holidays with the dire Dursleys to end. But a small, self-punishing house-elf warns Harry of mortal danger awaiting him at Hogwarts. Returning to the castle nevertheless, Harry hears a rumour about a Chamber of Secr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 180,706 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
mysterious 64%
funny 37%
lighthearted 37%
dark 17%
tense 17%
emotional 16%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 12%
relaxing 10%
challenging 8%
reflective 2%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 49%
fast 45%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 40% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 51% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.39

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