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

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Harry Potter #2

J.K. Rowling

251 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

The Dursleys were so mean and hideous that summer that all Harry Potter wanted was to get back to the Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry. But just as he's packing his bags, Harry receives a warning from a strange, impish creature named Do...

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Community Reviews Summary of 180,613 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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