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A review by housedesignerking
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
A spectacular debut. An 11 year old boy begins receiving these letters that seem to be from no one, except for a label on the back, but his Guardians refuse to let him read the letter, let alone see it except for when he watches them being destroyed. Eventually, going to great lengths for prevent him seeing these letters and more and more copies begin showing up wherever they go, Harry finally gets his letter and reads that he has been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Through a story line that bridges gaps in his knowledge about his parents, meeting new people and starting his education, he finds himself, along with his friend Ron, and eventually Hermione, in the discovery that the scar on his forehead isn't an ordinary cut from some childhood accident or something of the like.
Together, they must do all they can to prevent a very special stone from falling into the wrong hands, even if it means placing themselves in harms way to do so.
Edit 1-21-23: I've read this multiple times now, including the original British release. What's interesting is that this was written almost as if someone were recalling a story they were told or recalling events they witnessed. The other books in this series, if memory serves, are written differently, with more description and characters say a lot more. I still find this to be a great first book and a great introductory book for the story. 5 stars.
Through a story line that bridges gaps in his knowledge about his parents, meeting new people and starting his education, he finds himself, along with his friend Ron, and eventually Hermione, in the discovery that the scar on his forehead isn't an ordinary cut from some childhood accident or something of the like.
Together, they must do all they can to prevent a very special stone from falling into the wrong hands, even if it means placing themselves in harms way to do so.
Edit 1-21-23: I've read this multiple times now, including the original British release. What's interesting is that this was written almost as if someone were recalling a story they were told or recalling events they witnessed. The other books in this series, if memory serves, are written differently, with more description and characters say a lot more. I still find this to be a great first book and a great introductory book for the story. 5 stars.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death and Death of parent