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A review by mrsbooknerd
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling
4.0
I thought of 'The Philosopher's Stone' as being like a pilot TV episode. There was an introduction to the wizarding world and its key inhabitants, and a gentle introduction to the main plot, but nothing too complex or racy. It was, essentially, a teaser 'episode' just to see if the water was warm enough for readers to wade into.
This is why I preferred 'The Chamber of Secrets'. Not only was I more familiar with the wizarding world and the key characters, but Rowling had dedicated page time to the individual plot of this novel. It felt more focused and plot driven, and less about setting up the world.
There was a development of the relationships between the leading figures, and we begun to delve into the history of the school, Harry and his fellow characters.
Rowling has perfected the talent of developing this world and feeding us information through the students. As they learn, we learn. So taking in the odd words, the copious amount of names, the rules of Quidditch and the spells doesn't feel like a chore.
This makes the books very easy to read, and I can see why they are so popular to both children and adults alike. Complexity and intrigue wrapped up in very simple writing.
I enjoyed this book as I read, but I wouldn't say that my world was set ablaze with wonder. Onwards to 'The Prisoner of Azkaban' to see if my fancy is more tickled.
This is why I preferred 'The Chamber of Secrets'. Not only was I more familiar with the wizarding world and the key characters, but Rowling had dedicated page time to the individual plot of this novel. It felt more focused and plot driven, and less about setting up the world.
There was a development of the relationships between the leading figures, and we begun to delve into the history of the school, Harry and his fellow characters.
Rowling has perfected the talent of developing this world and feeding us information through the students. As they learn, we learn. So taking in the odd words, the copious amount of names, the rules of Quidditch and the spells doesn't feel like a chore.
This makes the books very easy to read, and I can see why they are so popular to both children and adults alike. Complexity and intrigue wrapped up in very simple writing.
I enjoyed this book as I read, but I wouldn't say that my world was set ablaze with wonder. Onwards to 'The Prisoner of Azkaban' to see if my fancy is more tickled.