A review by natebrantly
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald by J.K. Rowling

adventurous dark emotional mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

It is perhaps strange that this was my introduction to the writing of J.K. Rowling and her 'Wizarding World'. This is a nicely designed and illustrated hardcover book containing the screenplay for the film "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindewald". I found it an enjoyable and simple story. The story of conflict between two factions of wizards led by Dumbledore and Grindewald with differing philosophies on the role of wizards and muggles in the world are their relationship felt quite similar to Marvel's X-Men, which I have heard is based on the relationship between Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcom X. So, this story did not feel particularly original, yet I still enjoyed it. It was possible to immerse myself in the narrative; however, I would have preferred to watch the film that brings this script to life.
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