Review of 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone'

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J. K. Rowling
1st book in the 'Harry Potter' series

Ok, with all of the hype, this is one of THE fantasy books now to read both for children AND adults. Harry has grown up believing he is just like other children but one day after a visit from an owl, does he realize that both of his parents were wizards and he is not a “muggle” (non-matical person) after all. He is invited to attend school at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry where he studies many different magical subjects and plays “Quidditch” (a game where the players fly about on broomsticks chasing various balls to score at ends of the pitch, put simply). Harry learns a lot about his past in this first novel in the series and, as an afterthought, comes face to face with the evil Lord Voldemort. Incredibly readable, Rowling brings to life the characters though actual story is somewhat lacking – but perfectly acceptable for the target audience.

Rating: “Really good but I have some issues”


Genre: Fantasy


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