Barnes & NobleHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone- 25th Anniversary Edition (Harry Potter Series #1) by J. K. Rowling
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Web ID: 16748340A fun kids book
It was a bit too childish for me, but trying to rate it from a kids perspective, I could see how I would have loved it when I was younger.
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Entering the wizarding world!!
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone is a magical and heartwarming introduction to J.K. Rowling’s wizarding world. It follows 11-year-old Harry as he discovers he's a wizard and begins his first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Full of wonder and a sense of mystery, the story balances humor and danger. It’s an enchanting start to a legendary series that appeals to both children and adults alike.
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What do I even have to say
What do I even have to say about this book?! A classic that never gets old.
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The Beginning of the Boy Who Lived
Growing up I never read any of the Harry Potter books (although I read the first two a couple of years ago but don’t remember anything from them) but I watched all of the movies so I knew the main things that were going to happen. I was surprised by how different the character relationships are in the book versus the movie and how Neville gets pushed out in the movies when he plays a semi big role in the books. I think the detail of the characters and the character relationships are my favorite part about the book versus the movie. Enough about the book versus the movie, let’s focus on the book. I love how Harry and Ron come from similar financial backgrounds, of always getting hand-me downs and never anything new just for them. I thought that brought them closer and really started their friendship. I’m glad Hermione was able to became more friendly and still keep her focus on studying and knowing just about everything. Malfoy clearly comes from a family who cares all about image and thinks they are better than everyone and can get away with everything. It was interesting to see how Ron has spent his life in the shadows of his older brothers and to know what everyone expects of him, to see Hermione know everything even though she is from a muggle family and to see that people expect things from Harry but they aren’t sure what yet. I also feel like Harry has a lot of pressure on him because of how his parents died and him being the youngest seeker, and of course being the boy who lived. I really enjoyed the book and thought the movie left out a lot of cool or semi important details - but what book to movie adaptation is perfect. I liked following Harry’s path from living with the Dursley’s, to meeting Hagrid, exploring Diagon Alley, learning about you-know-who, going to Hogwarts and all of his adventures while at school. I’m glad we got to learn more about Harry’s parents, other then they are dead, and introduced to the relationship between his dad and Snape. I love how caring Hagrid is about Harry and his incredibly thoughtful gift he gave him.
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Just ignore the fake reviews
Amazing book! Best selling book series of all time for a reason
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Amazing Book Overall!
I was little when I bought this book and I still cant get enough of it! This is an amazing book for readers that like fantasy and adventure.
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The Best Series You'll Ever Read
This best-selling novel is part 1 of her trilogy of fascinating tales of a typical school world.
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This first book in the franchise is worth the read
I give the ending of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling a 5/5 rating. I was really satisfied with this ending because I feel like it perfectly sets up the sequel, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. The ending of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone concludes Harry Potter’s first year at Hogwarts and prepares the readers for his second year. Quirrell dies due to Harry’s mother’s powerful love, but readers can assume that Voldemort is still alive somehow. For me, as a reader, this leaves a feeling of curiosity and intrigues me to read the next book in the series. I think this ending is better than any other outcome because it satisfies the characters and plot, but it also leaves room for the plot to grow in a sequel. If you just wanted to read the first book in the franchise and not the others, you can because there are no major cliffhangers at the end of the first book. There are questions that are left unanswered in the first book that are answered later in the other books, but Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone is an amazing story on its own. I haven’t read the other books in the series yet, but I am looking forward to reading them. I highly recommend Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone to anyone who loves fantasy and adventure books.
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