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Summary: Amazing
Review: I found Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone to be simply amazing. The magical life of Harry Potter kept me wondering what he would do next. After picking it up I could not put it down and felt compelled to read the rest of the books in the series. I know that there is much controversy over these books, but one must read them before critisizing. I feel that they are wonderful books for children. I have no children of my own but I would have absolutely no problem with them reading these books if I did. I was drawn into Harry Potter's world from the first page.
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Summary: great job Ms. Rowlings!
Review: I found Harry Potter and the Sorceror's stone one day hile strolling through the book store. Like many other reviewers, I am well above the age guidlines set in this book. I am a 22 year old college graduate with an English degree. I have had the opportunity to read some of the greatest literature from Dickens to Mark Twain to Roald Dahl to even the so called "evil children fantasy writer" Phillip Pullman (great author by the way!). When I first read this book, I did read it with a bit skepticism. The hype didn't seem real. I am happy to say I was pleasantly suprised. This is a great book! Rowlings has created a fantasy world that will easily live in the hearts of millions for generations. The characters are original, courageous, and just plain believable! I found myself craving for more of her works, and bought the sequel on the first day! To those who claim that Rowlings has created an occult world of witchcraft and wizardry...stop looking for the evil in everything...because you will find it in almost every book ever published...including the classics! Harry Potter besides the wizardry has a story about friendship, loyalty, love and courage...wonderful qualities to be passed on to the next generation. Ms. Rowlings, keep writing these wonderful books. I can't wait to own all seven of them (though I will probably be buying them for my children at that time rather than just for myself :) ). In the meantime, I think I will reread the first two!
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Summary: Fabulous! Entertaining! Fast Paced! A book for EVERYONE!!
Review: I found Harry Potter to be a loveable character that you just can't help but cheer for as he goes through his adventures. The writing is creative and imaginary. I could almost feel how mean and rotten his Aunt,Uncle and Cousin were to him and I felt like I just wanted to grab Harry and give him a big hug. I'm not a kid between 9 and 12 years old. I'm a 35 year old mother of a 7 month old daughter, but I'd say this book is for people of all ages to simply read and relax and enjoy! I can't wait to read it to my daughter as she gets older. I just started the second book and already bought the 3rd!! Keep them coming!!!
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Summary: Thrilling and enchanting!
Review: I found not only this one, but all of the HARRY POTTER book's breathtaking, thrilling, and enchanting. At some points I forgot it was fiction. That's how trapt you get in the story! I could not put it down (somewhat normal for me) but, not as much as these. I read the last one in two days! The character felt so alive that you cry, laugh,and even feel their rage, also many other feelings. This is a fast moving fantasy that really captures the readers heart and puts it in the book. Reading it then makes it all the better.
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Summary: Outstanding
Review: I found out right before Christmas that my wife was pregnant. As a result we received the Harry Potter series as gifts (so we could get acquainted with it). I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. The book brought me back to my childhood when, after a particularly dramatic reading of Tarzan, we stole my mothers dish cloths and butter knives, and now equipped with loin cloths and weaponry proceeded to live out jungle adventures in our backyard. To put it simply it was a pleasant journey through my imagination, which needed a stretch. My wife and I would take turns reading to each other before bed. It became one of the events I looked forward to after a long day. The series is not synonymous with Tolkien, as some have alluded, but what really is? It is a book for a child, and this 23-yr. old child enjoyed it immensely. Also, were your child decide to go off and seriously seek after "magic and spells" after reading, I would question the job done by the parents teaching the difference between imagination and reality, not the book. Buy the book for your child, or yourself, and take an imagination out for a well needed workout. You will thank yourself later.
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Summary: Outstanding-Gets Children Back to Reading
Review: I found the entire series excellent reading and I'm 32. I thought the book is very well written and allows you to understand the world Harry lives in. I think these books are must have's for any 8 to 100 year old.
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Summary: Deserves more than 5 stars!
Review: I found this book amazing. It is probably one of the best books I have ever read. I would recommend it to everybody. If you love adventure, fantasy, and fun, you'll love Harry Potter. The other two books are awesome too, however the first is, in my opinion, the best.
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Summary: Rather boring with less than original plot
Review: I found this book kinda boring and not that original. It's not that I don't like fantasies, but this book is just a cute children's book. It's storyline repeats itself and stuff doesn't really come as a shock. It can't stir emotions and the characters don't develop. They just keep getting in trouble. I know a lot of books that have better plots that make magic seem fun and amazing. This book muddles it and makes it confusing. If you want a good fantasy book I suggest the Lord of the Rings series and The Golden Compass.I am not a person who hates books I just find this one dull and unoriginal. Same line, Same verse, A little more popular, and a whole lot worse!
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Summary: Not just for children any more!
Review: I found this book so entertaining and I feel that the series of books is destined to become classic. These stories are as exciting for the parent as the child and a wonderful way to share a reading experience with the family.
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Summary: Word
Review: I found this book to be a great introduction to the series. It makes you fall in love with the characters and their adventures, drawing you in to read more.
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