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Summary: One of the best books I've read in a long time
Review: At first, I thought that the idea of Harry Potter was a little hokey... I wasn't a big fan of fantasy books when it came out. I mean, sure, I liked The Chronicles of Narnia, but that was about it. So, I finally got the courage to get Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone for myself. Let me tell you, it's a good book. Most people, by now, have at least some idea of what it's about: an orphaned boy lives with his mean aunt and uncle, where he lives in a tiny cupboard under the stairs. But then, he gets accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. There, he finds out that he's well-known all over the wizard world, and that he himself is a wizard. It's at Hogwarts where he finally makes friends, and gets involved in many fun adventures. Once I started reading this book, I could not put it down until my mom knocked on my bedroom door, worried that I might have passed out or something. The ending of this story (which I won't spoil) is very surprising, and unlike many books and movies, where I can always guess the ending, J.K. Rowling had convinced all the way up to the last chapter of the book where the big secret is revealed. I don't care if you're a kid or an adult, you've got to read this book! If you don't, then you have no idea what you're missing out on.
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Summary: Harry Potter and the Sorceror's Stone is awesome!
Review: At first, I thought that this Harry Potter book would be tooold for me (I'm eight). But after I read a page, I found out that thisbook is good for any age, be it the young or the old.It was an excellent book. It's about a boy named Harry who was a wizard, but he didn't know until his eleventh birthday. I think you should read this story because it is very adventurous, and I also recommend the Narnia series (if you like adventure; it's similar to the Harry Potter books).
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Summary: Worth the Hype
Review: At first, I used to wonder why everyone was making a big deal of the Harry Potter books. I thought they were children's books. I'm 16 so I wouldn't have be caught dead reading one. Then a lot of people I know,even adults started reading them. Anyway, my mom bought the first one for my brother, so I decided why not give it a try. Now, I can't put the book down. It's a great read and worth all the hype people make of it. If you haven't read it already, read it! You won't regret it.
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Summary: What could I write that anybody else hasn't already said?
Review: At the time of writing this review the overall reviews for this book stand at just under 3000. I don't think I've seen this many reviews for the one book ever. It's amazing. For a book that was sent to ten different publishers before it was finally published it's not a bad effort is it? I mean, I bet those other ten publishers out there are kicking themselves now. And so they should! Anyway, this is a wonderful book and worth reading no matter what your age.
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Summary: Magic, Mystery, and Mayhem (my favorite combination...)
Review: At the time that I decided to review this book, 2685 other people had already beaten me to it. That in and of itself says something. The first time someone suggested that I read Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, I held back a rather disgusted sneer. This was a children's novel and far below me, the reader of such lengthy pieces of work as Les Miserables and The Mists of Avalon. I thought of Harry Potter no more until one day when my mother brought this first book home explaining that she was reading it for a book club. Eventually, boredom (and a lack of books I hadn't already read four or five times) drove me to pick up the greatly scorned children's novel. I was almost immediately hooked. I finished the book, set it down and stared at it for a moment, then proceeded to beg whoever happened to be nearby to take me to the library so that I could read the second one. I find it hard to put a finger on what exactly makes this book so difficult to put down. Is it the characters with their quirks and quests? The twisted, tangled plot? The humor that appears unexpectedly? The suspense that keeps you reading even if it's 2:30 am and you have to wake up early the next morning? The enchanting way that the author blends fantasy with reality? In any case, I do know that, for me at least, a good piece of fantasy is one that you finish and it leaves you aching to live in the world that the author has spun. That is the case with this book. It makes you believe that if you were in London and you looked hard enough, you could step into the Leaky Cauldron or onto Platform 9 3/4 and you would be transported into a world of magic, mystery, and mayhem. Happy reading.
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Summary: How does one review Harry Potter?
Review: At this point, over 2000 people have reviewed this book. As I opened the review form, I wondered what the chances are of anyone actually reading my review, however, I decided I should give it a shot. I got a copy of this book quite by accident last summer, and took it along on vacation as some light reading. I started it one day, and finished it within a matter of hours. I decided that this was a really good book. Now, me reading a book and liking it is not unusual. I'm quite a fan of fantasy, and of childrens books, and of British humor in its various forms. However, the fact that I read the book three times straight through during the next week is unusual for me. I'll recommend this book to anyone, regardless of age, gender, or whether or not you like to read. There's just something about Harry Potter. . . hmm, must be magic!
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Summary: Another Place in Another Time
Review: Be prepared to leave this world when you pick up this Harry Potter book. Harry, the main character, was different despite the never ending attempts of his relatives to cover this difference up. It all comes out in a most hilarious way at a big dinner party given for poor old Uncle Vernon's associates. Harry is a very different but not so different child in this story. He is a typical ten year old boy who just happened to have a witch and a warlock as a mother and father. Harry Potter was a very famous child but his fame was unknown to him until his eleventh birthday. Harry grew up in a closet with a brat for a cousin, Dudley. Harry makes you feel sad and glad for him at the same time. You are sad because he is mistreated and yet glad because he is at least not like the people who are raising him. Harry manages to get a few on them also as the plot thickens. Aunt Petunia and Uncle Vernon have their work cut out for them when they try to keep Harry from his real mother and father's former school, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft. We see Harry in his attempts to make his stand many times in this book. He becomes brave and courageous and you would never believe he was treated so miserably due to his very warm and considerate treatment to his friends. This story communicates many themes. The most prevalent theme is that of loyalty. Hagrid's loyalty to Harry's parents saved Harry from a cruel existence. The loyalty and honor of the friends that Harry made at school was expressed. The loyalty and admiration that Professor McGonagall and Dumbledore expressed for Harry and his parents was extremely enduring and strong. Other themes are friendship, companionship, child abuse, and of course self worth. As a media specialist I highly prefer this book among other fantasy due to the areas involved in the book such as loyalty, peer relations, child abuse, social skills, honesty, and just plain good literature for young adults.
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Summary: fantastic read :D
Review: beautiful writing that will attract and entertain the young as well as the old. once i bought it, i couldn't put it down (literally). in fact, i stayed up all night and the next morning trying to finish it. it is that good :D
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Summary: Harry Potter revived my fun in reading
Review: Because I do a lot of research for my work, I never considered reading as something to fill my leisure time with. Until I met Harry Potter. The Philosopher's Stone is refreshing, exciting, and very funny.
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Summary: PLEASE READ~ to all parents of kids planning to read Harry..
Review: Before I begin, I think I should warn you that this is a review from the perspective of a thirteen year old girl. I began reading the Harry Potter books at the end of my third grade year, and I have been hooked ever since. I am now a seventh grader, and a christian. I go to an advanced private school and, as a third grader, was having trouble finding books in the school library that intrested me. Then I found Harry Potter. The really cool thing was, we were just about the same age. My mom has always been sure that my sister and my reading matierial, movies we saw, and the games we played were not, in any since, evil. No ghosts, witches, voodoo, indiana jones, stuff like that. And that applied to halloween as well. Harry Potter had just about all the stuff that my mom was against. Having said that, she did not ban me from reading the book. Instead, she discussed it with me and made sure that I understood that it was all pretend. That it was just a fantasy book, imaginary. It was even discussed at sunday school. The point is, my mom made positive that I was mature enough, and that my faith in the Lord was strong enough, before allowing me to finish my book. My adventures with Harry allow me to dream, and to use my imagination. In the same way that I onced believed in the toothfairy and santa clause. My advice to parents is to be smart, dont allow your child to read the books if there is any doubt in your mind of there maturity. If you choose to listen to my advice, I highly doubt you will have anything to worry about. ps one more tidbit of info.~ at age nine i read a portion of the first book to my seven year old sister, she went to bed with nightmares.
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