Harry Potter #1 Book Review
“Fear of a name only increases fear of the thing itself.”
A Four Star Read
In a place where magic and mystery unfurl, all the while jinxes and spells are cast about by the witches and wizards that reside there. A world so far from our own, yet not that far either. Hogwarts houses much magic and you find yourself longing to be a part of it, even as you fall deeper into danger…
My thanks first go to Sufyain, who kindly gifted me this book, after the shock of learning I had never read the whole series- who I can talk to about all things bookish at work and who also happens to share to same birthday as Harry Potter himself. Thank you, you have earned yourself the Hogwarts Cup.
While the writing style is of simple cadence, it compliments the story to give it a distinct feel and subsequently, lending to an easy, quick read. And to think this book is over twenty years old is something because it does read as if of newer times. The worldbuilding is rich but I could do with some more but then again, there are still the other books in the series that may offer more.
We are also introduced to a host of characters and we are left to ponder of their nature and demeanour, making you ask the question of who is good and who is bad. Harry, Heroine and Ron make a great trio of allies, with bravery and wit. They each have distinct traits which complement one another, while also differing in aspects too.
With a book such as this- when a movie also accompanies it- it can be easy to rely on the movie, so as the rule goes, read before you watch (unless it’s too late) but even then there is always so much that movies miss, so there are still surprises within the pages too.
This book seamlessly ties in magic and mystery as an exposition for a series much loved by many over and has cemented its place in the magic world, especially suited for fans of sorcery, urban fantasy, the found-family trope and Chosen Ones.
Thanks to:
Sufyain
Katherine
Jenayna
Qasim
Nimra Nims
Usman
Dovey ♡
Beau
