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rebekkamafia's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia, Violence, and Blood
ame3_33's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Sono le scelte che facciamo Harry, che dimostrano quello che siamo veramente
Decisamente meglio del primo libro per quanto riguarda gli avvenimenti descritti, anche se la fatphobia continua ad esistere, soprattutto nella prima parte.
Continuo con la mia idea che, per quello che ho letto fino ad ora, i film rendono molto di più della versione scritta. Risolvono molte incongruenze, danno più lore e suspanse (per esempio nel film si scopre solo alla fine per chi lavora Dobby).
Non so se è la traduzione ma la quantità di "disse" mi irrita un po', alcuni autori li omettono proprio per rendere gli scambi di battute più fluenti: non serve esplicitare chi dice cosa se ogni personaggio ha un proprio tono di voce e un modo di parlare ed atteggiarsi. Adoro il rapporto tra Ron e Harry, il legame tra la famiglia Weasley e il ragazzo è una delle cose che i libri riescono a rappresentare meglio. Peccato che nel film non gli è stato dato molto peso, ma Percy è diventato in poco tempo uno dei miei preferiti.
Mi piacerebbe leggere nei prossimi volumi molto di più da Hermione e Ginny.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia
khylababyla's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Chamber of Secrets is to be honest my least favorite of the series. I dunno if that’s because it scared me as a small child when I first read it or if I genuinely don’t care for it.
That being said it is a great sequel to the first book, the characters are back for another year at Hogwarts and this time Ginny (and others) join the school as first years! A whole new slew of adventures and a whole new (goofy af) DA teacher.
(And the unfortunate mention of good god JK Rowlings prejudice really can be painfully felt at times.)
That being said it is a great sequel to the first book, the characters are back for another year at Hogwarts and this time Ginny (and others) join the school as first years! A whole new slew of adventures and a whole new (goofy af) DA teacher.
(And the unfortunate mention of good god JK Rowlings prejudice really can be painfully felt at times.)
Content Warnings
Moderate: War
Minor: Fatphobia
misslynette's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Reread the first four books in 2020 and yikes at the level of fatphobia and body shaming Rowling does. If my daughter ever wants to read this series like I did as a kid, I will have to have some very serious conversations with her. (This isn't to mention how much of a POS Rowling is otherwise.)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming and Fatphobia
pelledorso's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Blood
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Slavery, Violence, Vomit, and Classism
Minor: Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Self harm, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Murder
orchidlilly's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Grief
Moderate: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child death, Death, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Stalking, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Fatphobia, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Xenophobia, Antisemitism, Religious bigotry, Fire/Fire injury, and Classism
lunar_witch's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Fatphobia, Hate crime, Slavery, Blood, and Classism
Moderate: Medical content, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
bingsdings's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
Love the language and the pacing and the general idea of Harry Potter, hate some of the messages the books send, like the fatphobia, lack of representation; and the fact that Harry is never questioned or criticised and is painted as this character without any flaws, he does break rules, but *wow he's so rebellious*.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Fatphobia, Violence, and Abandonment
Minor: Death of parent
Harry lives in a toxic family situation and is treated very badly (I don't know why Dumbledore never does anything about that)emynewen's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Child abuse, and Fatphobia
kelly_e's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Author: J.K. Rowling
Series Harry Potter #2
Genre: YA Fantasy
Rating: 4.0
Pub Date: July 2 1998
T H R E E • W O R D S
Enchanting • Nostalgic • Fun
📖 S Y N O P S I S
After an awful summer at the Dursley's, Harry cannot wait to return to Hogwarts for his second year. However, just before he is set to go back, he receives a dire warning from Dobby not to return. Harry disregards the warning, but little does he know his second year will be just as eventful as his first as the mystery surrounding the infamous Chamber of Secrets takes centre stage.
💭 T H O U G H T S
I've been thoroughly enjoying my re-read of this series and a return to the magical world that is Hogwarts. Although book two is one of my least favourites, it does introduce a ton of characters, plot points and aspects that will play a major role in future books. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets continues to build the world of Hogwarts, and demonstrates how Harry, Ron and Hermione work together as a team to get things accomplished. I loved the introduction of Parseltongue, the Polyjuice potion, and a more in depth glimpse into the various classes. It all made me want to be transported to Hogwarts.
One of the opening scenes with Dobby attempting to dissuade Harry from returning to school is so chaotic that it evoked anxiety in me (but I love how the Dobby story played out in the end) and the scene where Harry and Ron arrive at the school always cracks me up for some reason. Harry's time spent with the Weasley's endeared them to be even further, and I loved how Ginny gained a more prominent role.
While there is a lot of serious stuff going on, there is also a lot of humour which is part of the reason I love this series. There's no doubt Rowling is a fantastic storyteller. My criticism would definitely be that it felt like the action ended and the school year was wrapped up all too quickly. I can't recall if this is consistent across the books or not, but I enjoyed the quiet wrapping up of all the school related aspects, which felt lacking here.
I'll be continuing on with listening and reading along in my physical book as a move through the series. The audio really brings to life different personality traits in some of the characters. I'll be picking up book three is July.
📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• readers of all ages!
🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S
"It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities."
"You will also find that help will always be given at Hogwarts to those who ask for it."
Author: J.K. Rowling
Series Harry Potter #2
Genre: YA Fantasy
Rating: 4.0
Pub Date: July 2 1998
T H R E E • W O R D S
Enchanting • Nostalgic • Fun
📖 S Y N O P S I S
After an awful summer at the Dursley's, Harry cannot wait to return to Hogwarts for his second year. However, just before he is set to go back, he receives a dire warning from Dobby not to return. Harry disregards the warning, but little does he know his second year will be just as eventful as his first as the mystery surrounding the infamous Chamber of Secrets takes centre stage.
💭 T H O U G H T S
I've been thoroughly enjoying my re-read of this series and a return to the magical world that is Hogwarts. Although book two is one of my least favourites, it does introduce a ton of characters, plot points and aspects that will play a major role in future books. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets continues to build the world of Hogwarts, and demonstrates how Harry, Ron and Hermione work together as a team to get things accomplished. I loved the introduction of Parseltongue, the Polyjuice potion, and a more in depth glimpse into the various classes. It all made me want to be transported to Hogwarts.
One of the opening scenes with Dobby attempting to dissuade Harry from returning to school is so chaotic that it evoked anxiety in me (but I love how the Dobby story played out in the end) and the scene where Harry and Ron arrive at the school always cracks me up for some reason. Harry's time spent with the Weasley's endeared them to be even further, and I loved how Ginny gained a more prominent role.
While there is a lot of serious stuff going on, there is also a lot of humour which is part of the reason I love this series. There's no doubt Rowling is a fantastic storyteller. My criticism would definitely be that it felt like the action ended and the school year was wrapped up all too quickly. I can't recall if this is consistent across the books or not, but I enjoyed the quiet wrapping up of all the school related aspects, which felt lacking here.
I'll be continuing on with listening and reading along in my physical book as a move through the series. The audio really brings to life different personality traits in some of the characters. I'll be picking up book three is July.
📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• readers of all ages!
🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S
"It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities."
"You will also find that help will always be given at Hogwarts to those who ask for it."
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, and Blood
Moderate: Body shaming, Fatphobia, and Violence
Minor: Death and Death of parent