J. K. Rowling - Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone

Pros: Everyone can now stop nagging me to read it.
Cons: Having to swallow my pride.

It takes a certain kind of arrogance to think you’re not wasting anybody’s time by writing the 724th review of a book that everyone else in the world seems to have already read. The kind of arrogance that manifests itself in the pleasure of ...

Pros: Well written, funny, imaginative
Cons: Characters lack depth, a little too predictable in places

Firstly, apologies to those who've had to rate this again - it was posted in the right place, but since the product details for it were mixed up, it looked like it was in the wrong place. So... here it is again! **************** I ...

Pros: Appealing characters, amusing and enchanting mix of fantasy and adventure
Cons: None...unless you're a humorless Muggle (non-magical person)

Mr. and Mrs. Dursley, of number four, Privet Drive, were proud to say that they were perfectly normal, thank you very much. They were the last people you'd expect to be involved in anything strange or mysterious, because they just didn't hold with ...

Pros: Wonderful introduction to Harry Potter; a story for all ages
Cons: Short on character development

The world of magic has been interpreted in various ways since the dawn of time, and it is still a mystery to this very day. Author J.K. Rowling has her own ideas and presents them in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone as she introduces Harry ...

Pros: Introduction to a truly magical world
Cons: Gives the impression that the whole series will be suitable for young children

Okay, so I know there are over 600 reviews of Harry Potter on this site, and my thoughts might be repeated in some of those reviews, but I am not about to wade through them to find out. In looking for a banned book to write about in pestyside's Banned ...

Pros: Entertaining, fun, creative, imaginative
Cons: Books are addictive, reader ends up neglecting real-life activities

I’m guilty! Guilty, of course, because I have now joined the rest of the Harry Potter addicts, and guilty because I am writing the nth review of these wonderful J.K. Rowling books! Yes, I am an adult. Yes, spending time reading ...

Pros: Delightfully engrossing story that came to life. The book got children reading.
Cons: None for me

I’m an adult and I love Harry Potter. I have seen the two movies and I have all four of the books. I reserved a copy of the fifth book months ago. I had been hearing about the Harry Potter books for a while before I read any of them. My best ...

Pros: Wizards, witches, flying broomsticks, goblins, dragons, humor... fantasy for everyone!
Cons: Some parents may be wary of the whole magic scene, but no worries, I promise!

Okay, so I've finally began the Harry Potter series. I saw the movie and decided it was time. For those of you who have been living under a rock (I am the cliche goddess), J. K. Rowling has created a well-known and loved series of books about a young ...

Pros: Rowlings use of names, imagination, fun, and well-established themes of friendship
Cons: I tried to jump off my roof riding a broom. THAT stings.

After all that's been said about Harry Potter, what's left to say? I rarely write the 470th review for an item, because I'd rather expose more people to the rarer things I enjoy, instead of the things everyone already knows about. In my conceited...

Pros: Characters; setting; humor; themes. A wonderful read-aloud!

Cons: Their huge popularity sometimes turns potential readers (who might really enjoy them) off.

This past week I've been remembering an old friend. His name is Harry Potter, and you've might have met him too. The first time I saw Harry, he was just a skinny eleven year old kid with touseled black hair, taped up glasses, and a funny ...

Pros: Great detail. Great story. Written from a kids perspective.
Cons: A little scary at times.

Harry Potter has become a part of our family. We own all of the books, and have listened to them on tape as a family. And we have heard/read the stories of his life more than once. J.K. Rowling has definitely brought my family together and...

Pros: A true Masterpiece.
Cons: Attracts nutters from their hiding places.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone By J. K. Rowling. So much has been written about Harry Potter…I figure it’s my turn. (Note: The title was changed to Sorcerer’s Stone for American consumption, it being figured we ...

Pros: Fun characters. Fun setting. Just plain fun!
Cons: Setting up Harry's world slows down the first half.

Yep, I'm coming late to the party. I have had every intention of reading these books, but I've been waiting until I knew when the last one was coming out. Since I've run out of excuses, I've decided to read them and discover the magic for myself. ...

Pros: Roll out the red carpet because this is one of the most delightful books--children's or otherwise--to come down the pike in years. If you love C.S. Lewis or Roald Dahl, then you can't afford to miss J.K. Rowling
Cons: Character and plot development occasionally get shortchanged--but that's my only "Mugglish" criticism

Once upon a time, when my life was a little less complicated, I read the entire Narnia Chronicles to my three children. It took the course of an entire summer, but every night we’d sit down just before bedtime and, using my best theatrical voices, I’d...

Pros: Strong characters, fun, action packed, never boring
Cons: Nothing

I just finished listening to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and liked it so well that I can’t wait to read the rest of the series. I can now understand what all of the buzz was about when these books were first published. Harry Potter ...