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A Legend Is Born
So I refused to read Harry Potter for years. I saw the first two movies, and lost my interest. I could never understand the hype surrounding this children's book. Then the book Seven came out, and all my seemingly mature, professional friends stormed the bookstores, loc...Read More
So I refused to read Harry Potter for years. I saw the first two movies, and lost my interest. I could never understand the hype surrounding this children's book. Then the book Seven came out, and all my seemingly mature, professional friends stormed the bookstores, locking themselves in their apartments for four days, emerging with a glow unparalleled to any I have seen. A sheep that I am, I decided to not stand out and bought the first Harry Potter book. A day later I emerged from my dwelling, smile on my face and a need to read more about Harry. Whoever said that Harry was for kids only? For shame! J.K. Rowling is one of those rare novelists who write flawlessly, capturing imagination, hopes and dreams, addressing children and adults alike. Great story line, clear messages and a whole new world to explore are just some of the attributes of the first Harry Potter. Harry, a wizard by birth and unaware of it, is 11 and living with his mother's sister and her family. An orphan, Harry is treated as such in a very Dickensonian way by his adopted family, who detests Harry for being different. That all changes when Harry starts attending Hogwarts, a school for wizards and witches, where a whole new world unfolds before him. The new school is not without dangers, and Harry learns the truth about his parents' deaths, as well as about the lightning shaped scar on his own forehead that made Harry a celebrity in the world of witchcraft. A fantastic novel that kept me yearning for more. And thankfully, there IS more. Highly recommeded.Show Less
posted by Anonymous on August 20, 2007
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9 out of 35 people found this review helpful.
ugh...
they need to make the harry potter series available for the nook!!
posted by 9071003 on August 21, 2011
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Anonymous
Posted August 20, 2007
A Legend Is Born
So I refused to read Harry Potter for years. I saw the first two movies, and lost my interest. I could never understand the hype surrounding this children's book. Then the book Seven came out, and all my seemingly mature, professional friends stormed the bookstores, locking themselves in their apartments for four days, emerging with a glow unparalleled to any I have seen. A sheep that I am, I decided to not stand out and bought the first Harry Potter book. A day later I emerged from my dwelling, smile on my face and a need to read more about Harry. Whoever said that Harry was for kids only? For shame! J.K. Rowling is one of those rare novelists who write flawlessly, capturing imagination, hopes and dreams, addressing children and adults alike. Great story line, clear messages and a whole new world to explore are just some of the attributes of the first Harry Potter. Harry, a wizard by birth and unaware of it, is 11 and living with his mother's sister and her family. An orphan, Harry is treated as such in a very Dickensonian way by his adopted family, who detests Harry for being different. That all changes when Harry starts attending Hogwarts, a school for wizards and witches, where a whole new world unfolds before him. The new school is not without dangers, and Harry learns the truth about his parents' deaths, as well as about the lightning shaped scar on his own forehead that made Harry a celebrity in the world of witchcraft. A fantastic novel that kept me yearning for more. And thankfully, there IS more. Highly recommeded.
34 out of 38 people found this review helpful.
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Balina
Posted August 17, 2011
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love it
The book is definitely a must read. I have enjoyed reading all the H.P. books from start to finish.
25 out of 30 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted April 25, 2009
This Just Might Be My Favorite
This book pulled me in from the beginning, when Harry was placed on the doorstep. I barely put it down. J.K. Rowling creates a magical world and you feel like you are Harry because you are experiencing Hogwarts for the first time, like him. Even though they are not normal experiences, you feel kind of like him, just thrust in. Thoroughly well written and very enjoyable.
18 out of 22 people found this review helpful.
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Awesome!
I am a 20-something reader. I have seen all the Harry Potter movies many, many times and I love them. So naturally I had to read the books before the 6th movie comes out. I'm so happy I did! This book is fun. It is different than the movie and definitly more solid. You get to know the characters and it makes situations that take place more meaningful. I think this is a great book for all ages, like most readers say. Their is nothing I can tell you about this book that the previous reviews haven't already said. 5 stars! It's a brilliant book.
14 out of 17 people found this review helpful.
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MishMan11
Posted April 1, 2009
click here if you have a life
Harry Potter is one of the very best books I've ever read. This book is about a young boy named Harry who found out he was a very famous wizard! It is filled with danger and excitement on each page. J.K.Rowling is a great author and releases new thoughts by the minute.
11 out of 13 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted August 21, 2011
ugh...
they need to make the harry potter series available for the nook!!
9 out of 35 people found this review helpful.
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Colette8
Posted May 19, 2010
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The best series you'll ever read...no matter your age.
Where to start? J.K. Rowling is an AMAZING author. These books are funny, engaging, entertaining, and way better than the movies. Her books are incredibly rich with detail...so much so, that I know for a fact, you can read them 15 TIMES and still want to read them again and again when new books are scarce. More than that, you take new stuff from them with every read. It's a great book series for any person, of any age. Everyone in my family has read them, and loved every minute of it, my parents included. So don't assume they're just for kids. On the opposite side of that coin, even if you know a kid too young to read it, odds are they'd love to listen to the story if someone read it to them. This series has turned my brothers into readers, when they wouldn't go within 10 feet of a book before. Try it out! You'll love it...all I can say is... get a hardcover...cause a paperback certainly won't last long. lol.
9 out of 10 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted March 27, 2012
Who agrees with me?
HARRY POTTER CAN ROCK TWILIGHT ANY DAY!!!!!! ITS WAAAAAAY BETTER!!!!!!!
7 out of 8 people found this review helpful.
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tob2007
Posted September 14, 2010
The Begining of the Greatest Book Series EVER!!!!
Quite a few years ago, I was a kid who spent all my time in front of th TV. Always thought books were for nerds. That is why I was so surprised when I got a copy of "Harry Potter" for Christmas. I thought I would never read it. One day I was home sick and the cable boxwas broken. I decided to read "Harry Potter". I finished it that day. I became a reader after that. These books are the best books ever, written by an exelent author. I cannot reccomend them enough! This book marks the begining of the greatest book series ever!
6 out of 6 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted May 11, 2009
I loved this book
I own the original and I'm a huge Harry Potter fan. I couldn't pass up getting the 10th anniversary edition. It's worth reading over and over again. You find out things you didn't notice the first time or two. J.K. Rowling is brilliant. The cover art is beautiful as always. I highly recommend getting this copy. You can never have too many Harry Potter books!!
6 out of 6 people found this review helpful.
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lev924
great book like the movies really good
6 out of 10 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted September 23, 2008
I love Harry Potter
I am obsessed with the Harry Potter series! I can't believe that it has been that long since they have been out! I love that they redid the artwork. It looks wonderful! I love that they have Harry looking in the mirror.
5 out of 6 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted May 5, 2012
Amazing
I love Harry Potter so much. I have all the books, movies, shirts, legobsets, everything! J.K. Rowling i such a role model to me. I have reade each book multiple times and they keep getting better! Some if the people who write the reviews are idiots who havent read the books. Harry Potter is about love, friendahip, good overpowering evil, and doing whats right in the face of adversity. Twilight, in th eother hand, is about how important it is to have a boyfriend. The Hunger Games is a great book, but the second two bored me half to death. All the HP books are amazing :) Any HG fan will live Harry Potter. Uf you are looking for a romance, a fantasy, an action, or a book that has all of the above, Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone is the book for you
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted May 4, 2012
Loved it!
This is probably my third or fourth time reading this book. Just as good as the firsr time I read it!
3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted March 27, 2012
I love this book
I love this book. I am happy to have the entire collection in ebook format.
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Mztea
Posted March 27, 2012
So happy these books are finally in e-format... but buying books
So happy these books are finally in e-format... but buying books from other countries and other languages would be also awesome.
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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When I first heard about the Harry Potter series I was uninteres
When I first heard about the Harry Potter series I was uninterested. I like vampire books, horror books, and of course chick lit books. However, I had to read it for a children's literature class, and I LOVED IT! What a good book- you do not need to be a child to read this series. I am excited to pick up the next book to see how the series progresses. A+++ for Harry Potter!
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted April 7, 2012
Infinity Stars If I Could!
I lov e the series, the movies, EVERYTHING about Harry Potter. Anyone can love this series! I would rate this infinity stars if I could!
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted March 29, 2012
Great book
This book was great and was so awsome but a little slow
2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted November 14, 2010
Don't Read It!!!!
Don't read!! it is soo boring i could barely make it through the first 10pgs!! But I thought well it might get better if i keep on reading so it did and it never got less boring!!! Hated it!!
2 out of 5 people found this review helpful.
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