The Harry Potter trilogy: The Philosopher's Stone; The Chamber of Secrets; The Prisoner of Azkaba...
This box set collects hard cover editions Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, and Harry Po...
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Feb 27, 2009
Noah
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I gave in and decided I had to see what all the fuss was about. I enjoyed all the books, but the pacing is a little off. The earlier books are more obviously children's books, and then, as the broader appeal of the series became clear, she started to write for a more adult audience and both the plotlines and prose become more convoluted. If for some odd reason you haven't read these yet, I'd recommend them, if only for the sake of cultural literacy.
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Nov 22, 2010
HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS
This is a very interesting book because he doesnt actually go to school at hogwarts at the start of this book, also he has to live at his aunt and uncles house because his parents are dead. Harry was expecting letters from his friends Harmione and Ron, but he never got any. His aunt and uncles names are uncle Vernon Dursley and aunt Petunia Dursley and they have a son called Dudley. Harry has to stay in his room all day and he has a pet owl a More...
This is a very interesting book because he doesnt actually go to school at hogwarts at the start of this book, also he has to live at his aunt and uncles house because his parents are dead. Harry was expecting letters from his friends Harmione and Ron, but he never got any. His aunt and uncles names are uncle Vernon Dursley and aunt Petunia Dursley and they have a son called Dudley. Harry has to stay in his room all day and he has a pet owl a More...
Jul 16, 2009
Ruby
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The 3rd story has always been my favorite so I had to read it again. Of all the books it's the only one where Harry Potter is not battling Lord Voldemort so-as the little kid I was when I started reading-it was not "scary." I also loved finding out Sirius was a good guy and that Harry finally had a family. A great book for good feelings.
The second one was just as fun. Dobby is such a classic character and he always makes me laugh. My all time favorite was Professor Lockha More...
The second one was just as fun. Dobby is such a classic character and he always makes me laugh. My all time favorite was Professor Lockha More...
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Feb 18, 2009
Zara
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Harry Potter makes the world go round.
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Mar 22, 2009
Rita
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What I actually just read is Book 2 only: Chamber of Secrets.
Regret that it is the US edition, as I would prefer the original text with its 'Britishisms'.
But this is Karin's copy and she has the whole set in the US edition.
I enjoyed this a lot. I think DOBBY is the invention of a genius. Intriguing character.
My only criticism is the completely stereotyped nagging-housewife character of Mrs Weasley. Most unbelievable in someone with her powers. What was Rowling More...
Regret that it is the US edition, as I would prefer the original text with its 'Britishisms'.
But this is Karin's copy and she has the whole set in the US edition.
I enjoyed this a lot. I think DOBBY is the invention of a genius. Intriguing character.
My only criticism is the completely stereotyped nagging-housewife character of Mrs Weasley. Most unbelievable in someone with her powers. What was Rowling More...
Jan 29, 2012
Angela
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The BBC Best Reads lists half the Harry Potter series, so this was my next target. Note: I can't find these listed individually on Goodreads but this review includes The Philosopher's Stone (#1) and The Chamber of Secrets (#2). I'm still reading Prisoner of Azkaban.
So far so good. There is nothing pretentious in JK Rowling's writing and I enjoyed the brilliant, easy escape of the first two novels.
I never bothered to read these when they first hit the bestseller list because I though More...
So far so good. There is nothing pretentious in JK Rowling's writing and I enjoyed the brilliant, easy escape of the first two novels.
I never bothered to read these when they first hit the bestseller list because I though More...
Aug 14, 2010
Renay
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i enjoyed reading these three books immensely. well written and easy to read the story is interesting and mysterious.
after watching all the movies again the other day and catching on to yet more of the mysteries involved within the story i decided it was time to finally restart and finish reading the nooks.
the first three i was through in a day each and enjoyed thoroughly. i am picking up ever more of the little secrets and mysteries as i read.
it's amazing what happens when i More...
after watching all the movies again the other day and catching on to yet more of the mysteries involved within the story i decided it was time to finally restart and finish reading the nooks.
the first three i was through in a day each and enjoyed thoroughly. i am picking up ever more of the little secrets and mysteries as i read.
it's amazing what happens when i More...
Jan 29, 2012
Mondaynoaware
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If you're a fan of Dianna Wynne Jones, you may find the first book enjoyable but bordering on pastiche. It's very similar to the Chrestomanci world. That said, it's a fun read and leads you into a world that DWJ fans would find familiar and interesting. The second book, Chamber of Secrets, is a bit more of the same, also enjoyable. I would give both these books maybe 3 1/2 stars. It's not until you read Prisoner of Azkaban that Harry Potter really comes into its own. This is where the world star
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Sep 11, 2009
Julia
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It was really interesting for me to read the first Harry Potter book with words spelled differently. I noticed that I could easily guess what the words were, and it made me realize that the American English and the British English really aren't that different. The story is the same, but a lot of the words are different or spelled differently. I enjoyed this book a lot, and I read it over again occasionally. I like it about the same amount that I like the American version of the first one.
Jan 29, 2012
Orlaith
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The first book I read from the Harry Potter series was the third one, Prisoner of Azkaban; it remained my favourite until the later books were published. The series is fantastic, as the world wide fandom can testify. The sotries are moving and magical, and although the content of Harry's story is quite dark - an orphaned boy who has an abusive childhood only to discover at the age of 11 that he is a wizard and famous in the undergroud wizarding world and that his parents were murdered by the mos
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Sep 26, 2010
Finally started reading these and as usual, the books give a lot more detail and background than the movies. Good entertaining reads. Some of the things that happen in the books I feel you would find more horrifying if they were not spoken so matter of factly or accepted so easily by the characters. One of those reasons why people who read them say "they're not for children" but I think that helps make them very good for them.
Jun 05, 2009
Daddy's read you the first two so far, but by the end of the second it was getting pretty scary so we haven't embarked on the third. You've listened to Philosopher's Stone on CD with Stephen Fry, too, though I think Daddy is MUCH better at doing the voices, especially Hagrid and Harry. Stephen Fry makes all the characters sound quite posh, but Daddy's character's are much better defined and sound more like themselves. He's very funny.
Aug 22, 2010
Tara
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I did not love this book as much as I did the first time. OF course that may be to the length of time I read bits and pieces as well as being exhausted while reading. I wonder if the scene where Professor Trelawney comes for dinner and there are 13 at the table and Harry and Ron get up at the same time is foreshadowing the last installment. Will either Ron or Harry die?
Jun 18, 2010
Avery
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MY ABSOLUTE FAVOURITE SERIES EVER!!! Love the third book, it's my favourite (no Voldemort either), but the entire series is just fantastic :) The only thing is that it left me WISHING that I could live in it... and this may be sad, but I think that I could find history with Prof. Binns interesting, because, after all, it is about goblin rebellions ;)
Mar 11, 2011
Beth - ;)
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I only read book 1 but this was the only edition I could find listed that did not say sorcerer's stone or written by someone else. I also only read the book for product knowledge since I was working in a bookstore at the time and needed to know who all the characters were. I was not sufficiently interested to continue with the series.
Apr 05, 2010
Possessionless
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I remember reading this book at school when I was about 12 years old. I must say this book is incredibly BORING and it should be named as 'Harry Pothead', instead of Harry Potter. I'm not into magic, hogwarts or wizards crap. If you want to read a book similar like this one, I suggest you to go read the Twilight series instead.
Aug 26, 2010
Mrs. Kris's Class
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this is a book about a boy is a wizard who lived lived the killing curse. harry potter is in great dangour.he goes to school to learn spells to kill he who must not be named. the best character because he is famous. harry is the best wizard!you will like this book if you like magicle stuff!
Dec 30, 2009
Nemesis~envy
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You can tell an awesome book from an ordinary one when you still find it interesting after reading it twice or more. The harry potter books are just magically perfect especially the first three ones although i forcefully read half-blood prince just because i became a fan
Sep 05, 2009
Lynn
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I have to admit I have read all the Harry Potter books as soon as they have come out- and gone to the movies:) I was teaching in England when J.K. Rowling first started publishing them and as an English teacher I credit her with getting a whole generation of boys reading!
Apr 24, 2011
Maria
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Note: I only have "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" and "The Chamber of Secrets" in their British-y glory, not "The Prisoner of Azkaban", but if anyone has one that they no longer need (and it's Bloomsbury's copy), I'd be happy to take it off of your hands.
Nov 12, 2009
Ok, I didn't read this version, I've read the newer one. But, it was good. It's more of a children's book. But, if you want to get to the good ones, you have to start with the first one and work up, becuase you won't understand anything the other way around.
Jul 20, 2011
Clare
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Just a quick note to say that by far my favourite in the set is Azkaban and if you only manage to make it through to the third book in the HP series, you've probably managed to read the best!
May 16, 2009
Ayanne
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This book has opened my eyes to reading. It has made me have a passion for reading books. It's well written and its so original, unique. ITS AMAZING!!
I LOVE HARRY POTTER
thank you J.K.Rowling
I LOVE HARRY POTTER
thank you J.K.Rowling
Apr 10, 2009
Yaz
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I have read this twice and now am reading it again. Its an awesome book! There were some bits here and there which were fake 4 me. maybe not for others but overall its a good read.
Feb 11, 2009
Demetri
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I completed the first 3 books and have yet to find motivation to continue reading the rest since I'm no longer able to catch up with the pace at which the movies are released.
Mar 05, 2009
Lauren
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Yes, I am such a nerd that I have read the British versions as well. I love the different expressions like "pop your clogs" instead of "kick the bucket."
Feb 03, 2009
Julia
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I couldn't find Chamber of Secrets, so I settled for th.is. I loved the Chamber of Secrets. It introduces Ginny and the magic and history of Hogwarts
Dec 30, 2011
Charlie
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I would recommend these books to teens and below to about 7 year olds. They have good detail and paint a picture in your head!!!!!!!!!!
Feb 08, 2009
Sara
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Re-reading the series in anticipation of the movie release in July.
Decided this re-read will be the Bloomsbury editions only.
Decided this re-read will be the Bloomsbury editions only.
Jun 28, 2011
Veronica
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I've had a long, long and very satisfying love affair with this series. And I've probably read and re-read each one many times.
