ClaireB’s Comments (group member since Jul 06, 2014)

ClaireB’s comments from the Nothing But Reading Challenges group.

I received this book as a gift a few months ago, maybe I'll join the buddy read. I hope to have the time for it.

Team Hermione

Judy wrote: "Chapter 3"

I love the Weasley family as a whole! They are just so warm and welcoming people. And so generous, too.

Elen wrote: "✿ Claire ✿ ~ The Clever Berry wrote: "That's a bummer. Such a long time to wait! I guess it's a recurrent problem with popular new releases."

That's right. Also, my library has only 1 copy. I have..."

I never go to the library. Here, we don't have a very nice collection of english books available :(

Elen wrote: "I would love to read it, but I am 10th in library queue. So I will get it only in November/December :(

Happy reading :D"

That's a bummer. Such a long time to wait! I guess it's a recurrent problem with popular new releases.

I've just started this morning. I had it on my shelves and thought I might as well read it now to get the BOM points.

I have to say it looks like it will be a great read. I'm really enjoying it so far.

Anybody else reading it now?

TEAM HERMIONE


Day 1 - Chapters 1 - 12

1. What made you pick up this book? Do you have any expectations / hopes of it? (beyond being a good, entertaining read, obvs!)

I've seen this book everywhere on booktube and instagram and the premise really intrigued me. It also help me add diversity to the authors I read. I have actually high hoped for this book, and after this first chapter, I feel like this could be really good :)

2. We open up with some action, and it doesn't let up at all - do you like this break-neck pace, or is it sacrificing characterisation?

I like it and I don't feel like it's sacrificing characterisation at all.

3. There's 3 POVs - do you have a preference at the moment?

Definitely Zélie. But I also like Inan. I have a feeling about these two characters. If you catch my meaning.

4. What do you think of the setting & magic system, that we've seen so far?

It is fine, but I expect to learn a lot more, about both the setting (seeing as they are going on a journey now) and the magic which definitely will need some development. I'm looking forward to learn more.

5. We end this section on a reveal - how do you see this playing out?

Inan, with his power is bound to end in the "good guys" team. and I definitely see a romance developing between Inan and Zélie.

Tammie wrote: "Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: "Tammie wrote: "I’ve just finished through chapter 10 where Harry overhears prof mcgonigall, madm pomfrey and prof dumbledore agree the chamber of secrets has indeed been ope..."

About Dumbledore appointing Lockhaert instead of Snape, there is an explanation for that, which is revealed only in the later books (not sure in which one, but probably book 6) (view spoiler)[The position in Defence Against the Dark Arts has been jinxed by You-Know-Who himself, when his application for that same position was rejected by Dumbledore years before. Potential teachers, while I don't think they know it was cast by Voldemort, strongly suspect that there's indeed a jinx. This explains why nobody wants the job. (hide spoiler)]

Emelie wrote: "✿ Claire ✿ ~ The Clever Berry wrote: "Emelie wrote: "✿ Claire ✿ ~ The Clever Berry wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "In a way, the first chapters kind of remind me of Matilda - with the mean or ..."

That's probably it. I watched the movies before reading the books and I remember thinking that (book 6 (view spoiler)[Ginny's relationship with Harry made no sense, and it completely came out of the blue. (hide spoiler)]) I didn't really feel that whilst reading the books. It has to be because the character development is lacking in the movies.

Emelie wrote: "✿ Claire ✿ ~ The Clever Berry wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "In a way, the first chapters kind of remind me of Matilda - with the mean or at least clueless adults and the special child.

I to..."

I feel the same for Ginny. I really can't stand her in the movies, and I don't even know why. But in the books, I like her so much more. And Michael Gambon (the second Dumbledore), made me hate his character, too.

Kirsten wrote: "✿ Claire ✿ ~ The Clever Berry wrote: "Kirsten wrote: "✿ Claire ✿ ~ The Clever Berry wrote: "Kirsten wrote: "What edition of this book are people picking up this time around to read/reread/listen to..."

the wand book is beautiful, but there's not so much to read into it. It's more a collection of pictures of all the different wands, with an introduction.

Kirsten wrote: "✿ Claire ✿ ~ The Clever Berry wrote: "Kirsten wrote: "What edition of this book are people picking up this time around to read/reread/listen to?

I am still working my way through my reread of the..."

Are you liking ? I bet it's really interesting.
I got for christmas, but I haven't picked it up yet. I'm looking forward to it, though. And I'm sure it will also take me months to go through it.

Samantha wrote: "Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: "ch 5 & 6

[spoilers removed]"

Right?! I remember him being annoying, but my God, it's worse than I remember."

Everytime I reread it I'm amazed how annoying that teacher can be. It's like the older I get, the less patience I have with characters like him. haha

Kirsten wrote: "What edition of this book are people picking up this time around to read/reread/listen to?

I am still working my way through my reread of the first book but likely will continue onto the 2nd, not..."

This time I'm reading from the illustrated version. I love being able to look at the pictures in between reading. Although, it makes the reading process somewhat slower. lol

Samantha wrote: "I already started this book XD I'm wanting to get through the first 3 as fast as possible so I have more time to read the bigger ones. Those are always the ones I struggle to get myself to read, so..."

wow ! I never made the connection with what Tom Riddle did all those years ago. Well spotted !

Suzanne wrote: "In a way, the first chapters kind of remind me of Matilda - with the mean or at least clueless adults and the special child.

I totally didn't remember that Harry was a bit sarcastic. ..."

yes, that's something that doesn't come out so much in the movies. but he has a lot of sas. I love how witty he is sometimes :D

joining in for Team Hermione !

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
by JK Rowling

Date read: 05/14/18
Pages: 368
BOM/BR? YES Link to thread
Characters: Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Neville Longbottom, Draco Malfoy, Albus Dumbledore, Severus Snape, Quirell, Freg, Crabbe, Oliver, Vernon

Emelie wrote: "Is it too late to join for Tower Team? If not, I'll jump in for Team Cedric Diggory!"

I think you can still sign up to be on the waiting list for replacements. But I'm not sure you can just choose which group you'll be put in if you do.

Chapter 15

(view spoiler)[It never made sense to me that their punishment is to go into the forbidden forest... especially at night. And also separating into groups! As if these little first years could defend themselves from the dangerous creatures running around in that forest. It's just unresponsible !

On another note, I love the centaurs in the Harry Potter world. haha, they are so funny, always looking at the stars and being all criptic. (hide spoiler)]

Devann wrote: "apparently i need to rewatch the movies because many people have said they are noticing all the differences but to me every scene was almost exactly like the movie version. i haven't seen the movie..."

Well, there are always differences between book and movie. The first Harry Potter, to be honest, is pretty well done. At least in my opinion. There aren't THAT many differences. Just a few minor things if we look at it objectively. But of course, being devoted readers, these details matter to us. haha