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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter, #1)

J.K. Rowling

Start date: December 19, 2013

Finish date: December 31, 2013

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Feb 20, 2017 James Kemp rated it really liked it

Shelves: fantasy, fiction, owned

This is possibly the book that I have read more than any other (the only other contenders are either The Silver Sword or The Facts Factory by Giles Brandreth - both of which fell apart in my primary school bag).

I started reading when there were only two sequels out, and have re-read each of the books before the next one was published. I've also re-read them after watching the movies. So I've re-read this one at least six times. It's an awesome universe with loads of potential, and JK Rowling is ...more

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Aug 15, 2014 Iulia rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favourites, top-favourites

I'm writing this review a few months later, and I have to say, I'm surprised I still have the HP books on my mind. Many times I've typed on Google "harry potter similar books" and, of course, I haven't found anything like it yet, and I doubt I will. Perhaps there are many great books out there, but the huge fandom revolving around the HP books and movies make it a fascinating book and world. This is my no. 1 escapist book series. There is no place like Hogwarts. I will always feel magic when I r ...more

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Aug 17, 2019 Rebecca rated it really liked it

Slightly different than the movie. Explained a few things I either missed or simply weren't in the movie. Happy to see how closely the movie people followed the book, though, making only slight alterations! They certainly kept the spirit of the book. ...more

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