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Feb 03, 2009
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A fantastic beginning! Rowling does an incredible job of introducing Harry, a likable protagonist who you just can't help but root for, and cleverly allows her readers to experience the wonder of her imaginative magical world through his eyes as he experiences so much for the first time. Since I have previously read the entire series, it was very fun to revisit the first book knowing all of what happens afterward and on the lookout for details that end up paying off later, of which there are man
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The audible version was perfect for the #ayearathon #harrypotter #audible love it! Refreshing after having a decent period where it was almost like reading it for the first time.
Loved it. A great introduction to an excellent series.
2012 review originally published at Jayne's Books.
I read this book while listening to the audio at the same time and I while I had thought I had read the book, I really hadn't, as I found passages in the book that I had basically glanced over the first four or five times that I have read this book. I can't exactly recall what I missed, but there were quite a few portions of the book that I clearly had missed as I listened to the book. As to t ...more
2012 review originally published at Jayne's Books.
I read this book while listening to the audio at the same time and I while I had thought I had read the book, I really hadn't, as I found passages in the book that I had basically glanced over the first four or five times that I have read this book. I can't exactly recall what I missed, but there were quite a few portions of the book that I clearly had missed as I listened to the book. As to t ...more
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Book 1) by J.K. Rowling (1998)
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The whole series was pretty entertaining.
One of the children who accompanied their parents to work this week wore a robe and Gryffindor tie. I saw it as a sign that I should reread the series. It never fails to delight me.
Re-reading the series before the last movie comes out. They get better every time I read them!!
one of my most favorite series! I reread it when ever i have a chance.
