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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Parts One and Two (Harry Potter, #8)

J.K. Rowling,

Jack Thorne,

John Tiffany

Start date: September 2, 2016

Finish date: September 30, 2016

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Aug 02, 2016 Joni (Jonez) rated it liked it

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. 2.75

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child 4am review/rant:

This is a difficult review, and one I may end up thinking on and possibly editing in the future. I first have to say that I went into this with an open mind. This isn't an eighth novel penned by JK Rowling. It is a collaboration, it's is meant for the stage and it is more a love letter come to life for the potter universe and its fans. Now, I could say this is almost like a piece of fan-fiction, and with that mindset I could probably enjoy i ...more

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Aug 16, 2016 Sarah Nessler rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I can honestly say I was one of many that highly anticipated the release of this book and I an say that I was not disappointed. Although sometimes difficult to read due to the script/play form it was highly entertaining and brought me back to the wizarding world I loved so dearly! I know JK Rowling has been quoted in saying she is finished with series for real "this time" however I think it is impossible for her to be finished, and hope I am correct in thinking this way. It is hard to imagine no ...more

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Jul 31, 2018 Navi rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: libby-overdrive, fantasy, young-adult, play, time-travel, library

I enjoyed this way more than I thought I would!

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Dec 28, 2016 Marla Cosner rated it it was amazing

Wonderful read. It's hard to embark on a journey with characters that are emotionally important to you, so much later--and there were a few things that struck me as incongruous, which I attribute to the writers of the script--but all in all, it was satisfying to spend an evening with old friends. ...more

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Jan 08, 2017 Sarah rated it really liked it · review of another edition

A nostalgic return to the Harry Potter world

I thoroughly enjoyed 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child'! Taking place over 20 years after the events of the last Harry Potter book, it mostly follows the events of Harry and Ginny's son, Albus. While there are one or two moments I found slightly questionable (plot-wise), I could not put this book down. I would love to see it in the theatre, if for no other reason than to see how the magic is brought to life. ...more

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Aug 18, 2016 Lau Maia rated it really liked it

Shelves: finished-series

Oh I read this book from start to finish without stopping. What can I say? I was anxious to start and it was a awesome page turner.
In comparison to the other HP books it lacked the narrative style and I wish it had 500 pages more with descriptions of the events and that we could know more about Albus, Scorpius and the other children but for a fan of the world I was glad I could enter it once more.
I loved all the kids and the plot was good... I just felt so sorry that it ended so quickly, I miss ...more

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