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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 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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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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