A Goodreads user asked this question about Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Parts One and Two (Harry Potter, #8):
Can i start reading this book without reading the previous books ? ( I've watched all the movies )
Innastholiel I'd say yes. You don't really need to read the HP books to follow the plot of The Cursed Child, if that's what you mean. It doesn't so much continue t…moreI'd say yes. You don't really need to read the HP books to follow the plot of The Cursed Child, if that's what you mean. It doesn't so much continue the series as it is a story set in its universe, in my opinion.

However, and I know I'm probably the 973rd or so person to tell you this: Read the books. They're so much better than the movies. Really.(less)
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