Harry Potter Review

Written by: J.K. Rowling

Admittedly, I postponed reading this book for many years. I’m not sure why. Many times, my girlfriend and various friends asked if I’d read it and when I told them I hadn’t they were surprised.

Honestly, fantasy isn’t one of my favorite genres, but with that being said the book was pretty solid. The characters are likeable, the writing is tight and witty. The pacing is exceptional. As much as I didn’t want to admit it in the beginning, I understand its critical acclaim. World building of this magnitude is incredibly difficult to accomplish.

This is the perfect example of a protagonist and an antagonist that deserve each other. With that being said, there were a few things that struck me as odd that never really got answered. Spoiler alert. Why would you send children into a dark forest as punishment when it’s said in the beginning they are forbidden? Where did Harry’s parents wealth come from? And the biggest question of all… why would you jeopardize children’s safety by keeping the sorcerers stone in the school? 9/10.