One of the most popular heroes of teenage literature in the late 90s and early 2000s is Harry Potter. Reviews of books with his participation shed light on how many readers have been and remain fans of this amazing hero and his fascinating adventures.
The English writer Joan Rowling, who has become famous all over the world thanks to a series of novels, has received several prestigious literary awards. In total, about 400 million copies of books about the young wizard were sold.
Joanne Rowling
Joan Rowling wrote a series of seven novels, each with the main character as the wizard Harry Potter. Reviews of books allow you to create a full impression not only of the character himself, but also of the works as a whole.
Speaking directly about Rowling, she initially worked as a translator for Amnesty International. The idea to write a novel about a young wizard she had in 1990 on the way by train to London from Manchester. In subsequent years, her life cannot be called successful. She divorced her husband, her mother later died. We had to live in poverty. That all changed in 1997 when she published the first book about the wizard boy.
Subsequently, she wrote 6 more sequel novels, becoming one of the most famous children's writers in the world. More recently, three more official additions have been released. At this, Rowling said goodbye to the story of Potter, deciding to do literature for adults. It was obvious that even if she couldn’t succeed, at first she was guaranteed commercial success, as everyone would be curious to know what was written by the creator of the loudest book series of the turn of the century.
The story of Joan Rowling is a story of writing success. For 5 years, she has gone from a woman surviving on social benefits to a business woman earning millions. All this is due to its intelligence and talent. Today she is the best-selling author in the UK.
Harry Potter
Harry Potter is the main character in Rowling's novels. He is a young wizard who defeated the chief dark magician Voldemort more than once, and the only one who survived in all eight battles that took place on the pages of the works. Harry Potter to this day is extremely popular all over the world.
The boy attracts millions of fans with his character, which neither his evil guardians nor the heavy burden that fell on Harry's shoulders could break - the fight against evil. Harry is kind, courageous, capable of self-sacrifice. He is an excellent comrade and friend, ready to help everyone who needs him. At the same time, he has a strong character: having lost his beloved godfather, he gains a grim determination in his actions.
True, he also has drawbacks: isolation, modesty, secrecy, a desire to solve problems alone, not even relying on his close friends.
First novel
The first part of this magical epic "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" was published in 1997. The book details the beginning of this story. The insidious villain kills the parents of the newborn Harry, but disappears when he tries to kill the baby.
He is taken to relatives, where he is brought up the first 10 years of his life. Relatives live not sweetly for him. At the same time, strange things happen to the boy from time to time: either violently cut hair suddenly grows out, or it turns out that he can talk with a snake.
At 11, he learns the true story of his birth, learns that he is a wizard and he will have to gain knowledge at the magic school of Hogwarts. Such a prospect he is only happy. The first year of study at this school is dedicated to this novel.
Reviews on the first work of Rowling
It is amazing that not only children but also adults fell in love with Harry Potter. Reviews about books are often written not by teenagers, but by well-established people.
Many admit that it is strange for them to read a children's book, but they can do nothing about temptation. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is a book whose reviews often begin with the recognition that the parent just wanted to know what his 10-year-old child is so passionate about. And after an hour he could not come off. Many are sure that they will definitely not like this reading matter, and ... are mistaken! At least no one is indifferent.
From the first lines, an interesting plot, author’s imagination, worldly wisdom, with the help of which it becomes easier for a child to explain some truths, captivates. In addition, this book teaches discipline, respect for elders and the fact that every mistake can be corrected. That is why the book is so useful for teenagers.
Second year of study
The following year, Rowling released the second book in a series about a young wizard. The review of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets immediately reassured all fans - the second book is no worse.
The second novel begins exactly on the day when the hero turns 12 years old. Summer has passed, and Harry hasn’t got a single letter from his faithful fellow students. The boy is worried, and here also the uncle with whom he lives requires exceptional humility and respect. A sudden guest appears in his room - Elf Dobby, who warns him against returning to Hogwarts, as there is danger awaiting him. However, fearless Harry does not obey.
The second year of study at the school of magicians is no less intense than the first. This time, the protagonists have to investigate the mysterious attacks on students. It comes to the fact that Harry himself begins to suspect. He needs to prove his innocence and confront the forces of evil.
Reader Impressions of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
High ratings from readers and critics received the book "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets." The reviews of most Rowling fans are devoted to the fact that if the first novel teaches many things at once, then this one is devoted exclusively to a sense of devotion. Friends, my word, principles and ideals ...
A deeper review of the book "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" notes that as the protagonist grows up, the language of the story also changes. It becomes more adult and complex.
For many readers who leave their impressions of this novel, it is the second part of the adventures of the young wizard that becomes beloved. Many were fascinated by the basilisk appearing in it. Readers admit that at night he even appeared to some in a dream, but this did not upset them at all. At this age they like to tickle their nerves. Also, the author was credited with the appearance of new bright characters. In addition to the basilisk, this is the elf Dobby, whom we have already mentioned, and the crybaby Myrtle.
Mysterious prisoner
A year later, the third part of the adventures of Harry Potter and his friends, entitled "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban." In this novel, the protagonist is already in his third year at a school in a magical educational institution. He wants to visit the village of magicians, but for this it is necessary to obtain special permission. To do this, he has to be diligent, but on the last day everything breaks down, like a trip to the treasured village ...
Returning to Hogwarts, the hero is faced with a new difficult task. He and his friends will uncover the mysterious secret of the prisoner, who managed to do the almost impossible - to escape from the terrible prison of Azkaban.
Who is this prisoner? Why was he imprisoned? How did he succeed in a daring and cunning escape? Harry Potter is looking for answers to all these questions in the company of constant friends - Ron and Hermione.
True, the secret that they are trying to reveal turns to them with an unexpected side. It turns out that a prisoner who has been freed creates a mortal danger for the main character of the novel.
Reviews on the book "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban"
Most fans were not enthusiastic about the new book. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, the book reviewed in this article, was the least successful of the first three parts of the magical teenage epic.
Readers noted that with each new novel in books, there was less and less magic. He was less in "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets", and compared with the debut novel - in the third part even less. Many were upset by this state of affairs.
But Harry Potter is still good. Reviews about books and this kind, principled boy were not only dissatisfied, but also enthusiastic. The lack of magic was more than compensated by the fascinating adventures in which the characters found themselves. It often seemed as if young wizards themselves were facing danger. Needless to say, this actually happened.
Another advantage was the colorful and detailed description of Quidditch. A favorite game of students at Hogwarts, which until then was presented casually and without a soul. After the third part, there were not only specialists in this game, but also those who sincerely wished that in the next novels Harry Potter would prove his best in fights. Critics' reviews of books come down to one thought: despite some minor flaws, the author manages to keep the reader interested and a good literary syllable in each subsequent work.
Decisive battle
In total, the main narrative of the adventures of English wizards consists of seven parts. This is also Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
In the seventh novel, everything goes to a decisive battle between the main characters, the main antagonists of this series of books - the good mature wizard Harry Potter and the personification of evil Voldemort. According to the prophecies that appeared in previous books, after this fight, only one will survive.
The main intrigue is that this time Harry has nowhere to wait for help. He is absolutely alone against universal evil. From an unexpected side, some characters show themselves. Those who were considered friends create meannesses, and those who were mistaken for enemies help and support in difficult times.
It is worth noting that Rowling hoped that the reader would grow and grow up with the main character, therefore, with each new novel, she not only complicated the language, but also introduced new moral and ethical questions and problems. As a result, in this novel, the border between Good and Evil becomes so ghostly that it is practically erased. Finally, this part is what all Rowling fans have been waiting for so long. The writer reveals magical secrets.
Reviews on the book "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows"
Reviews of books about Harry Potter were especially often written after the release of this final novel. Fans deservedly appreciated the book. If the notes of discontent slipped in the reviews, it was only due to the fact that in Russian literature nothing of the sort can be found.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is a book whose reviews have been almost entirely positive. It is impossible not to recognize the unconditional success of the author.
Official additions
After the last part of the adventures of Harry Potter appeared on the bookshelves, the fans did not worry for a long time. Soon, Joan Rowling began releasing official add-ons. A total of four more novels were released.
"Harry Potter and the Cursed Child." A book whose reviews were written much more often than all the others.
The latest novel deserves special mention.
Reviews on the book "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child"
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a book whose reviews have perhaps been the most controversial. Largely because it turned out to be a play. Not all Rowling fans were ready for this format. And this kind of literature inevitably led to an abundance of dialogues and pathos. Predictably, the internal monologues that the writer used before disappeared.
In addition, reviews of the book "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child", already as a positive point, noted a large number of time travels. This move of the author was enthusiastically accepted by most fans.