Rowling has, in my opinion, improved on the literary style used by Roald Dahl and similar writers. Characters are more complex and the themes are deeper and interchanged; By looking carefully you will find many of the themes influenced by some strong philosophy. And all of this happening in a highly imaginative and absurd world.
Rowling Is my living proof that a world of magic can describe aspects of or own, better than we can do without.
Grade: A+ /
lofotr / May 25, 2015
What can I say that hasn't already been said? These are phenomenal reads. I held off from reading Harry Potter because I thought they were nothing but over hyped trash for children. I was very wrong! The first few books are a little on the children's literature side, but they are still great stories that set the overarching plot up well. The later books have a much darker tone and culminate in a great climax. If you think these are just kids books, give them a read, you will be surprised.
Book 1: A+
Book 2: A+
Book 3: A+
Book 4: A+
Book 5: C-
Book 6: A+
Book 7: A+
Total: A
Grade: A /
GBechz / Jun 21, 2013
Like many other readers, I found the first books less enjoyable, but I believe that is simply due to the fact that they are meant for children, and as Harry and his friends grew, so do the themes, narrative, writing, and conflict. Book 4 is a turning point, the end is brilliant. I think that this series deserves the praise, movies, a theme park, and everything!
I have like 60 books waiting to be read on my bookshelf. Mostly because I keep going back and rereading these for the umpteenth time.
Grade: A+ /
daniellen / Apr 16, 2014
