JK Rowling "Harry Potter": reviews of books

One of the most popular heroes of teenage literature of the late 90's and early 2000's - Harry Potter. Reviews of books with his participation shed light on how many readers were and remain fans of this amazing hero and his fascinating adventures.

English writer Joan Rowling, famous throughout the world thanks to a series of novels, 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 a main character, the magician Harry Potter. Reviews of books allow you to create a full-fledged impression not only about the character, but also about the works in general.

Speaking directly about Rowling, she initially worked as an interpreter in the organization "Amnesty International." The idea to write a novel about a young wizard, she appeared in 1990 on the way by train to London from Manchester. In subsequent years, her life can not be called successful. She divorced her husband, later her mother died. We had to live in poverty. Everything changed in 1997, when she published the first book about a wizard boy.

Subsequently, she wrote six more novels-sequels, becoming one of the most famous children's writers in the world. More recently, three more official additions have been issued. On this, Rowling said goodbye to the story of Potter, deciding to do literature for adults. It was obvious that even if it did not work out, at first it had commercial success, since everyone would be curious to know what the author of the loudest book series of the turn of the century wrote.

The story of Joan Rowling is a story of writer success. For 5 years she has gone from a woman who survives to social benefits, to a business woman who earns millions. All this is due to his intellect and talent. Today she is the best selling author in the UK.

Harry Potter

Harry Potter is the main character in the novels of Rowling. He is a young wizard who has repeatedly defeated the main dark magician Volan de Mort, as well as the only one who stood up in all the eight battles that occurred on the pages of the works. Harry Potter and to this day is extremely popular throughout the world.

The boy attracts millions of fans with his character, which neither his evil guardians could break nor the heavy burden that fell on Harry's shoulders - the fight against evil. Harry is kind, brave, capable of self-sacrifice. He is an excellent friend and friend, ready to help everyone who needs it. At the same time, he has a strong character: after losing his beloved godfather, he acquires a grim determination in his actions.

True, he also has disadvantages: isolation, modesty, secrecy, the desire to solve problems alone, without relying even on his close friends.

The first novel

The first part of this magical epic "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" was published in 1997. The book describes in detail 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 for the first 10 years of his life. He does not have a sweet life with relatives. At the same time with the boy from time to time there are strange things: then suddenly grow severed hair, it turns out that he can talk with a snake.

At age 11, he learns the true story of his birth, learns that he is a magician and he will receive knowledge in the magical school of Hogwarts. He is just happy about this prospect. The first year of study at this school is devoted to this novel.

Reviews of the first product of Rowling

It's amazing that not only children, but also adults, Harry Potter fell in love. 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 nothing can be done about it with temptation. "Harry Potter and the Philosopher'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 I could not tear myself away. Many people are sure that they will not like this kind of reading, and ... are mistaken! At least, no one is indifferent.

From the first lines carries an interesting story, author's fantasy, worldly wisdom, with the help of which it becomes easier for a child to explain some truths. In addition, this book teaches discipline, respectful attitude to 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 a second book from the series about the young wizard. The review of the book "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" immediately reassured all admirers - the second book is no worse.

The second novel begins exactly on the day when the hero turns 12 years old. It was summer, and Harry had not a single letter from his faithful fellow students. The boy is worried, and then the uncle, from whom he lives, demands exceptional submission and respect. A sudden guest appears in his room - Elf Dobby, who warns him from returning to Hogwarts, because there he is in danger. 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 main characters will have to investigate the mysterious attacks on the students. It goes so far that Harry himself starts to suspect. He needs to prove his innocence and enter into confrontation with the forces of evil.

Impressions of readers about the book "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets"

The book "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" received high marks from readers and critics. 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 exclusively devoted to the feeling of devotion. Friends, your word, principles and ideals ...

A deeper review of the book "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" notes that with the maturation of the main character, the language of the narrative changes. It becomes more mature and complex.

For many readers who leave their impressions of this novel, it is the second part of the adventures of a young wizard that becomes beloved. Many people were fascinated by the basilisk that appeared in it. Readers admit that at night he even appeared to some in a dream, but this did not in the least upset them. At this age they like to tickle their nerves. Also in credit to the author was the emergence of new bright characters. In addition to the basilisk, this is the Dobby Elf, which we already mentioned, and the Myrtle cry.

The mysterious prisoner

A year later comes the third part of the adventures of Harry Potter and his friends called "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban." In this novel, the main character learns already in the third year of the school of a magical school. He wants to visit the village of magicians, but for this it is necessary to obtain a special permission. To do this, he has to behave diligently, but on the last day everything breaks down, like a trip to the treasured village ...

Returning to Hogwarts, the hero faces a new challenge. He and his friends have to uncover the mysterious secret of the prisoner, who managed to do almost impossible - to escape from the terrible prison of Azkaban.

Who is this prisoner? Why did they imprison him? How did he succeed in a daring and ingenious escape? To all these questions, Harry Potter is looking for answers in the company of constant friends - Ron and Hermione.

True, the mystery they are trying to uncover turns for them an unexpected side. It turns out that the prisoner, who was in the wild, creates a mortal danger for the main character of the novel.

Reviews of 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, has become the least successful of the first three parts of the magical teenage epic.

Readers noted that with each new novel in the books became less magic. He was less in "Harry Potter and the Secret Chamber," and compared with the debut novel - in the third part is even smaller. Many people were upset about this state of affairs.

But Harry Potter is still good. Reviews about the books and about this good, principled boy were not only displeased, but also enthusiastic. The lack of magic was more than compensated by the fascinating adventures in which the characters turned out to be. Often it seemed as if the young wizards themselves were going to meet the danger. Needless to say, it really happened.

Another advantage was the colorful and detailed description of Quidditch. The favorite game of students at the Hogwarts School, which before was introduced casually and without a soul. After the third part, not only the experts in this game appeared, but also those who sincerely wished that Harry Potter could prove himself better in the following novels. Critics' comments about books boil down to one thought: despite some insignificant shortcomings, the author manages to keep interest in the reader and a good literary syllable in every next work.

The decisive battle

In total, the main story about the adventures of English wizards consists of seven parts. It's still "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 protagonists, the main antagonists of this series of books - a kind mature wizard Harry Potter and the personification of evil Volan de Mort. According to the prophecies that appeared in the previous books, after this struggle only one will remain alive.

The main intrigue is also in the fact that this time Harry has nowhere to wait for help. He is absolutely alone against the universal evil. From the unexpected side some characters show themselves. Those who were considered friends, do meanness, and those who were mistaken for enemies, help and support in difficult times.

It is worth noting that Rowling expected that the reader will grow up and grow up with the protagonist, so with each new novel it 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 illusive that it practically disappears. Finally, in this part there is what so many Rowling fans have been waiting for. The writer reveals magical secrets.

Reviews of the book "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows"

Reviews of books about Harry Potter especially often began to write after the release of this final novel. Fans on merit appreciated the book. If the notes of discontent and skipped in the reviews, then only in connection with the fact that in Russian literature nothing like this is not found.

"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" is a book whose reviews were almost entirely positive. One can not help admitting the author's unconditional success.

Official additions

After the appearance on the bookshelves of the last part of Harry Potter's adventures, the fans did not feel long. Soon, Joan Rowling began to issue official additions. In total there were four more novels.

"Harry Potter and the Cursed Child." The book, reviews on which they wrote much more often than on all others.

The last novel deserves a separate mention.

Reviews of the book "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child"

"Harry Potter and the damned child" - a book, the reviews on which, perhaps, were the most controversial. In many ways, because it turned out that it would be a play. Not all fans of the work of Rowling were ready for this format. And this kind of literature inevitably led to an abundance of dialogues and pathos speeches. The internal monologues, which the writer used to do, were expected to disappear.

In addition, reviews of the book "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child", already as a positive moment, marked a large number of travels in time. This move was enthusiastically accepted by most fans.