Classic
4 stars
A great start to what became a great experience reading the series with my wife and oldest daughter over the next three years.
397 pages
Russian language
Published Sept. 18, 2006 by Rosmėn, ROSMĖN.
Гарри Поттер и философский камень
J. K. Rowling: Гарри Поттер и философский камень (Russian language, 2006, Rosmėn, ROSMĖN)
- ISBN:
- 978-5-353-00308-3
- OCLC Number:
- 70261532
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4 stars
(32 reviews)
Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a young boy with a great destiny proves his worth while attending Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Paul reviewed Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J. K. Rowling (Harry Potter, #1)
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4 stars
Although they came out at about the right age for me to read them on first publication, I never picked up the Potter books until I was an adult and noticed annoying gaps in the films (nothing major, but little bits that seemed unexplained or missing). My sisters insisted that I read the books and suddenly everything made a lot more sense - especially the final two films.
Whilst it’s not my favourite of the series, I’ve re-read The Philosopher’s Stone recently and bumped it up from three to four stars. It’s not the greatest work of literature - the later books improve and get a bit deeper with character development and backstory - but it’s an enjoyable and easy read that I can get through in a few evenings.
Like many readers, I’ve pondered which house I would be sorted into. I’d like to think Ravenclaw but pretty much …
Although they came out at about the right age for me to read them on first publication, I never picked up the Potter books until I was an adult and noticed annoying gaps in the films (nothing major, but little bits that seemed unexplained or missing). My sisters insisted that I read the books and suddenly everything made a lot more sense - especially the final two films.
Whilst it’s not my favourite of the series, I’ve re-read The Philosopher’s Stone recently and bumped it up from three to four stars. It’s not the greatest work of literature - the later books improve and get a bit deeper with character development and backstory - but it’s an enjoyable and easy read that I can get through in a few evenings.
Like many readers, I’ve pondered which house I would be sorted into. I’d like to think Ravenclaw but pretty much everyone else says Slytherin…
Subjects
- Potter, Harry (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
- Wizards -- Juvenile fiction
- Magic -- Juvenile fiction
- Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (Imaginary place) -- Juvenile fiction
- Schools -- Juvenile fiction
- England -- Juvenile fiction