Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

by J.K. Rowling
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Good Books rating 4.0
Fantasy, Young Adult
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  • ID: 11125
  • Added: 2026-02-21
  • Updated: 2026-02-21
  • ISBN: 9780613206334
  • Publisher: Turtleback
  • Published: 1999-06-01
  • Reviews: 2

Harry Potter, a young boy living with his neglectful aunt and uncle, learns on his eleventh birthday that he is a wizard and has been accepted into Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. At Hogwarts, Harry makes friends with Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, and faces challenges that test his courage and wit. /n/n The story follows Harry as he navigates the magical world, uncovers the truth about his past, and confronts the dark forces that threaten his newfound home. With its enchanting setting and memorable characters, this book is a captivating introduction to the Harry Potter series.

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Supposedly Fun · 2015-09-25
solid 3.50

The book maintains a light and airy focus, making it a solid intermediate read. It sets the stage for the series progression with a detailed magical world.

The reviewer appreciates how the book maintains a light and airy focus, which makes it a solid intermediate read. This approach allows Rowling to keep the story engaging without overwhelming the reader. The detailed magical world introduced in this book sets the stage for the series progression, providing a rich backdrop that fantasy readers will find captivating and escapist.

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    It also allows Rowling to keep the focus light and airy.

    Sorcerer's Stone is solidly in the intermediate level.

    As the series progresses it gets better.

Eyrie · Eagle · 2004-11-24
engaging 4.50

The story moves quickly with clear prose and an engaging ambience, featuring a plot twist at the end. It never drags and keeps the reader hooked.

The reviewer highlights how the story moves at a brisk pace, with clear and engaging prose that sets a captivating ambience. The plot twist at the end is particularly noteworthy, adding a layer of excitement that keeps the reader hooked throughout. The book's ability to maintain a consistent level of interest without dragging is praised, making it a highly enjoyable read.

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    The story moves right along, the prose is clear and establishes an ambience.

    There's a plot twist at the end, and the book never drags.

    I was hooked from the beginning.

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