Hey, guys! After refusing to acknowledge Harry Potter and the Cursed Child as I considered it to be a money-grab on the part of JK Rowling and thought it may ruin my memories of the series, a friend changed my mind. She convinced me to give it a shot. I waited on my local libraries waiting list from spot 167 to 1, and I finally read it.
The Cover:
The Cover:
It shows Albus Severus Potter sitting alone in what I believe is a fragile snitch. The more I look at the cover, the more I like it. It conveys the tone of the play, the fragility and constant inner turmoil. An A cover.
Official Description:
Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, a new play by Jack Thorne, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is the eighth story in the Harry Potter series and the first official Harry Potter story to be presented on stage. The play will receive its world premiere in London’s West End on July 30, 2016.
It was always difficult being Harry Potter and it isn’t much easier now that he is an overworked employee of the Ministry of Magic, a husband and father of three school-age children.
While Harry grapples with a past that refuses to stay where it belongs, his youngest son Albus must struggle with the weight of a family legacy he never wanted. As past and present fuse ominously, both father and son learn the uncomfortable truth: sometimes, darkness comes from unexpected places.
My Review:
I would have hated Harry Potter and the Cursed Child if I had read it immediately after reading Deathly Hallows. It focuses on Harry's inability to be a good father. However, about seven years after my first Harry Potter reading, I kind of enjoyed it. I'm not under the impression that it is a continuation of the "canon" Harry Potter story, but it is an interesting exercise in What If? Considering that JK Rowling had a larger role as an advisor than writer in the creation of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, I do not consider it a "Harry Potter book". Yet, I did enjoy the story.
It follows Albus and Scorpius (Draco's son) as they become friends and try to alter history and understand their fathers. The Cursed Child offers a separate perspective on the Hogwarts experience and even on Harry and Draco themselves.
The characters were lovable, if misguided, and the story itself was actually action-packed and attention grabbing. Once I started, I couldn't set The Cursed Child down, and I imagine that it could have been even better when seen on a stage.
I would recommend reading Harry Potter and the Cursed Child if you have distanced yourself far enough from the original Harry Potter story. It is a play, so if will only take a few hours to read through. The word that comes to mind when thinking about this play is "interesting". I cannot give a blanket recommendation for reading this play, since I know that the reactions will be dramatically different. The Cursed Child did not ruin the Harry Potter series, but it does change it.
Phrase:
The Spare
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Happy Reading!
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The Cover:
It shows Albus Severus Potter sitting alone in what I believe is a fragile snitch. The more I look at the cover, the more I like it. It conveys the tone of the play, the fragility and constant inner turmoil. An A cover.
Official Description:
Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, a new play by Jack Thorne, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is the eighth story in the Harry Potter series and the first official Harry Potter story to be presented on stage. The play will receive its world premiere in London’s West End on July 30, 2016.
It was always difficult being Harry Potter and it isn’t much easier now that he is an overworked employee of the Ministry of Magic, a husband and father of three school-age children.
While Harry grapples with a past that refuses to stay where it belongs, his youngest son Albus must struggle with the weight of a family legacy he never wanted. As past and present fuse ominously, both father and son learn the uncomfortable truth: sometimes, darkness comes from unexpected places.
My Review:
I would have hated Harry Potter and the Cursed Child if I had read it immediately after reading Deathly Hallows. It focuses on Harry's inability to be a good father. However, about seven years after my first Harry Potter reading, I kind of enjoyed it. I'm not under the impression that it is a continuation of the "canon" Harry Potter story, but it is an interesting exercise in What If? Considering that JK Rowling had a larger role as an advisor than writer in the creation of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, I do not consider it a "Harry Potter book". Yet, I did enjoy the story.
It follows Albus and Scorpius (Draco's son) as they become friends and try to alter history and understand their fathers. The Cursed Child offers a separate perspective on the Hogwarts experience and even on Harry and Draco themselves.
The characters were lovable, if misguided, and the story itself was actually action-packed and attention grabbing. Once I started, I couldn't set The Cursed Child down, and I imagine that it could have been even better when seen on a stage.
I would recommend reading Harry Potter and the Cursed Child if you have distanced yourself far enough from the original Harry Potter story. It is a play, so if will only take a few hours to read through. The word that comes to mind when thinking about this play is "interesting". I cannot give a blanket recommendation for reading this play, since I know that the reactions will be dramatically different. The Cursed Child did not ruin the Harry Potter series, but it does change it.
Phrase:
The Spare
If you're looking for a good book, check out my Suggestions Page!
Happy Reading!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BookshelfSecret
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