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Top positive review
Love it.
4 January 2019
I am pushing 30's but I still love Harry potter like I did when I was a teenager and today I gave it as a gift to a teenager who is new to the book world. The books arrived in a perfect condition, timely delivery, well packed and along with a book mark. None of pages are missing and the paper quality is too good no speck of yellow is seen even the print is good. The conversation carried out between Ron Hermione and Harry through letters are printed in different fonts and the rest in different which gives the whole book an interesting look. The new readers can feel the conversation actually happening in their mind like a play on radio.
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Top critical review
Very bad service by Amazing Buy
11 May 2018
Very bad book provided by Amazing buy.. firstly it wasn't an original,the pages were old and when I returned it they refunded less than half of the price that paid for book.
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4 January 2019
I am pushing 30's but I still love Harry potter like I did when I was a teenager and today I gave it as a gift to a teenager who is new to the book world. The books arrived in a perfect condition, timely delivery, well packed and along with a book mark. None of pages are missing and the paper quality is too good no speck of yellow is seen even the print is good. The conversation carried out between Ron Hermione and Harry through letters are printed in different fonts and the rest in different which gives the whole book an interesting look. The new readers can feel the conversation actually happening in their mind like a play on radio.
8 February 2018
If you're a Potterhead, you are definitely going to fall in love with this book! And it would definitely look beautiful on your shelf!
29 September 2017
2017: Re-read (obviously!), though it's my first time on audio. Listening to the Jim Dale version, and LOVING it! Will update thoughts on the audio experience, and just random insights from re-reading Harry Potter after all these years.
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Update 09/17: Just finished listening to this audio-book, and it was every bit as enjoyable as I had expected it to be, if not more.
I guess what made this experience better was the fact that it'd been quite some time since my last reading of Harry Potter, and the details had gotten kinda hazy in my mind, so it was almost like re-discovering one of my favorite stories of all time in a new format, which was an incredible experience.
Now did I get any new insights into the story? NO. But then I wasn't expecting to. Since I had read/re-read and dissected the initial HP books more times than I would like to admit, it would have been a miracle for me to find new information.
But you know what they say about re-reading a book that you truly love? You almost never leave empty handed from the experience.
I enjoyed re-discovering the wonder of Hogwarts, and all the firsts that Harry went through in this book, and also re-connecting with Ron, Hermoine, Neville, Dumbledore & everyone else really.
It was an interesting nostalgic experience, difficult to explain, but in a very weird way it was also almost like re-connecting with myself, with the person who I was all those years back, when I first read Harry Potter.
Strange how human mind works, right? Strange how these things called books hold so much more than the characters & stories written within them!
Recommendation (For Audio): Okay, as far as this book/series goes, of-course I recommend it to everyone on this planet, but I'd recommend the audio format only for re-reads.
I'm possibly biased here, but according to me this story unfolds best on paper, though like I said, this is not an objective opinion, so take it with a pinch of salt.
But for re-reads/listens, this version narrated by Jim Dale is pretty darn good, and does complete justice to the original, which is saying a lot.
-Shantala @ Shanaya Tales Dot Com
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Update 09/17: Just finished listening to this audio-book, and it was every bit as enjoyable as I had expected it to be, if not more.
I guess what made this experience better was the fact that it'd been quite some time since my last reading of Harry Potter, and the details had gotten kinda hazy in my mind, so it was almost like re-discovering one of my favorite stories of all time in a new format, which was an incredible experience.
Now did I get any new insights into the story? NO. But then I wasn't expecting to. Since I had read/re-read and dissected the initial HP books more times than I would like to admit, it would have been a miracle for me to find new information.
But you know what they say about re-reading a book that you truly love? You almost never leave empty handed from the experience.
I enjoyed re-discovering the wonder of Hogwarts, and all the firsts that Harry went through in this book, and also re-connecting with Ron, Hermoine, Neville, Dumbledore & everyone else really.
It was an interesting nostalgic experience, difficult to explain, but in a very weird way it was also almost like re-connecting with myself, with the person who I was all those years back, when I first read Harry Potter.
Strange how human mind works, right? Strange how these things called books hold so much more than the characters & stories written within them!
Recommendation (For Audio): Okay, as far as this book/series goes, of-course I recommend it to everyone on this planet, but I'd recommend the audio format only for re-reads.
I'm possibly biased here, but according to me this story unfolds best on paper, though like I said, this is not an objective opinion, so take it with a pinch of salt.
But for re-reads/listens, this version narrated by Jim Dale is pretty darn good, and does complete justice to the original, which is saying a lot.
-Shantala @ Shanaya Tales Dot Com
22 December 2017
Maximum childishness, minimum violence and absolutely awesome. The best in the series. Buy thisbook from u-Read Shop. People who got secondhand books may have bought USED. Go for it.
11 May 2018
Very bad book provided by Amazing buy.. firstly it wasn't an original,the pages were old and when I returned it they refunded less than half of the price that paid for book.
19 February 2016
A fascinating novel of magic. I love the experience with harry potter, Ron Wesley and Hermione Granger. It has got a nice front cover also. Thank you Amazon, for packing it so carefully and for handling it with care.
21 October 2018
HARRY POTTER. WHAT CAN BE MORE WONDERFUL THAN THIS WHOLE SERIES.... J.K ROWLING IS ONE OF THE MOST WELL KNOWN AUTHORS. THIS SERIES OF BOOKS WRITTEN BY HER MADE ME A BOOKWORM. I DID NOT WANT TO DO ANYTHING ELSE OTHER THAN READ AFTER READING THE FIRST BOOK . I HAVE ALREADY READ THIS SERIES OF BOOKS AND AFTER READING THEM I FELT LIKE READING IT AGAIN SO THIS IS THE SECOND TIME . BEING A POTTERHEAD PEOPLE IN SCHOOL ALSO CALL ME POTTER. THIS SERIES OF BOOKS IS FOR ALL AGES AND EVERYONE IS FREE TO READ IT.THIS MYSTERY,THIRLLER AND COMEDY MAKES ME WANNA ACTUALLY BE IN THE PLACE OF HARRY AND IMAGINE WHAT I WOULD DO. IT ALSO BUILDS UP MY CONFIDENCE TO FACE AND CONQUER DIFFICULTIES IN MY LIFE. IT ALSO TEACHES ME THAT HARDWORK IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS .
ANVEE SONTAKKE ....
ANVEE SONTAKKE ....
9 July 2019
I am a big potterhead so definitely it was a treat for me 😍😍! The story is narrated in such a magical way that you won't for a second feel out of the place.
This book is ideal for everyone and specially for kids. The cover is very beautiful. Definitely go for it.
This book is ideal for everyone and specially for kids. The cover is very beautiful. Definitely go for it.
24 January 2018
The book is amazing, you enter a world of imagination while reading it. Earlier I thought that harry potter is boring but after reading it I feel so good and light
19 December 2019
It is the first book in the Harry Potter series. I know, everybody love Harry Potter and here I am reviewing it anyway.
LIKES: 😊😊
1) World Formation: The whole world building is mind-boggling. The wizarding world is very vast and intricately woven as it has witches, wizards, goblins, three-headed dog, dragon, centaurs, unicorns, and whatnot.
2) Characterization: All the characters have been well thought out. No character looked like it's only there as a page filler. The book is full of variety of characters from kind-hearted to mean bullies. Step by step building of friendship between the trio (Harry, Ron and Hermione) is just a sight to behold. The unfolding of characters such as Hermione (from bossy know-it-all to a kind soul who acknowledges the efforts of others) and Neville (who being scardy cat all the time, summons up the courage to take a stand against Draco's minions as well as his friends) is inexplicable and neatly done.
3) Writing: J.K. Rowling's writing is so vivid that you will wish you were a witch or wizard, too! Writing is simple which makes it easier to dive into. I love all the positivity spreading through her unique writing style and messages. Dersley family's characters is so well written that everyone abhor them to the core.
4) Plot: Plot is very unique and intriguing with fast-paced and gripping story. A great plot twist at the end is an add-on bonus. The clues are nicely linked with the each other and very detailed as compared to the movies.
DISLIKES: 😒😒
1) I already watched all the movies before the book. Big mistake. So, plot twist at the end was a dead giveaway for me.
2) The book is very similar to the movie, so i didn't get to enjoy as much as i should've. Totally my fault!
Despite devouring the Harry Potter movie, i loved the book all the same. I recommend it to all the fantasy lovers out there. No matter what age group you belong to, this series is perfect for you. Highly recommended! 😊🙏
LIKES: 😊😊
1) World Formation: The whole world building is mind-boggling. The wizarding world is very vast and intricately woven as it has witches, wizards, goblins, three-headed dog, dragon, centaurs, unicorns, and whatnot.
2) Characterization: All the characters have been well thought out. No character looked like it's only there as a page filler. The book is full of variety of characters from kind-hearted to mean bullies. Step by step building of friendship between the trio (Harry, Ron and Hermione) is just a sight to behold. The unfolding of characters such as Hermione (from bossy know-it-all to a kind soul who acknowledges the efforts of others) and Neville (who being scardy cat all the time, summons up the courage to take a stand against Draco's minions as well as his friends) is inexplicable and neatly done.
3) Writing: J.K. Rowling's writing is so vivid that you will wish you were a witch or wizard, too! Writing is simple which makes it easier to dive into. I love all the positivity spreading through her unique writing style and messages. Dersley family's characters is so well written that everyone abhor them to the core.
4) Plot: Plot is very unique and intriguing with fast-paced and gripping story. A great plot twist at the end is an add-on bonus. The clues are nicely linked with the each other and very detailed as compared to the movies.
DISLIKES: 😒😒
1) I already watched all the movies before the book. Big mistake. So, plot twist at the end was a dead giveaway for me.
2) The book is very similar to the movie, so i didn't get to enjoy as much as i should've. Totally my fault!
Despite devouring the Harry Potter movie, i loved the book all the same. I recommend it to all the fantasy lovers out there. No matter what age group you belong to, this series is perfect for you. Highly recommended! 😊🙏
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