Harry Potter was once one of the most universally beloved novel series of all time, but its reputation is far more complicated today. J.K. Rowling’s bigotry has made it more challenging to separate the “art from the artist,” given that she has been using funds from the “Wizarding World” properties to support her hate speech. There’s also the fact that Rowling has frequently revised and revisited what she originally wrote, suggesting that she is removed from her original intentions; whether it’s the confirmation that Dumbledore is gay or the assertion that Harry and Hermione should have ended up together, Rowling seems to no longer have a grasp on the universe.
The seven Harry Potter books are products of their time, and it’s fascinating to see how they have been re-assessed, given that there are many fans who first got introduced to the stories thanks to the cinematic adaptations.
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‘Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix’ (2003)
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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is the longest book in the series and also the dullest; it takes over 100 pages for Harry to finally arrive at Hogwarts, and much of the story revolves around his growing disillusionment with the adults who do not accept that Voldemort has actually returned. There’s an interesting point to be made about denialism and bureaucracy, but it’s reiterated to the point of redundancy, making for a very boring reading experience because of how much inaction there is.
<em>Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix </em>is one of the rare books that was actually improved upon by its cinematic adaption, given that the first David Yates-directed film made smart choices of what to edit out, and appropriately kept the story more focused on the paternalistic relationship between Harry and Sirius Black.
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‘Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets’ (1998)
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<em>Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets</em> is among the most overstuffed books in the series because it attempts to tie in many darker themes, despite the fact that the characters are all relatively young. The titular “Chamber of Secrets” is a compelling idea in concept, but it does present a number of logical issues regarding Tom Riddle’s return. The subplot involving Hagrid being blamed for the initial opening of the Chamber of Secrets is also quite hackneyed and resolved far too quickly.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets nonetheless succeeds in developing more compelling characters out of the Weasley family, and features more exciting depictions of Quidditch. The film adaptation is ironically the longest of any installment in the series, and was perhaps the last entry in the saga in which Warner Bros. tried to faithfully include every single thing that had been in the novel.
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‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’ (1997)
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone is unquestionably a phenomenon that kickstarted one of the biggest media franchises of all time, but no one needs to pretend that it’s actually a literary classic. The brilliance of the series has always been its worldbuilding, as the first book does a great job at setting up how Hogwarts operates and making Harry’s journey seem wondrous. While everything leading up to his arrival in the Wizarding World is quite creative, as it contrasts his new life with the mundanity of Muggles, much of the last act ends up feeling like a generic hero’s journey quest.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was an early entry in which the characters were at their most simplistic, as it wouldn’t be until later on in the series in which Rowling would expand upon some of the caricatures. Nonetheless, it’s definitely a book for younger readers, and thus can’t be expected to handle those darker elements.
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‘Harry Potter and Goblet Fire’ (2000)
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‘‘Harry Potter Goblet Fire’‘ is most divisive entry in series because sheer enormity despite fact technically shorter than ‘Harry Potter Order Phoenix’ packed tremendous amount detail relating different schools compete Tri-Wizard tournament conspiracy involving Mad-Eye Moody resurrection Voldemort. While previous novel had been first start projecting mature themes onto series ‘Harry Potter Goblet Fire’ does feature characters wrestling adult problems wizardry politics come play involving Ministry Magic.
‘‘Harry Potter Goblet Fire’‘ is bit mess but does offer number fascinating insights into larger Wizarding World works beyond confines Hogwarts. Each individual installments tournament itself pretty interesting because test Harry different ways. Despite fact it’s one stronger books ‘Harry Potter Goblet Fire’ one worst films might actually good idea split two different installments.
‘Harry Potter Deathly Hallows’ (2007)
‘‘Harry Potter Deathly Hallows’‘ most epic chapter franchise had handle tremendous amount exposition setting Horcruxes connection Voldemort order satisfying conclusion becomes abundantly obvious early on Rowling should have introduced Horcruxes earlier on series because much goes explaining importance result first half book almost feels like treasure hunt Harry Ron Hermionie prepare take down Dark Lord.
‘‘Harry Potter Deathly Hallows’‘ benefits some key revelations revolving Dumbledore connection Grindelwald Snape’s secret love Harry’s mother prophecy required Harry sacrifice himself destroy final Horcrux although disappointing book speeds through much last battle deaths major characters brushed aside without much attention otherwise satisfying ending fans could have asked for.
‘Harry Potter Half-Blood Prince’ (2005)
‘‘Harry Potter Half-Blood Prince’‘ another divisive book series because didn’t become epic spectacle promised end previous installment concluded thrilling battle between Dumbledore Voldemort Ministry Magic instead ‘Harry Potter Half-Blood Prince’ revolves around Harry’s personal relationship Dumbledore collectively try search past clues about Dark Lord also showed true maturation Harry’s part begins accept role savior other students begin rally behind him.
‘‘Harry Potter Half-Blood Prince’‘ gives more insight into characters hadn’t previously well-developed seeing Draco Malfoy pressured joining Death Eaters one more revelatory moments sadly ‘Harry Potter Half-Blood Prince’ made one disappointing film adaptations despite overlong cuts many critical flashbacks including more romantic drama Ron Hermionie.
‘Harry Potter Prisoner Azkaban’ (1999)
‘‘Harry Potter Prisoner Azkaban’‘ both best film book series offered more complex view Wizarding World simplistic good versus evil predecessors although death Harry’s parents grounding element made compelling hero first place ‘Harry Potter Prisoner Azkaban’ first book wrestle grief feelings remorse not having family supported him revelations Lupin Sirius Peter Pettigrew Harry’s father point fascinating backstory more seems book looks into propaganda corruption blame imprisonment innocent man framed crime did not commit.
‘‘Harry Potter Prisoner Azkaban’‘ reveals most paradoxical component series Voldemort boring character tends make books worse there’s not much compelling about purely evil ambiguity flaws ensure character feels well-rounded ‘Harry Potter Prisoner Azkaban’ features nothing involving Voldemort suggests component darkness within all other characters including Harry notion learning control rage find serenity essential casting Patronus powerful metaphor elevates magic series just series silly spells also without doubt inspiration best film franchise Alfonso Cuarón able take children’s franchise transform true work art justified following story characters older years.
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