Tittle : Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter #1)Author : J.K. Rowling
Publication date : September 8, 1999 by Scholastic Press
I know Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone may not be the newest book and I am sure most of you have read it already, so I'm going to make this post (kind of) brief. I have a confession to make, I call myself a bookworm, but I haven't read this series. Such a shame, I know. I still remember my friends in high school proudly brought the book to school and share stories about it while I only sat in the corner trying to figure out what they were talking about. I wasn't interested in reading it, actually because its thickness scared me to death (the translated version is so much thicker than the English version).
I watched the movies, but since they only represent certain parts of the stories, I have to admit that I didn't really understand them. Now, since I am glad that I finally could read it. Ten-year-old Harry Potter lived with his aunt, uncle and annoying cousin ever since the death of his parents. They treated him like dirt and acted like he didn't even exist. One day came mysterious letters saying that Harry was to enter a wizard school.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is a very enjoyable read. I keep on resenting why I waited this long to pick it up. That's really my big loss, I mean really big. I wonder why this book was previously rejected by many publishers, I just can't believe it considering there are too many so so books wandering around nowadays.
is a very enjoyable read. I keep on resenting why I waited this long to pick it up. That's really my big loss, I mean really big. I wonder why this book was previously rejected by many publishers, I just can't believe it considering there are too many so so books wandering around nowadays.
I LOVE how J.K. Rowling describe the world she created and yes, I think it's original. The characters are so alive and strong and their personality are very well described in their dialogue. And the ending, God, even me as an adult find it unpredictable and intriguing, of course.
There is no doubt that I give Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 5 rating. It really does deserve it and you know what, this book is sure is one of my most favorite book this year and I cannot wait to read the sequel!
5 rating. It really does deserve it and you know what, this book is sure is one of my most favorite book this year and I cannot wait to read the sequel!
