Dear Readers,
This was the start of something big
A review about Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Any future book that you read will never rival the masterpiece this review is about. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling is the perfect entryway into a series that is now known and highly praised by mankind. I am absolutely raving about this book. Published in September of 1998, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone has sold over 120 million copies, making it one of the best selling books in history. This book is about a boy, who on his eleventh birthday, learns he is the orphaned son of two immensely powerful wizards, and that he has unique powers of his own. He is called to Hogwarts, a school for wizards and witches, a drastic change from living under the stairs (his current arrangement). At this school, he meets his closest friends and his greatest enemies. Ultimately having read this novel multiple times, and even watching the movie, I feel like it can relate to all audiences and provide continuous entertainment, so it deserves a 5 out of 5 broomsticks.
The Sorcerer’s Stone has daring adventures and suspenseful passages all throughout the book, consistently keeping the reader on their toes. This book is a fantasy novel that has hints of mystery, comedy, and numerous supernatural elements. The first time we are introduced to the plot of this book is when the half human, half giant named Hagrid bursts into Harry’s cousin's house demanding to see him. “Harry -- yer a wizard." There was silence inside the hut. Only the sea and the whistling wind could be heard. "I'm a what ?" gasped Harry. "A wizard, o' course," said Hagrid, sitting back down on the sofa, which groaned and sank even lower, "an' a thumpin' good 'un, I'd say, once yeh've been trained up a bit” (Rowling, pg 55).This is a pivotal moment in the book, and honestly my favorite scene, as this is when Harry finds out he is going to be free from his dreadful life. This scene gave birth to one of the most famous quotes of all time,“Harry, yer a wizard”, which was changed to be “Yer a wizard Harry” in the movie(Rowling, pg 55). Continuing the action Harry and Hagrid take off to The Leaky Caldron, a magical gastro pub housing witches and wizards unbeknownst to the muggles, aka humans of England.
Harry, Hermione, and Ron in The Sorcerer's Stone add depth and mystery to the story by showing advanced character growth. Once Harry comes out of his shell, he is a lovable character who is strongly guided by his moral compass and love for his friends. Then there is Ron Weasley: a redheaded boy and Harry’s best friend. Ron is loving, kind, brave and loyal but is prone to needless jealousy. Finally,Hermione Granger: the “annoying” know it all who has curly, fluffy hair, just like a lion. As the book progresses, we see a side of Hermione never shown before; a loving, helpful, kind, and smart friend that proves to be integral to the group later in the book.
Rowling’s masterpiece’s theme, or rather the message, that flows through the book is incomparable to other great books of the century. This book talks about love for one’s friends, humility, self-sacrifice, and most importantly how you can feel a great sense of belonging but still have terrible sadness inside. All throughout the pages of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, valuable life lessons are found. One of the most important, yet sad, passages is when Harry finds the Mirror of Erised. In this mirror, he sees his parents on his shoulder smiling down at him. Harry finds himself wanting more than ever to be with his family, showing that even though he has a collection of new friends, food, and a loving community, we always want what we can’t have.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone is a book that will be acclaimed throughout the ages, showing amazing character development and plot. Harry Potter’s development throughout the book shows truly how much someone can change. From a lowly orphan growing up unwanted in his cousin's house with his aunt and uncle who begrudgingly accepted him, to saving Hogwarts, a school he didn’t know existed, Harry's life was truly changed forever. This drastic change is a result of accepting who you are and finding people who accept you. This book emphasizes the importance of humility by showing how Harry, though he saved Hogwarts, stayed humble and only needed the support of his friends to make him happy. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's stone has so many twists and turns, dramatic scenes and characters that it makes me feel like I am in the book itself. If you want to know how that feels, well, you know what to do.
Sincerely
Ari
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