Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter, #1)

by J.K. Rowling

Harry Potter has never been the star of a Quidditch team, scoring points while riding a broom far above the ground. He knows no spells, has never helped to hatch a dragon, and has never worn a cloak of invisibility.

All he knows is a miserable life with the Dursleys, his horrible aunt and uncle, and their abominable son, Dudley a great big swollen spoiled bully. Harry's room is a tiny closet at the foot of the stairs, and he hasn't had a birthday party in eleven years.

But all that is about to change when a mysterious letter arrives by owl messenger: a letter with an invitation to an incredible place that Harry and anyone who reads about him will find unforgettable.

For it's here that he finds not only friends, aerial sports, and magic in everything from classes to meals, but a great destiny that's been waiting for him...if Harry can survive the encounter.

Reviewed by FranJessca @ A Book Lovin' Mama's Blog on

5 of 5 stars

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I’m going to try to keep this review short. Yes, this is the first time I’ve read the first book in the Harry Potter series or any of the books in the series. Why may you ask? I can’t read a book if I’ve already seen the movie. It’s a pet peeve of mind. I prefer to read the book and then see the film. Unfortunately, I wasn’t into reading Harry Potter when it came out. I was reading Anne Rice when J.K. Rowling released the first book. I hope to one day read ALL the books in the Harry Potter series, but as of right now, I’m glad I read/listened to the first book. All thanks to the #Romanceopoly2020 Challenge.

I will say this the book is better than the movie because there was so much left out in the film. Some scenes were changed too. Don’t get me wrong, and I still enjoyed the movie. I end up re-watching them over and over again every year. After reading the book, though, I love Hagrid’s character even more because he reminds me of a giant protective teddy bear. There’s also Hermione Granger, who’s smart, resourceful, and a fellow bookworm. She’s always been a favorite character of mine in the movie and now in the book.

I also realized that the Dursley’s are worst in the book too. I couldn’t stand them in the movie, and J.K. Rowling made me despise them more in the book. I thought that wasn’t possible. Don’t even get me started with Draco Malfoy. He may be cute in the movie, but he’s awful as a person in the book. Grrr!

The book does follow the storyline of Harry Potter, finding out he’s a wizard and learning about what happened to his parents. He’s learning his way in the wizarding world with the help of his new friends. Unfortunately, he’s a young boy dealing with a lot in this book. The biggest issue is the enemy that killed his parents is not dead.

I loved the world J.K. Rowling created and wished I would’ve read these books when they originally came out. Hopefully, soon, I can read the rest of the books. Maybe I can have both of my daughters read them with me. I don’t see my teenager reading them right now, but possibly my youngest daughter. She’s all about Harry Potter after seeing the movies. My oldest daughter is busy with softball and soccer.

Overall, the first book in the Harry Potter series gets ‘5-stars,’ and I need to find time to read the rest of the books. I love this world.

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Reading updates

  • 5 February, 2020: Started reading
  • 10 February, 2020: Finished reading
  • 10 September, 2020: Reviewed