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

The Case — I was in high school when Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone was released. And I was a bookworm, too. For all intents and purposes, I should have been able to say that I was a Potter fan from the very beginning. But I can't say that, because I didn't read it. The first - and main reason - for this is that I grew up in a strict Christian household that, sadly, scorned the books as 'evil' (which couldn't be farther from the truth); the second is that I was much more into sci-fi as a teenager than any other genre, and, to be perfectly frank, the idea of a boy wizard… read full review »

I would recommend this book to anyone who would like something — wonderful to read to a child who is autistic or has trouble sleeping — at night because not only is the story wonderfully written and rather — reminiscent of Tolkiens style in his book, The Hobbit, the book has — it's own originality and style all its own. I highly recommend the book — to anyone with or without children simply because the story touches — upon so many good traits and characteristics which define human spirit — such as quick use of intelligence and reasoning, courage,… read full review »

So, your life has been pretty horrible for the first 10 years...that was how it was for Harry. His parents died when he was just a baby, and he was sent to live with his aunt, uncle and cousin. These horrible people make you sleep in a cupboard under the stair, and basically treat you as a slave. Harry is about to find out that his parents did not die in a car crash, but were wizards that died protecting him. Pretty neat, huh? He finds out that he is famous among the wizarding community as being the "Boy Who Survived". Harry gets to go to a wonderful new world full of magic and promise,… read full review »

When first I picked up Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone it was to see what all the furor was about.  I continued to read because it touched a core in me where I was still a child.  At 42 I still had an inner child and J K Rowling knows how to touch that core in many varied and surprising ways.  The story was well developed and the allegiances Harry made with Hermione and Ron seemed to have a strong emotional connection.  Strong character development.  — Rowliing's takes you on a thrill ride and the wonder of inexplicable things in this world are… read full review »

Thank you Rawling. I haven't sat down in years and really read a book. My sister bought volumn 2 & 3 for my daughter, but I wanted to make sure that my daughter could read the books. I had heard about the books being burned. I wanted to see if it was appropriate for her. I bought book one because you need to start at the beginning. Well, I was hooked. I was drawn into the story and I couldn't put the book down. My husband was amazed. He sad " you can read". Ha Ha. I just don't have the time and I haven't found a book that would really hold me past the first 5 pages. This book did. I wanted… read full review »

When the Harry Potter craze first began, I was skeptical.  First, because I hate fads.  Second, because the masses generally don't pick that well.  When they announced they would be making movies of the series, I realized that this would be one of the most talked about series in my son's era.  So we picked up the first book. —  We have read this book over a dozen times now.  It is like visiting an old friend.  Since the series has reached its final chapter, the first book has even greater meaning.  Each time we re-read the book, we gain new… read full review »

To everyone that says that this book starts out too slowly, I say to read it again.  This book was amazing and the first chapter was so charming.  This chapter is what hooked me on the whole series.  This is the only book in which Harry is still just adorable.  He becomes a gloomy youth in the other books and becomes a jerk, but he's still sweet in this one.  This book also has so many subtle hints as to the entire series (which it would have to, being written by a talented author).  The story moves quickly and has lots of adventure.  A perfect book for… read full review »

The Harry Potter series is the best series I have ever read! You can't compare! It is great that the movies have gotten kids into reading these books but at the same time it is a shame because many people figure that they've already seen the movies so they don't need to read the books. This is a huge mistake! The first two book are similar to the movies, but after that the book has quadruple the information. You will be missing out on so many things if you don't read the books! And you really can't get too emotionally invested in the movies, it just can't compare. So please, floow my advice… read full review »

Wow! What a fantastic book with the most wonderful characters. The author does a great job of describing the personalities of each character. I could visualize each character as I read the book. Lots of conversation so very easy to read. I simply could not put the book down, which prompted me to read the rest of the series and see all the movies. I would highly recommend this book and the rest of the series to anyone, young or old. I could not put the book down even to eat! The mystery is intense! A wonderful fictional book from an author with an incredible imagination. I look forward to… read full review »

I love this book. Great writer to keep young and old readers envolved in story. Keep up the series going. Am reading it over and even now get it from library on audio best thing to do. Can listen to it while I play on internet. I am reading and listening to all Rowlings' books about Potter. Can resist them all. Magic of how her story begins and yet the story isn't over yet! Want to know what's after the Order of the Phoenix got to be more and more. Potter just got to get that Voltermore but will he ha ha, only the next book will tell please let the world know I want to read it. —… read full review »

We have a tradition of reading each Harry Potter together which started with this one.  I read it to my daughter because she was too young to read it herself (6), both she and I were hooked!  You are drawn into Harry's life on Privet Drive and identify with his problems, then the excitement of discovering he is wizard!  It is truly a magical story you will read again and… read full review »

When I read this book I knew immediately that this book is going to be a huge success and look at it today- one of the most successful books ever written. — I read so many books but i must say that this is one of the most thrilling books I have ever had the pleasure to read. good job J.K. keep up the good work —… read full review »

Even though this book is the start, it could use a little help, how? Well it is my opinion that the story could move just a little faster. But other then the beginning the book is a killer story, with a lot of mystery, and a lot of just plain wondering what will happed in the end of the story. —… read full review »

The first book in the Harry Potter series immediately draws you into the world of witchcraft and wizardry.  A great series for children that have begun to read chapter books.  Very easy to follow and very easy to get sucked… read full review »