Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

J K Rowling (Jim Dale, J. K. Rowling)

Would be nice to have the option to put the title I'm actually reading - PHILOSOPHER'S stone.... ...more

Would be nice to have the option to put the title I'm actually reading - PHILOSOPHER'S stone.... But never mind. Love it - Harry rules and the first year at Hogwarts sets it all up nicely. Have read this SO many times. I re-read them all leading up to a new release every time, so I'm on the clock now and almost finished this one! Reading the first book again shows you how JK Rowling had the whole thing planned out already as there are so many little details that become signifigant later. And it's just fun, interesting and exciting! Sorry for the long-ish review - I could talk about Harry Potter all day! (Just ask my husband....)   hide

The stepping stone in a classic series, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" establishes a...more

The stepping stone in a classic series, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" establishes a fantasy world with engaging characters who seem to have come straight from a Roald Dahl book. While written for a younger audience, it shows a complexity of plot and delightful sense of humor that will keep anyone engaged. While not for everyone, time has shown that the Harry Potter series has become entrenched in modern culture.   hide

Okay, this is just the first book, but thus far, I just don't get the "Christian concern" about...more

Okay, this is just the first book, but thus far, I just don't get the "Christian concern" about this book. If you've got a problem with this, than you should have a problem with Star Wars too. Because all it is, is your basis fantasy good vs. evil, and written pretty well at that.   hide

Well-written, attention-keeping, fun story...My only complaints are (1)j.k.r., use another...more

Well-written, attention-keeping, fun story...My only complaints are (1)j.k.r., use another adjective besides "clambered" and (2) "there is no good or evil, only power." (or something to that affect. I suggest reading it!   hide

Hard to put down after page one...I was immediately swept up into the story line of Muggles and...more

Hard to put down after page one...I was immediately swept up into the story line of Muggles and Platform 9 3/4 and Hogwarts and Gringotts...even the little candy cart on the train with chocolate frogs made me smile as I poured over every word.   hide