panMy kids (10yo & 7yo) loved this. Their favorites? Dobby, the whole Weasley family, and they love to hate Gilderoy Lockhart (but agree that he has good taste in fashion).
My opinion? Probably, my least favorite book of the series. My complaints are listed in the spoilers -vv- below. #dw2021 #20readalouds
cozypunk A lot of little complaints add up to a big mess: - Ginny has no character development, and everything she does happens 'offscreen.' Her contribution to the plot is essentially as a prop. - Uneven pacing. The rise AND resolution to the mystery is wrapped up in 2, maybe 3 chapters!? - Feels like an inconsequential in-between book. So many references back to book 1. Meanwhile, it's biggest contribution to series? Dobby. DOBBY! 😖 3y
cozypunk On this read-through, I noticed this detail that irritates me to no end. During the reveal of the Chamber of Secrets, Harry runs to Ginny's limp body and "cAsTs HiS wAnD aSiDe." WHAT? Harry's in a scary monster's lair 3y
cozypunk Why would he cast his wand aside??? Uuuuuugggh, makes no sense. Rant over. 3y
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