Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Turning the envelope over, his hand trembling, Harry saw a purple wax seal bearing a coat of arms; a lion, an eagle, a badger and a snake surrounding a large letter 'H.’
- Pages
- 332
- First published
- June 26, 1997
- Language
- English
- Edition
- Ebook
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- Anonymous
Finished August 7, 2021 · Read 7 times
EDIT: I think I'm lowering it to a 4.25 this time. It was enjoyable, but it's not the best thing ever. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Okay SO 👏🏻. I’ve read this several times before, and it keeps getting better each time. The world building is great, and I love the characters in here! The plot isn’t my favorite, but it does get better throughout the other books. I rate it a 4.5 stars, and I’ll definitely read it again at some point.
Started November 21, 2025 · Finished November 23, 2025 · Read 8 times
Started November 4, 2025 · Finished December 12, 2025 · Read 7 times
11/4/25 rereading this with the audiobook full cast. At first I wasn't so sure about reading this book. Mostly beause I prejudged this as a young adult book only. This was around 2001. The books at this time were given to my youngest sister (I was 22 at the time making her 16). She read them and then handed them to me hoping I'd read them -little sis knowing I love to read. I forgot about them until the first movie came out. I don't recall if I read the book first or saw the movie. But either way, I learned I was wrong to prejudge this series. Since then I've been hooked to everything Potter. When the book 'Order of the Phoenix' was released in 2003, I was in the Navy. I was lucky enough to get 'Order of the Phoenix' and later 'Half-Blood Prince' in the Bloomsbury publishing editions. So as of now I currently own all 7 Scholastic hardcovers, 7 Scholastic paperbacks and 2 Bloomsbury hardcovers. As well as 'The Tales of Beedle the Bard' hardcover. And 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone,' 10th Anniversary Edition [Deluxe Edition] [Hardcover]. I also own all 8 of the movies (all special editions of course). I am currently 36 years old and I'm still a fan. A fan of all Harry Potter. And a fan of J.K.Rowling -purchased ebook of 'Casual Vacancy' the day it was released. Harry Potter is a very charming orphaned boy who finds out he can do magic. He then goes to this amazing school called Hogwarts. A school even I wish I could attend to. Harry Potter bless you
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Finished July 21, 2024
Started February 11, 2026 · Finished February 12, 2026 · Read 2 times
After being a fan of the movies for most of my life and reading numerous fanfics inspired by this world I thought it was time that I finally read the books. I don’t know why I never picked these up when I was younger since I was such a huge fan but even being older I still enjoyed this. It’s such a different experience to watch the movies and then read the books, there was also not nearly enough Hermione. I did the audiobook and it was fun, almost like watching the movies but with more detail added. I’m interested to see how the books differ and experience the books for the first time. Also I started tearing up at “It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends”.
Finished December 1, 2025
“Harry -- yer a wizard.” What I loved: ✿ found family ✿ children's banter ✿ heart-warming writing ✿ perfect holiday vibes What I disliked: ✿ that I read this as an adult I've decided to read through this series finally as I've only ever read the first two books. Honestly, it makes me a little sad that I didn't read these as a child because the movies have always been a childhood staple that I revisit time and time again. “It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.” But I will say that looking at this story from the perspective of an adult, one could almost think that Harry made up this fantastical and magical world on his own to feel loved and like he had somewhere to belong which makes me teary-eyed all over again. I know this isn't the case but to think about it in that way makes me love this story even more, especially as an adult. It truly gifts you the magic of childhood. “It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends.” Trigger warnings: Child abuse, Bullying, Death of parent, Death, Fatphobia, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Animal death [✿ Connect with me on instagram ✿](https://www.instagram.com/literarily_laurynn?igsh=aTh6eTZ6dGwxMXpy&utm_source=qr)
Finished September 19, 2018
- adventurousfunnyhopefulMedium-paced
Started May 22, 2026 · Finished June 1, 2026
Great audio and great start to the series. Fast easy read.
Started January 8, 2022 · Finished April 22, 2022
Started September 10, 2026 · Finished September 15, 2026 · Read 2 times
- Fast-paced
Started May 19, 2024 · Finished May 24, 2024
While this book definitely holds up, I do think it's a little bit shallow. Another 30 or so pages just to further flesh out the characters and world would have benefitted it. On the other hand, it is a children's book, so I'm not sure that "shallow" is necessarily a very fair critique. On the flip side, it does a great job introducing readers to Harry's world and setting up the overarching plot of the whole series. It's a fun, slightly wacky, lovable piece of middle-grade fantasy.
Started September 3, 2025 · Finished September 12, 2025
Finished November 30, 2020
I will always and forever give this book 5 stars. I remember when I was little. Probably like 9 or 10 and my mom took me to the library. I couldn't read all the big words yet so she got me the cassette tape to listen to it while i read and i credit that fully for where my love for books began. Flash forward 14 years and i love these books just the same.
