While Harry grapples with a past that refuses to stay where it belongs, his youngest son Albus must struggle with the weight of a family legacy he never wanted. As past and present fuse ominously, both father and son learn the uncomfortable truth: sometimes, darkness comes from unexpected places. (Goodreads)
This play has received a lot of flack from people, and I know it is a bit odd to read about Harry Potter in play format, and yeah there are a few holes in the time-travel component, but it's still Harry Potter. Personally, I liked reading about the different families and their adult lives in particular, as they are now close to my age and it feels much more relatable. That, for me, made this so much more fun. Albus does seem a bit whiney and kind of irritated me a bit, but I can understand where he's coming from. It's not easy being him, and Harry went through a similar stage (hello, book 5, we all remember your beginning and the angsty Harry). Anyhow, overall, this was a really fun look into the Harry Potter universe, with shout-outs to some famous (or infamous) characters. I really, really wish I could see it on the stage...maybe if I win the lotto or something, haha!
Who else has managed to read this? Any thoughts?
Not interested in reading a non J K Rowling Harry Potter book. It is a half-measure to please the fans, and half-measures are always unfulfilling. :-(
ReplyDeleteInteresting. Harry as an adult. Why not? Didn't we watch him grow up in the books?
ReplyDeleteI'm a little hesitant to read it. The series is my favorite all-time reads, so I'm afraid that these new ones might fail and ruin me!
ReplyDeleteI haven't read it yet.
ReplyDeleteAre they going to make a movie out of this one? I would think it would be ideal for that, since it's already in script format! I do agree with those who say that bookstores should have been honest about what it was...I know it was easily researchable, but a lot of readers who don't know better actually thought it was going to be a regular book.
ReplyDeleteI read it recently as well. I'd heard negative things, so I didn't have high expectations. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it. I liked the time travel angle and how so many things from the earlier books were brought up. It was a great read for me.
ReplyDeleteInteresting.I haven't read it yet,I'll look for it :)
ReplyDeleteI haven't read it. I don't like to read scripts, so I'm a little hesitant to give it a try.
ReplyDeleteI waited to read it because I am such a huge HP fan and I was worried about how I would feel about it. It was harder to get into the script version for me, but it got easier as I read. I agree about Albus. I love time travel, but had some issues with it in the book- which I looked past. Overall, I thought it was interesting to find out what happened to the characters and I liked the book. I would have preferred it in novel format simply because I am selfish and wanted even more of a story with all the background. I would love to see the play.
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