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Hardcover, 435 pages
English language
Published Oct. 30, 1999 by Arthur A. Levine Books.
4 stars
(44 reviews)
For twelve long years, the dread fortress of Azkaban held an infamous prisoner named Sirius Black. Convicted of killing thirteen people with a single curse, he was said to be the heir apparent to the Dark Lord, Voldemort, and might even have assisted in the deaths of James and Lily Potter—Harry Potter’s parents.
Now Black has escaped, leaving only two clues as to where he might be headed: Harry Potter's defeat of You-Know-Who was Black's downfall as well. And the Azkaban guards heard him muttering in his sleep, "He’s at Hogwarts... he’s at Hogwarts."
Of course, Harry already had plenty to worry about. After inflating his nasty aunt and running away on the magical Knight Bus, he finds he’s being pursued by death omens at every turn. He receives two wonderful gifts: a top-of-the-line Firebolt broomstick, and the Marauder’s Map, a magical diagram of Hogwarts made by the mysterious “Moony, …
For twelve long years, the dread fortress of Azkaban held an infamous prisoner named Sirius Black. Convicted of killing thirteen people with a single curse, he was said to be the heir apparent to the Dark Lord, Voldemort, and might even have assisted in the deaths of James and Lily Potter—Harry Potter’s parents.
Now Black has escaped, leaving only two clues as to where he might be headed: Harry Potter's defeat of You-Know-Who was Black's downfall as well. And the Azkaban guards heard him muttering in his sleep, "He’s at Hogwarts... he’s at Hogwarts."
Of course, Harry already had plenty to worry about. After inflating his nasty aunt and running away on the magical Knight Bus, he finds he’s being pursued by death omens at every turn. He receives two wonderful gifts: a top-of-the-line Firebolt broomstick, and the Marauder’s Map, a magical diagram of Hogwarts made by the mysterious “Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot, and Prongs.” Hermione disappears frequently, burdened down by a seemingly impossible course schedule. And the soulless Dementors have come to guard Hogwarts—supposedly to protect Harry from Sirius Black, but they terrify Harry more than the fugitive ever could.
To strengthen himself against them, Harry reaches out to Remus Lupin, the Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher who was once a friend of his father’s. Lupin teaches Harry about the Patronus Charm, a defensive measure well above the level of magic generally mastered by wizards Harry’s age. But even with his broom, his map, his magic, and his loyal friends, Harry isn't safe.
Because on top of everything else, there’s a traitor hidden at Hogwarts…
RexLegendi reviewed Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling (Harry Potter, #3)
Review of 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
Na [b:Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets|28141183|Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter, #2)|J.K. Rowling|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1598823199l/28141183.SY75.jpg|6231171] is het derde deel verrassender. Joanne Rowling geeft het verhaal als vanouds veel vaart – elk boek beslaat een schooljaar, trouw beginnend en eindigend met de zomervakantie – en voegt steeds meer humoristische elementen toe, met als hoogtepunt de marauder’s map, een kaart voor leerlingen die het niet te nauw nemen met de regels.
‘I’m not going to be murdered,’ Harry said out loud.
‘That’s the spirit, dear,’ said his mirror sleepily.
Mijn enige echte ergernis was de animositeit tussen Harry en Draco, die wel heel drastische – en daardoor ongeloofwaardige – vormen aanneemt. Het weegt echter totaal niet op tegen de vele plotwendingen en de opwinding die Rowling telkens weer weet op te bouwen, van het moment waarop Harry na een lange zomer weer naar Hogwarts mag tot …
Na [b:Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets|28141183|Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter, #2)|J.K. Rowling|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1598823199l/28141183.SY75.jpg|6231171] is het derde deel verrassender. Joanne Rowling geeft het verhaal als vanouds veel vaart – elk boek beslaat een schooljaar, trouw beginnend en eindigend met de zomervakantie – en voegt steeds meer humoristische elementen toe, met als hoogtepunt de marauder’s map, een kaart voor leerlingen die het niet te nauw nemen met de regels.
‘I’m not going to be murdered,’ Harry said out loud.Mijn enige echte ergernis was de animositeit tussen Harry en Draco, die wel heel drastische – en daardoor ongeloofwaardige – vormen aanneemt. Het weegt echter totaal niet op tegen de vele plotwendingen en de opwinding die Rowling telkens weer weet op te bouwen, van het moment waarop Harry na een lange zomer weer naar Hogwarts mag tot de quidditchwedstrijd waarom alles draait.
‘That’s the spirit, dear,’ said his mirror sleepily.
Il Raccontatore reviewed Ο Χάρι Πότερ και ο αιχμάλωτος του Αζκαμπάν by J.K. Rowling (Diplo vraveio smartis)
Review of 'Ο Χάρι Πότερ και ο αιχμάλωτος του Αζκαμπάν' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
Τρίτο και- ως τώρα- καλύτερο: πολλή περιπέτεια και αρκετό σασπένς. Επιτέλους οι χαρακτήρες, από τους πλακατζήδες Φρεντ και Τζωρτζ Ουέσλυ (σ.σ. φοβεροί!) μέχρι τον Σνέιπ (σ.σ. ανάθεμάσε για προσωπικότητα!), σταθεροποιούνται και διακρίνεται ο ρόλος του καθενός καθαρά. Ο Πόττερ αρχίζει να συναισθάνεται το παρελθόν που κουβαλάει και να εξηγεί πλέον πολλά πράγματα που συμβαίνουν στον αποκομμένο κόσμο του σχολείου "Χόγκουαρτς". Στον "Αιχμάλωτο του Αζκαμπάν" (σ.σ. το Αζκαμπάν είναι μάλλον κάτι σαν Γκουαντανάμο των Μάγων- θα ήθελα να υπάρχει κάποια κριτική σε αυτό), η κεντρική ιδέα μάλλον είναι ότι οι πράξεις και το παρελθόν τον γονιών καθορίζουν σε κάποιο βαθμό και τις πράξεις των παιδιών. Ναι, το βιβλίο έχει μπόλικο παρελθόν μέσα, το οποίο ήταν αναγκαίο να αναφερθεί. Αλλιώς ο χαρακτήρας του Πόττερ στέκει λίγο στον αέρα.
Review of 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban' on 'Storygraph'
2 stars
Upon re-reading the novels, it's hard not to see the author's traditionalist, gender-conformist mindset.
Once, I believed in separating the art from the artist, but this is the first time I've had to try doing so while the artist is still alive and using wealth gained from their art to cause suffering.
Writers have power, the living have power, and the wealthy have power. She is all of those things. I have to do what I can to regain the power I gave her, and this is it.
This book will remain a staple for children who have yet to be jaded by the world.
Upon re-reading the novels, it's hard not to see the author's traditionalist, gender-conformist mindset.
Once, I believed in separating the art from the artist, but this is the first time I've had to try doing so while the artist is still alive and using wealth gained from their art to cause suffering.
Writers have power, the living have power, and the wealthy have power. She is all of those things. I have to do what I can to regain the power I gave her, and this is it.
This book will remain a staple for children who have yet to be jaded by the world.
Once, I believed in separating the art from the artist, but this is the first time I've had to try doing so while the artist is still alive and using wealth gained from their art to cause suffering.
Writers have power, the living have power, and the wealthy have power. She is all of those things. I have to do what I can to regain the power I gave her, and this is it.
This book will remain a staple for children who have yet to be jaded by the world.
Review of 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
Ach, ich liebe diese Reihe! Hier gab es so viele Ausblicke auf die späteren Teile, das hatte ich ganz vergessen. Die Figuren sind so fantastisch ausgearbeitet, das macht J.K. Rowling wohl keiner nach. Und Leute, die Snape ständig verteidigen, sollten vielleicht noch einmal diesen Band lesen...
Review of 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
Still one of my absolute favorites of the series!
willhopkins reviewed Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling (Harry Potter, #3)
Review of 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban' on 'Storygraph'
5 stars
I would consider this one of the best of the Harry Potter series. A delightful yet serious journey through the world of wizards.
Subjects
- Wizards -- Juvenile fiction
- Magic -- Juvenile fiction
- Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (Imaginary place) -- Juvenile fiction
- Schools -- Juvenile fiction
- England -- Juvenile fiction