Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Published: 8, July 1999

Author: J.K. Rowling

Book 3 of 7: Harry Potter

Genres: Adventure, Children's, Comedy & Humor, Coming of Age, Epic, Fantasy, Family Life, Fiction, Friendship, Literature, School, Magic, Teen, Witches, Wizards, Young Adult

Rating: 100/100

Recommended: 100/100 Yes.

The Review:

Out of the whole Harry Potter series, the Prisoner of Azkaban is by far my favorite! I liked how this novel differed from the others in the series in that instead of Lord Voldemort, Sirius Black is the major nemesis - or so we assume! The conclusion involves one of the series' biggest story twists, and it's ultimately about rediscovering family and belonging rather than combating evil.

Surprisingly, it isn't as intense as the other two. There are no monsters like Fluff or the viper, nor is there much violence. The only terrifying things in here are the Dementors, which are guards and ghost-like things at Azkaban and Hogwarts and are not that scary, but they sometimes do something to Harry and Sirus Black, who is the Prisoner of Azkaban, however, spoiler alert, so no more on this issue.

Unless you're an expert reader, I'd recommend waiting till you're 10 to read this series: parts of it could be too complicated, and there's a lot of action and SOME brutality. Just something to think about.

The notion that Harry Potter is being prepared to meet Hogwarts' greatest opponent grows as the characters in the Harry Potter universe age.

In terms of character arcs and story twists, there is a feeling of repetition across the three volumes, which rely on the intricate connection between the Gryffindor group and the Slytherin camp. But, as far as I can tell, that is the objective of the series.

A moving story with a satisfying finish. When I take a step back and look at it as a Young Adult novel I find it good for readers of all ages and I think it is fantastic.

J.K. Rowling's characters are both amusing and lifelike, and her words have an odd knack of coming to life. One of the best things about the Harry Potter series is that it gets better with each book, and you can see the cunning, convoluted narrative that Rowling has woven, complete with well-placed allusions and deceptively simple clues.

As Harry enters adolescence, the tone of the novel shifts. As a result, the plot becomes more engaging, but also more convoluted and darker.

Harry, unlike the unchanging characters in other novels or series, is growing older and becoming less emotionally stable. The novel continues to appeal to both children and adults, although it contains some terrifying monsters known as Dementors, as well as a lot of emphasis on Harry's parents' deaths.

I feel compelled to mention the Percy Jackson Series here, as I always do when discussing the Harry Potter Series, because these two series featured main characters that grew in age as the series progressed, bringing them much closer to reality and allowing readers to follow them more closely than static characters in other series.

The recognizable, approachable characters are brought to life and come across as extremely lifelike, which is fantastic for kids. In this installment, Harry's friendship with Ron and Hermione takes a new turn. Hermione is being forced to make difficult decisions that will affect Harry and, in especially, Ron, with whom she is always at odds.

Normally, I am opposed to mentioning names from the books I review, but in certain circumstances, I believed it was appropriate to do so, thus it goes as follows: I liked Professor Lupin, the Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, he is a terrific new character who hides a huge hairy secret in the novel, but it also has a good cast of other characters. Professor Trelawney is in charge of Divination research. While Hagrid expresses his admiration for all magical animals. Professor Snape is cryptic, causing you to wonder about his genuine motivations. Cedric Diggory and Cho Chang, who play crucial roles in the series' subsequent installments, are also introduced.

Final Thoughts:

There are a lot of entertaining, unexpected, and thrilling story aspects in this novel. Many components in this novel are not what they appear to be at first glance; I can't say which ones since they are the story's important themes and might spoil it for the reader. The mystery surrounding Lord Voldemort's assassination of Harry's parents is becoming more central, and fresh information is being disclosed. The conclusion, too, was thrilling and dramatic.

Just keep in mind that you'll need to read the prior two books in the series to fully comprehend what's going on. J.K. Rowling has done an amazing job once again with Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, and how she managed to pull it off with so much mystery and the way she is building up the Lord Voldemort story in the background, which is veiled with hints dropping every now and then and keeps you wondering and worrying about Harry Potter at all times.

Synopsis:

“"Welcome to the Knight Bus, emergency transport for the stranded witch or wizard. Just stick out your wand hand, step on board and we can take you anywhere you want to go."

When the Knight Bus crashes through the darkness and screeches to a halt in front of him, it's the start of another far-from-ordinary year at Hogwarts for Harry Potter. Sirius Black, escaped mass-murderer and follower of Lord Voldemort, is on the run - and they say he is coming after Harry. In his first ever Divination class, Professor Trelawney sees an omen of death in Harry's tea leaves... But perhaps most terrifying of all are the Dementors patrolling the school grounds, with their soul-sucking kiss...

Having now become classics of our time, the Harry Potter audiobooks never fail to bring comfort and escapism to listeners of all ages. With its message of hope, belonging, and the enduring power of truth and love, the story of the Boy Who Lived continues to delight generations of new listeners.”

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