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Finished my first reread of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and had forgotten just how much this book not only sets up for the future books, but also manages to weave together multiple mysteries with satisfying conclusions—all while expanding the lore, history, and depth of the wizarding world. You really begin to see the personalities and traits of each character start to shine as they deal with the good and the bad in themselves, their circumstances, and the people around them, all wrapped up in a magical parcel.
One of the more profound things Rowling accomplishes with the series—especially evident here—is navigating the surprising, emotional, and at times difficult transition we all experience from childhood to adulthood, while never losing sight of the wonder that surrounds us, no matter our age.
While I can't yet rank the books in order of favorites, one thing I can say is that Rowling really begins to hit her stride in this third book. Not taking anything away from the first two, but there's an almost lived-in quality to Prisoner of Azkaban that brings a deeper sense of satisfaction while reading. I loved it when I first read it in 1999, and I love it even more now.
Finished my first reread of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and had forgotten just how much this book not only sets up for the future books, but also manages to weave together multiple mysteries with satisfying conclusions—all while expanding the lore, history, and depth of the wizarding world. You really begin to see the personalities and traits of each character start to shine as they deal with the good and the bad in themselves, their circumstances, and the people around them, all wrapped up in a magical parcel.
One of the more profound things Rowling accomplishes with the series—especially evident here—is navigating the surprising, emotional, and at times difficult transition we all experience from childhood to adulthood, while never losing sight of the wonder that surrounds us, no matter our age.
While I can't yet rank the books in order of favorites, one thing I can say is that Rowling really begins to hit her stride in this third book. Not taking anything away from the first two, but there's an almost lived-in quality to Prisoner of Azkaban that brings a deeper sense of satisfaction while reading. I loved it when I first read it in 1999, and I love it even more now.