Most of what I said in my review of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone can also be applied to this installment in the series: The writing style was easy to read, but not simplistic in the slightest. It's definitely a book that can be enjoyed by anyone, regardless of their age. The world (unsurprisingly) was magical and the characters so incredibly lovable. I also really liked that there a bit more insight into the school lessons than in the first one.
I don't think I need to say more - these books are just an absolute must-read!

When everyone first read and loved Harry Potter I ignored it. Not for any particular reason but about 10 years ago I didn't think I would be into it. Fast forward a decade and I'm now working my way through what I can say already is a children's classic fantasy series that is up there with The Wizard of Oz and The Chronicles of Narnia.

Harry's existence with his Muggle uncle and auntie is as horrible as ever and he can't wait to get back to Hogwarts after speaking to a mini-elf masochist who essentially predicts his doom and travelling in an awesome magic-infused flying car. Upon returning to Hogwarts it's similar to before, Quidditch lessons, Malfoy being a bit of a tosser, Hermainie loving studying, and the wizarding threesome getting into all sorts of nonsensical antics. A new tutor is introduced this time, Professor Lockhart and I thought he was brilliant mainly due to how awful he was with his tall-tales and celebrity status! This narrative is brimming with ghosts, boys and girls who adore Harry, spiders, and Professor Sprout. The characters are pretty brilliant and I can easily understand why this is adored globally. I didn't need the continuous info-dumps that reminded me what happened in book one but apart from that there isn't really anything negative to say. The ending was surprising with a cool twist, a magic hat, a phoenix, a sword, a diary, and a giant snake. I hope you don't tell me off for these spoilers as I'm sure I'm the only fantasy book reviewer who hasn't read these yet. I'm loving the adventure so far. These books are what I go to for now when I want no-nonsense, uncomplex awesomeness. Love it.

Reading HP to ring in the new year may be a new tradition of mine, since I've done just that two years in a row.

I haven't read this book since the first time I read it in 5th grade, but I loved it! I never would have thought before that CoS was one of my favorites from the series but I stand corrected.

I have lost count on how many times i have re-visited this series and every time i come back i feel like i'm going home because these characters and this world will always have a special place in my heart and i owe it all to J.K Rowling.


I remember when i was little and i had to sneak into my older brothers room because he had the books and i didn't at the time, i would take them and read them and my childhood was magical like many other people's childhood all thanks to this series.

It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.

Plot: This book picks up with Harry once again spending the summer with his family at number 4 privet drive. Waiting for the summer to end so he can finally return to Hogwarts and be with his new found friends Ron and Hermione. However the journey to getting there isn't the best because Dobby the house elf thinking he's doing Harry a favour stops him from walking through the barrier making him and Ron miss the train so they result to flying a car to school. The school year starts of bad for Harry and Ron with them almost getting expelled from the school, but things at the school start to go from odd to strange where the teachers and students life's are put in danger when the Chamber of Secrets is re-opened after 50 years.

Even though Chamber of secrets isn't one of my favourites in the series i was listening to this for the first time via audiobook and say since growing older and reading it a few more times i can understand appreciate the story more since i've matured.


Characters:


Harry Potter: Harry is put to his second ultimate test in the second book after a shocking start to the school year harry finds himself dealing with all the crazy laws and accusations that have come with the chamber of secrets being opened. After its revealed that he can talk to snakes the whole school and some teachers become skeptical about him and this begins his year of trying to prove everyone in the school wrong. I'm glad Harry has Ron and Hermione who believed him from the beginning because if they didn't i feel like Harry would be on his own entirely. As the school year progresses and some of the muggle born students. mrs norris and nearly headless nick are petrified it all comes down to harry to stop it from happening to any more people, were harry meets voldemort for the second time and naturally defeats him.


Ron Weasley: Ron is one of Harry's best friends throughout the entire series and he provides the comedic relief and trys to see things as rational as he can. I feel like Ron is very underestimated out of the three and its because he is shunned between a famous boy and a clever witch, but i think Ron has an edge on both of the two since he is from a family who grew up in this wizard world so i think it gives him more information that the other two don't know. Ron is also dealing with being put on a scale so high because of who his brothers are and how well they've all done in school so i feel ron knows it and has that to deal with.


Hermione Granger: One of my favourite characters in this series, because she is truly the brightest witch of her age and i love how she doesn't care what anybody things about her in the way she is so smart and how she looks even though she does get teased by Malfoy and the rest of slytherin because of this. Hermione is the one who fights for whats right and brings a lot of political issues to the surface that this wizarding world seems to be having and yes this world has it's troubles that effect not only Hermione but every muggle born student, house elf etc. She does grow from the first book but don't get me wrong she doesn't change from being that geeky girl who loves to learn which i love about this character.


When in doubt, go to the library.


Hearing voices no one else can hear isn't a good sign, even in the wizarding world.


This is one series that i will always continue to come back to because it's what got me into reading and got me started for my love of books and i will always be thankful for Jo for writing this magical series. I honestly can't thank her enough because this series is and always will be important to me.

The second installment of the Harry Potter series, The Chamber of Secrets, was not my kid's favorite (he wants me to hurry up and get to #4) and admittedly, is was not as good as The Philosopher's Stone. It was humorous and exciting, but sometimes I wanted to hit Harry in the head for missing obvious clues. The Lockhart character was (intentionally, I admit) very annoying. The outcome was somewhat predictable (especially for Lockhart) and there were moments that the reminders of what happened in the previous book were annoying. The spider episode in the Forbidden Forest seemed transparently inspired by The Hobbit. There were some plot inconsistencies too:: Harry is already dressed for the game when he goes to the quidditch dressing room; in the bookstore where Lockhart makes his first appearance, he doesn't have time to buy his books before the egotistical maniac makes a spectacle of him. Ok, perhaps I am being picky, but I think this was one of the weaker books leading up to the last four which were more epic (at least according to my 10yo self-professed HP expert!)
I read about half the book and listened to the second half in the Stephen Fry-narrated book on Audible. Mr. Fry did a great job with the voices and was very agreeable to listen to. Looking forward now to re-reading Azkaban!

"It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities."

Harry, Hermione and Ron return to Hogwarts for their second school year. There's a new Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher, Ginny Weasley has taken a shine to Harry… but the real trouble begins when a number of Hogwarts students are "petrified" and rendered immobile. The heir of Slytherin is suspected to be behind these attacks, but who is the heir?

These first few books kinda feel like we're laying the groundwork for the "real" story, which is on its way and will take place from book 3 onwards. I think that's why I view Chamber of Secrets as my least favourite in the series. The first book is special because it's the beginning, we're discovering Hogwarts and the magical world of Harry Potter… but then the second book just isn't as enjoyable as I view it as merely a stepping stone to the real meat of the story. It's still pretty great though... I mean, there isn't one HP book I dislike!

One of my favourite aspects of the Chamber of Secrets is finding out more about Voldemort's background. The scenes in the chamber itself are great as more tidbits are unravelled and he reveals exactly what has been going on. Another highlight of Chamber of Secrets is the introduction of Dobby!! He has a big heart and means well… even if he almost kills Harry in the process. Oops. Once again, Hermione is the MVP and proves yet again that those two would have not got very far without her. Hermione is basically the Samwise Gamgee of Harry Potter. I also like how Malfoy seems to have a bigger role in this story, he's fun to hate at this point. This book also introduces us to Gilderoy Lockhart - his narcissism literally cracks me up and I love that Hermione harbours a little crush for him. Colin also slays me when he is obsessed with Harry!

I just love how much I actually snigger to myself when reading these books. It's such a testament to Rowling's writing that she has created this story that will fascinate children of all ages, and yet you can equally enjoy it as an adult. Harry Potter transcends all ages! And that is truly magical. 4 glittering sparkly stars!

Favorite of the series.So many memories!

The FreeForm cable network aired all the Harry Potter movies this weekend and it prompted me to pick up all the books on my shelves and read a few pages again. I opened to the scene where Harry starts speaking parseltongue and was instantly brought back into this amazing world. I loved this series when I read it nearly ten years ago and I'm considering starting all over again -- one a month in between all the other books I read. The imagination. The depth of characters. The reality among fantasy. I can't imagine a world without it!

What was special about this book is how it carried the intense weight of the first book and added even more. Harry's energy drives the story. His relationships create the challenges. And we meet Dobby. I love Dobby! If you haven't read the whole series, you have to indulge in the first few books just to understand the world the wizards live in...

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The results:

HUFFLEPUFF is my second house!!!!!!!!

Please ignore my rambling..this is just me getting OVER EXCITED over getting sorted in Hufflepuff(I know its Gryffindor BUT Hufflepuff is the second house!!)I am Gryffinpuff!!!
Me & my gang..which include Voldy Luna lovegood & ofc Newt 2.0
.....had a convo about our Hogwarts houses
After a lot some identity crisis we were able to find our houses!!!!


Can we turn this into Hufflepuff appreciation??!! *hugs every Hufflepuff* *clinges toHugs Wolf extra long

lets start Hufflepuff praise rn!!!!!!!!!!!!







These are my fav❤❤



Made some myself..coz Puffs deserve the world






here's the link if YOU want to find your house percentage...
https://www.gotoquiz.com/hogwarts_sor...
Go ahead!!! Find your house!!! WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR??!!

"My late lamented lords, ladies, and gentlemen,"
"The best of us must sometimes eat our words,"

Every time you loved the first book of a series, and then start reading the second - eagerly waiting for the story to continue - there's always the apprehension, that things might not be as great as the first. Well, Chamber of Secrets will convince you otherwise: everything keeps getting better.

"Have you ever heard of a plan where so many things could go wrong?"

I was glad to find everything I loved about the first book still applicable to the second. It'll be a bit redundant if all those plus points were to be repeated here, but still, I cannot refrain from mentioning how easy it is to read the story. In no way I'm implying that the narration is plain or just too simple - for it is definitely not the case - but it is just one smooth flow. The story itself is much more detailed than the first one, mainly because setting up of environment and characters were done in the original. Though I didn't feel so before, in retrospect, the first book now feels like an introduction to the series, and this as the first real adventure.

"It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities."

And again, it's impossible not to start reading the next one immediately.

"Regrowing bones is a nasty business."

Reading the Chamber of Secrets for the first time in my life at the age of 27:

> Ron stole his dad's illegal flying car to rescue his best friend. He broke Harry's window with the help of his brothers, and what drove him over the edge was the fact (and I quote) they weren't feeding Harry enough.

  

> When Ron and Harry were watching Snape and Lockhart duel, he said, OUT LOUD, Wouldn't it be good if they finished each other off? And I think that's beautiful.

> Ron threw up slugs for HOURS, by accident, just because he wouldn't have Draco insult Hermione in front of him.

> Ron told Harry that if he threw Tom Riddle's book through Moaning Myrtle's stomach he would get 25 points.

> Ron followed the spiders even though he's terrified of them.

> Ron survived an entire semester with a broken wand.

> Ron was the first one to point out that If Dobby doesn’t stop trying to save your life he’s going to kill you.

> Ron called Lockhart a coward and insinuated that he was a pedophile for leaving Hermione, his 12 year old student inappropriate get well cards.

To sum up, this is now a Ron Weasley fan account now.

ENGLISH (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets) / ITALIANO

Bedtime reading for my daughter (and second reading for me). It is once again exciting to wander across the Hogwarts halls, observing the mysterious facts that involve the protagonists, just like we were there too. This is Rowling's rare gift: making sure that we see through the eyes of Harry, Ron and Hermione.

The summer holidays have passed, and the new school year is about to start at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Harry's power is still immature, but Dumbledore's teaching is adamant:

«It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities»

This time, our young wizards are struggling with the new professor of defense against the dark arts, the dork and vein Gilderoy Lockhart, called to replace Professor Quirrell (died in the previous adventure). However, the joyful atmosphere is soon ruined: strange events begin to happen...

Far be it from me to spoiler something of this mystery-fantasy. J.K. Rowling gives us another masterpiece to live, rather than to read. Actually, I do not know if my daughter was more pleased than me to hear this novel, or if I was happier than her to read it and literally interpret it (I even modulated the voices of the different characters). Any excuse to read Harry Potter.

Vote: 9

Lettura serale per mia figlia (e seconda rilettura per me). E' ancora una volta emozionante vagare per le sale di Hogwarts e osservare i fatti misteriosi che coinvolgono i protagonisti, proprio come se fossimo lì anche noi. Questo è il raro dono della Rowling. Fare in modo che vediamo con gli occhi di Harry, Ron ed Hermione.

Trascorse le vacanze estive, alla scuola di magia e stregoneria di Hogwarts sta per iniziare il nuovo anno. Il potere di Harry è ancora immaturo, ma l'insegnamento di Silente è categorico:

«Sono le scelte che facciamo, Harry, che dimostrano quel che siamo veramente, molto più delle nostre capacità»

Stavolta, i nostri giovani maghi sono alle prese con il nuovo insegnante di difesa dalle arti oscure, il Professor Gilderoy Lockhart, tanto imbranato quanto vanitoso, chiamato a sostituire il Professor Quirrell, deceduto nella precedente avventura. L'atmosfera gioiosa è presto rovinata, però: strani eventi cominciano ad accadere, associati ad una certa camera dei segreti...

Lungi da me spoilerare qualcosa di questo fantasy del mistero. J.K. Rowling ci regala un'altro capolavoro da vivere, più che da leggere. A conti fatti, non so se sia stata più contenta mia figlia di sentirselo raccontare, o se sia stato più contento io di leggerlo e letteralmente interpretarlo (ho perfino modulato le voci dei diversi personaggi). La scusa è buona, in ogni caso.

Voto: 9