It was always difficult being Harry Potter and it isn’t much easier now that he is an overworked employee of the Ministry of Magic, a husband and father of three school-age children.
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."
My Review:
As I shared above, I loved the book. Harry himself really doesn't have that large a part but the part he does play is crucial and his presence is felt throughout the entire story. The characters who do take the main stage are so well written and fun that you get lost in their adventures just as you did in the original HP series. It was nice to see Harry as a father struggling to make good decisions for his family and to see his son Albus trying to find himself in the shadow of his father's fame. I loved the friendship that developed between Albus and Scorpius. It was a perfect fit and I look forward to reading more about these two and their lives at Hogwarts.
I have to say, I did not go into this book expecting another Harry Potter epic. I think that some people really compared this to the other books and so may have been disappointed. I however, was not and think this book stands perfectly on its own while still giving the reader the pure joy that comes with being a Harry Potter fan.
