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The blurb:
The Eighth Story.
Nineteen Years Later.
Based on an
original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, a new play by
Jack Thorne, Harry Potter and
the Cursed Child is the eighth
story in the Harry Potter series and the first official Harry Potter story to
be presented on stage. The play will receive its world premiere in London’s
West End on July 30, 2016.
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 Opinion:
As a big Harry Potter fan I was
overexcited about this book to come out, or should I rather say script?! ;)
I was very sad when I finished book
seven and started writing my own Harry Potter fanfictions, because I love the
story and the characters so much. Now, here we are years later and the script
of the play is made into a book. Both times tickets for the play went up for
sale, I had no chance, so I’m very happy I at least get to enjoy the book (for
now).
A lot of people have been put off by
the fact that this is a script, but I had no problem with it at all, I loved
it! I mean it’s a play and it’s great to read about stage directions and then
seeing the dialogues. Yes, I might be a bit biased, because I love the theatre
world, but anyway. I saw this whole play in my head, while reading. The actions,
the scenes, the characters, everything and that’s what reading is about for me.
I loved catching up with all the
characters, especially Harry, Ron and Hermione of course. What has become of
them, what are they doing now?! Some things are a bit surprising, but that’s
great actually. I was also very excited to read about their children and as it
is, the story actually follows Albus Severus. He becomes best friends with
Scorpius Malfoy and we get to follow their adventure, which is full of excitement
and magic of course. A lot of things happen, but it’s all very entertaining and
thrilling. I couldn’t put the book down. It’s awesome to finally get a glimpse
of the “next” generation, but still getting enough of the “old” squad.
Both Harry and Albus go through a lot
in this story and it was interesting to see them change. Relationships between
father and son, but also husband and wife, friends etc. play a very important
role in this story and I adored reading about them all. Scorpius Malfoy is a
great character, I really liked him. I would have loved reading about some
other characters as well, sadly that wasn’t the case, but it’s understandable,
I guess the play would have been to full otherwise.
I have to get back to the script fact
now. We all know that I think it’s amazing! First of all it’s different and
second of all I think that the emotions came across even better, it also kind
of leaves more space for your own imagination.
This script is full of twists and turns
and even some surprises. I read this in one go and was actually sad when it all
stopped again. The Harry Potter world is so fascinating and I don’t ever want
it to stop.
AWESOME, AWESOME, AWESOME!!!
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