The Laughing Listener
#PotterHeadReadAlong19 Reread
Format: Audiobook & Illustrated Version
Narrator: Jim Dale
Length: 8 hours & 33 minutes

Overall Rating: 5 Stars

Okay, I kind of feel really stupid reviewing this book right now. I mean, it’s HARRY POTTER. I’ve loved this series since I was a kid. It’s why I love reading so much as an adult. J.K. Rowling changed all of our lives, so what else could I possible say?? But I get points for my house if I write a review during this #PotterHeadReadAlong19 and I just GOTTA represent my fellow Hufflepuffs.



So I’ll make this review short and sweet because we all know the drill by now. Harry Potter is the shiz and the world building can’t be beat. The amount of thought that must have gone into this universe never ceases to amaze me. Plus, the characters guys. THE CHARACTERS. I love them all?? I have such a soft spot for Hagrid, Neville, and the Weasley twins though. They’re the best. IT’S ALL JUST THE BEST.

This time I got to dive into my illustrated edition of this book and it was SPECTACULAR. It’s such a beautiful book! I’m an art nerd, so I think it took me twice as long to read because I kept stopping to admire the pretty pictures, but it was great. And it was so interesting seeing how the artist imagined everything. Like Professor Snape. With the movie now so ingrained into my skull, I have a very specific vision of Snape in my head, but his portrait of him was completely different to anything I’d seen and I loved it!

And props to Jim Dale who narrates the audiobook. He has such a rich speaking voice and his voices for each character are hilarious and perfect. Definitely recommend if you’re looking for a new way to read a classic.

FINAL WORD

This book is the best. If you haven’t read it yet, what are you waiting for???

#1 ↦ Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone ↦ ✦✦✦✦✦
#2 ↦ [b:Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets|15881|Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter, #2)|J.K. Rowling|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1474169725s/15881.jpg|6231171] ↦ ✦✦✦✦✦
#3 ↦ [b:Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban|5|Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter, #3)|J.K. Rowling|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1499277281s/5.jpg|2402163] ↦ ?????
#4 ↦ [b:Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire|6|Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, #4)|J.K. Rowling|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1361482611s/6.jpg|3046572] ↦ ?????
#5 ↦ [b:Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix|2|Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter, #5)|J.K. Rowling|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1546910265s/2.jpg|2809203] ↦ ?????
#6 ↦ [b:Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince|1|Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Harry Potter, #6)|J.K. Rowling|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1361039191s/1.jpg|41335427] ↦ ?????
#7 ↦ [b:Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows|136251|Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Harry Potter, #7)|J.K. Rowling|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1474171184s/136251.jpg|2963218] ↦ ?????

(Just to be clear, I’ve read the whole series and spoiler alert—all the ratings are probably going to be five stars. EVERYONE CALM DOWN. I’m just using this read along as a way to wipe the slate clean and give my current opinion.)