| The third book in the Harry Potter series maintains the same level of quality as its predecessors. The wizard Sirius Black, imprisoned in Azkaban for 12 years after being convicted of killing 13 people with a single spell, has escaped and is said to be looking for Harry. We learn more about Harry's parents and the circumstances of their death. New characters are introduced, from the sickly but kind Professor Lupin, to yet another picture guard, Sir Cadogan. A magical map, an amazing hourglass, and a werewolf turn up, as well as a winged creature called a hippogriff. This one has less gross-out humor and more Darkness and mystery than its predecessors; at times it almost gets TOO tricky. But a great read all the same. | ||
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Plot & Themes Tone of book - very upbeat FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - fantasy world/fantasy past Coming of age Yes Youngster becomes - a powerful magician Magical Beings/Mental/Magical/Powers Yes magical powers: Is this an adult or child's book? - Kid's book (ages 7-14) Descript. of chases or violence - 10 % planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 60 % Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 20 % Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 10 % Main Character Identity: - Male Profession/status: Age: - a teen If magical mental powers: - can fly - Invisibility Main Adversary Identity: - Male Age: - 40's-50's Profession/status: Has magical powers? Yes Magical/mental powers of main antagonist: - can change shapes - can cast all sorts of spells How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - a little/some Setting Terrain Earth setting: - 20th century Takes place on Earth? Yes Writing Style Accounts of torture and death? - generic/vague references to death/punishment How much dialogue? - significantly more descript than dialog |
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