Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling
Hi, I am Advik and I’m in 8th grade. I love to read, watch TV, swim and travel.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, book six in the Harry Potter series, is truly an extraordinary work of fiction creativity.
The opening part of the book is especially appealing as Harry Potter learns that he will be taking private lessons with Albus Dumbledore himself. This adds a whole new layer to the story. Harry also starts to use a Potions textbook, which belonged to ‘the Half-Blood Prince.’ This book has helpful Potion tips and made-up spells. Dumbledore’s offer of a dream job to Snape and then Harry’s realization about Lord Voldemort’s past preparing for his final battle was intriguing. Harry learns that Voldemort has split his soul into seven pieces using Horcruxes, making him as close as possible to immortality. I love the way Rowling made Horcruxes.
Meanwhile, the Minister of Magic is arresting people and pursuing Harry to become, as Harry says, ‘their new poster boy.’ While Harry and Dumbledore try to keep out of it, they focus on a more important matter: How to kill Voldemort?
The book is full of twists, especially toward the end, where Dumbledore thinks he has found a Horcrux and invites Harry to retrieve it. By the end of their adventure, Dumbledore is weak, and Harry helps him back to Hogwarts. Secrets are revealed, and some of Harry’s suspicions are confirmed.
This book has it all: mystery, action, bravery, romance, thrill, and even a tragic loss. This book could be faster at times, but overall, it has a good storyline and plot. I recommend this book for ages eleven and up.
