Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

In his third year at Hogwarts Harry Potter is once again confronted with the fast-growing power of the one who should not be named. Already struggling with daily life at the school for witchcraft and wizardry, the announcement of the prisoner who escaped Azkaban puts additional weight on everyone. According to the news, the escapee Sirius Black is very dangerous, no one knows where he is nor what he wants. As it is revealed why he escaped, Harry and his friends find it even more crucial to remain in the safest place, which is Hogwarts. With security measures in place, the students try to follow their rather tricky timetables with all the mysterious things happening around them. Some might be reluctant to read another volume of this extraordinary series, with a young wizard at the same school who is again fighting against Voldemort. But the author manages to implement new elements into the main plot, which transforms the story into an enjoyable read. Who wouldn’t want to spend a day in Hogsmead or Diagon Alley, lingering around in the different shops and buying something magical? This one is in my opinion especially gripping, and mysterious right from the beginning to the final page. Besides while reading you learn more about the different characters, and I grew rather fond of them. I liked to see how these young students developed so far, how they grew together into a capable team although they come from different backgrounds. Also to mention is the interesting plot which goes deeper with every new volume. More adventures are yet to come for the three friends, let’s hop on the Hogwarts Express and join them on the magical journey. ...weiterlesen

Leider konnte mich "Harry Potter und der Gefangene von Askaban" nicht so sehr packen wie die vorherigen Teile der Autorin. Er war zeitweise ein wenig langatmig und sowohl Hermine als auch Ron wurden meiner Meinung nach mehr als nur unsympathisch dargestellt. Trotzdem war das Buch spannend und ist natürlich wichtig für die fortlaufende Geschichte. Die Hintergrundinformationen, die wir von Harry und einigen neuen Nebencharakteren erfahren, sind wirklich interessant. Und auch der Streit zwischen Ron und Hermine lässt uns tiefer als sonst in die beiden Charaktere blicken. Der Schreibstil von Rowling blieb natürlich, wie in den vorherigen "Harry Potter"-Bänden, angenehm und einfach. Ich freue mich schon darauf den vierten Teil der Reihe zu lesen und mehr über die Welt von Harry Potter zu erfahren! ...weiterlesen