Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Novel Form

by BoleynC

Genres: Fantasy, Harry Potter, Fiction, Fan Fiction

707 pages, Kindle Edition

Reviews

[Jax · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is the worst thing to happen to the HP universe in a book. This is absolute trash fan fic. I’d give it negative stars if I could.

[Regina Cattus · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ah, so much better than the script. Feels much more faithful to characters from the OG series. the extra scenes added in generally add well to the characterisation and help to resolve some of the plotholes & egregious gaps, all while better exploring the relationships between the characters. A few of the common If you have the choice between reading the original script and this novelisation, please read this, it will be much less painful. I'd be much more willing to accept this as canon, for sure, though some of the weird bits and plotholes remain (more or less by necessity). From what I've heard of the play, it could very well still be worth your while to go and see the play in person.

[Phoenix · Rating 2 out of 5]

So I haven't read all the books but I've seen all the movies so id thought it is fine reading this. no, I wasn't I was extremely confused while reading it another reason might be because it's in a screenplay form and not a normal book format so that might have been another reason but I just didn't know what was going on.

[Iqra Fatima · Rating 1 out of 5]

Why did they write this just whyyy???

[leyla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Definitely could’ve finished this much quicker than I did! But once I got into it, I genuinely couldn’t stop reading.

If you’re disappointed with how TCC turned out or just can’t bring yourself to find interest in reading a script, definitely give this a chance!

It’s heaps more developed than The Cursed Child is ‘canonically’ - every character is written so beautifully and given more depth, especially the parents. The added dialogue and scenes by the author gives the story extra charm and flows so well to fill in plot holes (I’m honestly disappointed that they aren’t in the actual script and that I won’t be able to see them played out on stage). I found the blooming relationship between Scorpius and Albus very refreshing also.

I’ll absolutely be recommending this to others in the future.

[Cookie's Comforts · Rating 5 out of 5]

Throughly enjoyed the story line and the reading style was so quick and easy.

[Katie Brooks · Rating 1 out of 5]

Nothing will ever convince me that this is canon. The characters are SO out of character and the plot lines make literally no sense in regards to the original series.

I'm going to pretend that this book never existed.

[Samu · Rating 5 out of 5]

this is one of the best fics i've ever read. incredible work in novelizing the script.
i smiled, laughed and cried lots throughout this read, had a stronger emotional reaction to it than to most of the other works i've read.
scorpius malfoy is the purest and loveliest human being ever conceived and he will always remain in my heart as a role model and to cheer me up in dark times.

10/10 would recommend to anyone who loves the harry potter books.
claudia's writing is amazing and actually quite similar to jkr's.

[Tika H · Rating 1 out of 5]

WHY!!!! First off the screen play style is confusing and I think it would have been way easier to format it as a book. Second the plot line was horrible absolute trash. I loved the Harry Potter series and everything about it but I would not recommend. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again these types of books where they try to put it in the main characters kids perspective are never that good. Nothing happened in the whole plot in my opinion. Wast of your money

[Averee Kemp · Rating 1 out of 5]

I have always heard terrible things about cursed child. I wanted to form my own opinion and since I already knew all the details of it I thought it wouldn’t be TOO bad. I’m just going to pretend that I never read this and move on with my life.

[Dru Saxton-Wallace · Rating 4 out of 5]

The writing is ever so slightly dodgy in places, but this is a better telling of the Cursed Child story. I recommend reading the It's Teatime series directly after this novelisation

[nastyearwig · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great novelisation of cursed child and works to establish scorbus as a potential romance (thank you), highly recommend if interested. Also fixes plotholes in the best way manageable.

[Jordan Smith · Rating 1 out of 5]

Killed my soul to rate it a 1 star! But…how did this book happen??? After reading, you’ll just stare at the wall, wondering what you just read. Or you can close the book and read some fanfiction to make yourself feel better.

[Alyse · Rating 3 out of 5]

Its not as good as the rest of the Harry Potter books, buts its nice to stay in the world a little longer.

[Josh Van Bonn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hope we get a Movie Version at some Point!

[Auni Fitri · Rating 5 out of 5]

this was so good idc

[Fiona · Rating 5 out of 5]

Een leuk boek voor iedereen die van harry potter houd en altijd al heeft gedroomd dat er nog een vervolg zou komen.

[Ingeborg · Rating 1 out of 5]

Never read it through entirely, but skimmed the rest if the plot. Seems too far fetched and too rushed. I'm going to forget this sequel exists

[Alexandra Gregory · Rating 3 out of 5]

Re-read! The characterisation kills me.

[Sirius Touzet · Rating 1 out of 5]

Don't like the story. Don't like theater. Disappointed

[Reagan · Rating 1 out of 5]

I am only writing this review three years later because i am almost fully recovered after reading this. Horrible. This book is like in itch in your brain you can't get rid of. EVER.

[Lakshmi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing!(But a bit confusing because it's a play script.🙂)

[Zara · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book just seems like a fever dream. What the hell?

[ZlaKacena · Rating 1 out of 5]

Ehh.. jak moc miluju celou Harry Potter serii, tak tenhle díl nenávidím z celého srdce. Nějak to celé nedával smysl. Voldemort, který pohrdá vším, co je lidské (pardon - mudlovské), a je tak povýšený nad všemi, pán zla, že by se uchýlil k něčemu tak obyčejnému, jako je soulož a plození potomků? A kdy by to tak stihl, při plánování útoku na Bradavice? A co Bellatrix, ta si jen tak porodil dítě a nikde žádná zmínka? A proč je z Harryho tak špatný otec taky nechápu, no prostě je lepší předstírat, že tohle dílo neexistuje.

[Miriel · Rating 4 out of 5]

There’s so many bad rating for this book, but I honestly thought it was super cool. I definitely enjoyed reading and would read it again. It was a quick read too. Don’t exactly know if it’s cannon to the world of Harry Potter, I haven’t really looked too much into it. I just read it with the intent on enjoying it, and that I did. Definitely a bit different, but overall I thought it was quite clever and a good read!

[Kristin Matthews · Rating 4 out of 5]

I can see why some fans might not be happy this was written, but I think for some fans, especially kids, it's an interesting play. It is mostly 'fan fiction ' playing tribute to a lot of the events and characters from the original series. My 10 year old daughter and I made sure to read it before going to see it on broadway.

[Caroline Cormack · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have been rereading this book with a student since the fall. I had completely forgotten the details. It’s a fun continuation of the series, but I know a lot of die bards who don’t love it. I enjoyed it.

[Jacob Thacker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Decent, seems like it has no plot though. Jumps from one thing and another. It was a good read tho.

[Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can anyone tell me where I can get this epub?