Harry Potter and the philosopher's stone (or sorcerer's in the US) book review
"Mr. and Mrs. Dursley, of number four, privet drive, were proud to say that they were perfectly normal, thank you very much." The irony in the above statement is beyond words. This is a story about a young boy who lives with the Dursleys in the cupboard under the stairs and has no idea that his life is going to be changed forever on his 11th birthday. And that he might not be a perfectly normal member of the perfectly normal family after all. This is a story about the boy who lived. Why is he called that? How is his life going to be changed? You'll have to find out in this first installment of the Harry Potter series by JK Rowling. Although initially intended for children, this book can be/is read by anyone of any age. The protagonist, Harry, is a pretty relatable character, in the sense that he has no idea about the magical world either. So, through his eyes, we discover the magical world; Hogwarts express, Diagon alley, and Hogwarts itself. We're also introduced ...
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