“Sleep is good. And books are better.”
— George R.R. Martin
Reviews
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Toxic masculinity and internalized sexism come to the fore in Rowling’s portrayal of Ron in the sixth book of the series.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Digging into why Umbridge is the scariest villain in Harry Potter
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
An analysis of rape culture and transphobia in Harry Potter and why it matters
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
An analysis of how the author’s unconscious bias can leak through into the work, even when they have the opposite intentions.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
A look at the harm of unexamined trust in famous figures, and the hidden trauma of the Obliviate charm.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
An analysis of JK Rowling’s world building as she kicks off the series
Harry Potter - Nostalgic Classic or Just Outdated?
Kicking off a reread through one of my absolute favorite series - Harry Potter. The challenge: will it be as good as I remember or will JK Rowling’s politics have tainted it? Do the author’s politics even matter?
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