A review by lexarobinson
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling

adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

The moral complexities of war begin to emerge brilliantly in this book, opening the way for the final installment. More is revealed about Draco's backstory, through which Rowling portrays moral ambiguity excellently. Also the moral fall of Dumbledore is a slow burn that really kickstarts here. Phenomenal.
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