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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban SKIMMING LEAVES |Story Over Everything 042 – Fortress Fiction
Join MJ on this #SKIMMINGLEAVES episode of SOE for a casual book chat on JK Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
#amreading #bookreview #Book #Fantasy #JKRowling
TOPICS
- 0:00:00 – INTRO
- 0:00:54 – BOOK FACTS
- 0:07:11 – ENJOY ALL THE HP SERIES ON HOOPLA, CLOUD LIBRARY + KINDLE UNLIMITED
- 0:08:11 – SMOOTH RECAP
- 0:09:22 – THIS BOOK IS OFFBEAT
- 0:10:53 – THE WIZARDING WOLRD IS SCARY
- 0:13:20 – BUT SOMETIMES THE REAL WORLD IS SCARIER
- 0:15:52 – SUMMER BREAK
- 0:17:21 – ON DIVINATION CLASS
- 0:18:28 – I LIKE SNAPE
- 0:19:05 – ON ROWLING’S NAMES
- 0:20:11 – I DON’T LIKE SNAPE
- 0:22:14 – IS NUANCE THE THEME?
- 0:22:58 – MAGIC IS NOT A PANACEA
- 0:26:49 – OUTRO
LINKS
Blog Version of the Audio Transcript
Reflecting on Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
A Favorite Book in the Series So Far
I recently did a casual chat about Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, which is the third book in the Harry Potter series. Of the first three books, it’s definitely my favorite so far. There’s something really interesting and nuanced about this one.
An Unexpectedly Offbeat Entry
Several plot threads take surprising twists and turns. The last few chapters almost feel like a heist story, with stealthy planning and high stakes. It’s an oddly delightful shift in tone. Voldemort himself barely even appears, which subverts expectations.
Expanding the Wizarding World
This book expands the world substantially by introducing compelling new characters like Professor Lupin and the sinister soul-sucking Dementors. It fleshes out backstories for folks like Snape in complex ways. The fantasy elements become richer but also darker.
The Relatable Struggles of Boyhood
Despite all the magic, what stands out is how relatable Harry’s struggles are. His horrible life with the Dursleys is in many ways worse than anything at Hogwarts. It makes him sympathetic, being powerful yet still just a boy when facing abusive “family.”
Finding Magic in the Mundane
The story says something poignant about how everyday suffering matters, despite all the fantasy escapism. Harry’s troubles may be exaggerated, but they’re still fundamentally human. There’s a touching honesty in that.
Let me know what you think about Azkaban! I’m continuing the series and will likely chat more about the later books.
MJ Muñoz 