Book Reviews of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter, Bk 2)

2nd book in the Harry Potter series and another great read by JKR.

The eagerly anticipated sequel to the astounding smash hit Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is finally here! No need to wait — Harry's back for his second year at Hogwarts, where the infamous Chamber of Secrets has been opened for the first time in 50 years. The monster that is unleashed is literally petrifying Hogwarts students (turning them into stone, that is), and who is the primary suspect? Harry Potter himself. Add to this some enormous spiders, a Deathday Party, a ghost named Moaning Myrtle who haunts the girls' bathroom, and lots and lots of suspense, and you'll soon find yourself engrossed in another terrific tale in which magic does exist and good eventually triumphs over evil

It's hard to fall in love with an earnest, appealing young hero like Harry Potter and then to watch helplessly as he steps into terrible danger! And in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, the much anticipated sequel to the award-winning Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, he is in terrible danger indeed. As if it's not bad enough that after a long summer with the horrid Dursleys he is thwarted in his attempts to hop the train to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to begin his second year. But when his only transportation option is a magical flying car, it is just his luck to crash into a valuable (but clearly vexed) Whomping Willow. Still, all this seems like a day in the park compared to what happens that fall within the haunted halls of Hogwarts.

Chilling, malevolent voices whisper from the walls only to Harry, and it seems certain that his classmate Draco Malfoy is out to get him. Soon it's not just Harry who is worried about survival, as dreadful things begin to happen at Hogwarts. The mysteriously gleaming, foot-high words on the wall proclaim, "The Chamber of Secrets Has Been Opened. Enemies of the Heir, Beware." But what exactly does it mean? Harry, Hermione, and Ron do everything that is wizardly possible--including risking their own lives--to solve this 50-year-old, seemingly deadly mystery. This deliciously suspenseful novel is every bit as gripping, imaginative, and creepy as the first; familiar student concerns--fierce rivalry, blush-inducing crushes, pedantic professors--seamlessly intertwine with the bizarre, horrific, fantastical, or just plain funny. Once again, Rowling writes with a combination of wit, whimsy, and a touch of the macabre that will leave readers young and old desperate for the next installment. --Karin Snelson

This is the second in the Harry Potter series. This book is amazing. Ms. Rowling gets better and better with all of her books! This is a great world that she has created and I don't want to see it end! If you haven't read this series, I highly suggest that you do!

"Ever since Harry Potter had come home for the summer, the Dursleys had been so mean and hideous that all Harry wanted was to get back to Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry. But just as he's packing his bags, Harry receives a warning from a strange, impish creature who says that if Harry returns to Hogwarts, disaster will strike.
And strike it does. For in Harry's second year at Hogwarts, fresh torments and horrors arise, including an outrageously stuck-up new professor and a spirit that haunts the girls' bathroom. But then the real trouble begins--someone is turning the Hogwarts students to stone. Could it be Draco Malfoy, a more poisonous rival than ever? Could it possibly be Hagrid, whose mysterious past is finally told? Or could it be the one everyone at Hogwarts most suspects...Harry Potter himself!!!"

It is Harry Potter's 12th birthday and it is his summer vacation with his dreaded family, the Dursleys. Nothing has changed and they still despise everything that has to do with magic. So Harry finds himself locked in a room with bars in front of the only window and a small cat door for his small food deliveries. He wonders what the little house-elf Dobby meant by warning him to go back to Hogwarts school. What did he mean something terrible is about to happen ?
Upon his decision to return back to Hogwarts and freed by his friends the Weasley boys, Ron, Fred and George, all literally seems to go wrong: Ron and Harry can't enter the hidden gate to the train platform, Harry breaks his arm and other small bothersome things hapen.
The annoying new teacher in Defense against the Dark Arts doesn't seem to be that clever either. He's famous because he wrote a lot of books about his adventures but than everytime he uses his magic something seems to go wrong. He's seeking Harry's presence which bothers Harry even more.

When the school is shocked at the finding of the petrified Mrs. Norris, the housekeeper's cat, and a message announcing the Chamber of Secrets has been opened again, it leaves our three friends Hermione, Ron and Harry puzzled. Especially because at the same time Harry heard a voice no one else was able to hear.

When more students are found petrified, Harry rescues a student from a snake attack and learns he can speak Parseltongue, the students non "pureblood" students feel threatened by Harry because the legend says that the Chamber was built by Salazar Slytherin and his heir will be able to open the Chamber of Secrets and unleash the horror within. Slytherin was one of the rare wizards able to speak Parseltongue.

Harry and his friends are now pressured to find the Secret within the Chamber and do whatever they can to protect those that don't come of a pure wizard family.

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What makes this book very charming is that it continues where the last novel left us: Harry heading of for summer vacation with the Dursleys. No surprise thing haven't changed in the Dursleys opinion about magic but quite shocking that they lock the poor boy away.
Surprisingly I found a lot messages in this book. They went from child abuse, to obnoxiousness and very bad racism, leaving young readers certainly with questions parents should not be shy to answer. The point of racism has such a bad taste it almost made me sick but as life is, people deal with this every day and so this might be a good time to introduce our children into what is right and what is wrong. The way the topic is introduced to the reader is very bold and straight forward which I found is very nice.

Overall I found the book fun to read and Harry grows on me. I'll continue to read the other books in time.

Read my review to Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone (Book 1).

Another amazing story with Harry learning who he is and what his destiny holds. Awesome details, imaginative adventure and a captivating plot that snares readers of all ages. The characters are unforgettable and throughout the series, readers will revel in new insights to a world which is just out of reach in our dreams.

When Harry Potter gets a visit from a house-elf named Dobby, he is sent on a magical adventure. At Hogwarts, the Chamber of Secrets has been opened again and only the heir of Slytherin can open it. Then the most likely suspect turns to be Harry himself.

But with his friends, Ron and Hermione, can he save, not only his reputation, but Hogwarts its self? And will he finally destroy Voldemort in the process?

A great read, one of the best potter books

2nd year at hogwarts

An excellent story, exciting from beginning to end!

I love every one of JK Rowling's books!

One of the best books in the Harry Potter series!

Second adventure of Harry Potter. Grab it and catch up before the latest one comes out!

Even better than the first book. I do love the Harry Potter series.

Ever since Harry Potter had come home for the summer, the Dursleys had been so mean and hideous that all Harry wanted was to get back to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wisardry. But just as he's packing his bags, Harry receives a warning from a strange impish creature who says that if Harry returns to Hogwarts, disaster will strike.

A wonderful and charming tale for both adults and children alike.

Excellent, of course! Rowling really knows how to keep you into a book!

After reading the first book, I inevitably picked this one up. I was very intrigued as I started to read on. The story made me laugh more than once, and it's excellently written.

This author has a GREAT imagination --- something that is lacking in a lot of people today. Good read.

Loved it! Starting Book 3 tomorrow!

The chamber of secrets is a fast read, even at work! Every page leaves you wanting to read the next page. The characters are intertwining nicely in this second year at hogwarts.

Wonderful story that will make you think like a kid again. My whole family read it and loved it.

held my attention. still not the best in the series tho

A great read.

Harry returns to Hogwarts despite a warning from a mystery house elf. Hogwarts is disrupted by a hidden monster in the castle that petrifies its victims claimed to have come from the chamber of secrets. Fingers point to Harry because of his rare ability to speak to snakes. Another great adventure by J.K. Rowling. The book is a slighty different account of events that makes it that much more interesting.

2nd book in the Harry Potter series. Just as fun and with just as many suprises as the first in the series.

I loved this book for the pure enjoyment of reading a fun book. Harry's character is the type of character we can all find a bit of ourselves in. Now if I can only convince my son to read it!

Its a Harry Potter book, And not much can be said other then its great. And of course, much better then the movie. Harry Potter is a must read for anyone who likes fiction or fantasy. But be careful, a few times I've gotten so in to a Potter book that I've lost track of time.

Again I loved this Harry Potter book. This series is enchanting and J. K Rowling does an incredible job of writing in a way to really catch the readers attention. I read most of this book in one day. So far both books that I have picked up i've read all at once. I highly recommend for those who have read the first book to continue on. Harry and Ron continue their curious habits in this book and find themselves in just as much danger as they did in the first book. For me the end was a complete shock that I was not expecting at all! Great book:)

A great book to read no matter how old you are

What more could be said that hasn't already been said? I'm 26 and enjoy Harry Potter...and when I have kids, I plan on reading it to them.

What can I say? It's JKR. Amazing enough to rock my socks.

The second of the Harry Potter series. It's great, as are the rest of the books!

Anyone who has read the ones coming before this in the series already knows that the author grips you right away and takes you for a whirlwind ride through the pages - never a dull moment for adolescent or adult reader

Good story, questionable morals. The message here is it's okay to break the rules as long as everyone likes you for it! There's never any consequenses.

The Harry Potter series was definitely one of the best I've ever read... I had so much fun standing and waiting in line each time a new book came out, I'm really disappointed that the series is over, but it had a fantastic ending.

I love this book.Mine has a typo...don't know if its worth more or not???someone please tell me!AMAZING read.

i loved this book

Better than the first book, with differences from the movie.

Loved it, loved it! All the novels get darker and darker as the movies do.

great!

read once

Surely we all know about Harry Potter and his adventures by now...

What can I say ... Harry is in his 2nd year of Hogwarts. Great book for all ages.

I have not read this book because I dont like Harry Potter but it's in good condition.

If you read and enjoyed the first in this series, this will not disappoint.

J.K. Rowling is absolutely amazing! All of the Harry Potter books are pure poetry.

This was my favorite of the Potter books.

I love the Harry Potter books.

Ever since Harry Potter had come home for the summer, the Dursleys had been so mean and hideous that all Harry wanted was to get back to the Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry. But just as he's packing his bags, Harry receives a warning from a strange, impish creature who says that if Harry returns to Hogwarts, disaster will strike.

And strike it does. For in Harry's second year at Hogwarts, fresh torments and horrors arise, including an outrageously stuck-up new professor and a spirit who haunts the girls' bathroom. But then the real trouble begins - someone is turing Hogwarts students to stone. Could it be Draco Malfoy, a more poisonous rival than ever? Could it possibly be Hagrid, whose mysterious past is finally told? Or could it be the one everyone at Hogwarts most suspects...Harry Potter himself!

the 2nd Harry Potter book and a great read for people of all ages. Once you open the cover you are transported into Harry's world rich with danger all around. Harry must navigate through the dangers to not only save himself but everyone at Hogwarts.

I loved all these books and am sad that the series is ending.

Harry's second year at Hogwarts.

Part 2 of a wonderful series of children's book. Its the new fairytale of the century. Creative, entralling and utterly riveting. In this installment of Harry Potter, Something awful is going on at Hogwarts. Students it seems are being petrified, no one can understand why this is happening, just like no one could understand why it was happening decades ago. Its up to Harry Potter and his friends to figure out why its happening, and why some wizardly talents are just not good to have.

Absolutely love all the Harry Potter books. Can't wait for the last one to come out.

Ever since Harry Potter had come home for the summer, the Dursleys had been so mean and hideous that all Harry wanted was to get back to the Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry. But just as he's packing his bags, Harry receives a warning from a strange, impish creature who says that if Harry returns to Hogwarts, disaster will strike.
And strike it does. For in Harry's second year at Hogwarts, fresh torments and horrors arise, including an outrageously stuck-up new professor and a spirit who haunts the girls' bathroom. But then the real trouble begins--someone is turning Hogwarts students to stone. Could it be Draco Malfoy, a more poisonous rival than ever? Could it possibly be Hagrid, whose mysterious past is finally told? Or could it be the one everyone at Hogwarts most suspects...Harry Potter himself?

Excellent book! Easy to read and fast paced.

Alot more adventure for Harry Potter in book 2

It's hard to fall in love with an earnest, appealing young hero like Harry Potter and then to watch helplessly as he steps into terrible danger! And in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, the much anticipated sequel to the award-winning Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, he is in terrible danger indeed. As if it's not bad enough that after a long summer with the horrid Dursleys he is thwarted in his attempts to hop the train to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to begin his second year. But when his only transportation option is a magical flying car, it is just his luck to crash into a valuable (but clearly vexed) Whomping Willow. Still, all this seems like a day in the park compared to what happens that fall within the haunted halls of Hogwarts.
Chilling, malevolent voices whisper from the walls only to Harry, and it seems certain that his classmate Draco Malfoy is out to get him. Soon it's not just Harry who is worried about survival, as dreadful things begin to happen at Hogwarts. The mysteriously gleaming, foot-high words on the wall proclaim, "The Chamber of Secrets Has Been Opened. Enemies of the Heir, Beware." But what exactly does it mean? Harry, Hermione, and Ron do everything that is wizardly possible--including risking their own lives--to solve this 50-year-old, seemingly deadly mystery. This deliciously suspenseful novel is every bit as gripping, imaginative, and creepy as the first; familiar student concerns--fierce rivalry, blush-inducing crushes, pedantic professors--seamlessly intertwine with the bizarre, horrific, fantastical, or just plain funny. Once again, Rowling writes with a combination of wit, whimsy, and a touch of the macabre that will leave readers young and old desperate for the next installment. (Ages 9 and older)

Ever since Harry Potter had come home for the summer, the Dursleys ahd been so mean and hideous that all Harry wanted was to get back to the Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry. But just as he's packing his bags, Harry receives a warning from a strange impish creature who says that if Harry returns to Hogwarts, disaster will strike.
And strike it does. For in Harry's second year at Hogwarts, fresh torments and horrors arise, including an outrageously stuck-up new professor and a spirit who haunts the girls' bathroom. But then the realy trouble begins-someone is turnin Hogwarts students to stone. Could it be Draco Malfoy, a more poisonous rival than ever? Could it possibly be Hagrid, whose mysterious past is finally told? Or could it be the one everyone at Hogwarts most suspects...Harry Potter himself!

Used condition. Still a great read!

Harry potter has mever played a spoer while frying on a broomstick. He's never worn a cloak of invisibility, befriended a giant, or helped hatch a dragon, All Harry knows is a miseravle life with the Dursleys, his horrible aunt and uncle, and their abominable son, Dudley. Harry's room is a tiny closet at the foot of the stairs, and he has't had a birthday party in eleven years.

LOVED IT!!!

It's Harry Potter! If you don't know anything about Harry Potter by now, you are not on the band wagon!

It is Harry Potter, what else do you need to know? This is a wonderful book. A must read for any teenager or adult. The Potter series has gotten kids to read that have never wanted to pick up a book before.

great reading for kids and adults, we all love harry potter in our house!!!

Each book that I have read has been great, including this one.

Harry Potter is so addicting.

I am an adult reading this book - fast read and the movie follows the book fairly closely but it didn't stop me from enjoying it. JK Rowling is a good author and has a real gift for sucking you into her story. I look forward to reading the rest of the series.

Great book for kids and adults. The Author speaks for herself!

i dont want this book

Love this book, as well as the whole series

Wonderful story can't wait to read the next one

Great read!

I loved it!

I really liked this book, it had a lot of adventure. It had suspence. Great book!!!!

Yet another great book in this series. Much better than the movie. Fun to pick out all the differences from book to movie. The first three books are the weakest in the series, but still fun reads.

A sequel to the "Socerer's Stone," Harry Potter reunites with his friends at Hogwarts School of Magic and encounters new people and new adventures. This book is also to be a timeless clasic to be read over and over again!

This is the second book of the Harry Potter series. It is just as exciting and thrilling as the first one. Harry begins his second year at Hogwarts. Reading it makes you want to jump in the book and go to school with him.

good book, geared to 10 thru adult

I really need to take plenty of time between HP books, because I find it so clunky the way Rowling reminds her readers of facts established in previous books. I know she's writing for kids, but I really found the first chapter of this book painful when I read it right after Sorcerer's Stone! Otherwise terrific, though, of course!

Chilling, malevolent voices whisper from the walls only to Harry, and it seems certain that his classmate Draco Malfoy is out to get him. Soon it's not just Harry who is worried about survival, as dreadful things begin to happen at Hogwarts. The mysteriously gleaming, foot-high words on the wall proclaim, "The Chamber of Secrets Has Been Opened. Enemies of the Heir, Beware." But what exactly does it mean? Harry, Hermione, and Ron do everything that is wizardly possible--including risking their own lives--to solve this 50-year-old, seemingly deadly mystery. This deliciously suspenseful novel is every bit as gripping, imaginative, and creepy as the first; familiar student concerns--fierce rivalry, blush-inducing crushes, pedantic professors--seamlessly intertwine with the bizarre, horrific, fantastical, or just plain funny.

I recommend this book for everyone to read

Marvelous imaginative spirit in the writer...gerat

Harry Potter Fan loved the book

"Those needing a bit of magic, morality and mystical worlds can do no better than opening HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS. -- USA Today

Great book. Love this series. Makes you feel like you are right there, wonderful author with a great way to tell a story!

Ever since Harry Potter had come home for the summer, the Dusleys had been so mean and hideous that all Harry wanted was to get back to the Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry. But just as he's packing his bags, Harry recieves a warning from a strange, impish creature who says that if Harry returns to Hogwarts, disater will strike.
And strike it does. For in Harry's second year at Hogwarts, fresh torments and horrors arise, including an outrageously stuck-up new professor and a spirit who haunts the girls' bathroom. Buth then the real trouble begins--someone is turning Hogwarts students to stone. Could it be Draco Malfoy, a more poisonous rival than ever? Could it possibly be Hagrid, whose mysterious past is finally told? Or could it be the one everyone at Hogwarts most suspects...Harry Potter himself?!

Awesome ! I loved them all

A++++++++++++!!!!!

I love Harry Potter and this book does not disappoint!!!!

Hello!? IT's Harry Potter!

kids read this-i did not

Super good read. Loved it. I am starting #3 tonight.

The book that started it all. I think J.K. Rowling is one of the best writer's around today. She has such a fantastic imagination.

The exploits and adventures of Harry Potter and his friends in their second year at Hogwart's School for Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Fun!

The Harry Potter books for me are just an easy enjoyable read. This was one of the better ones for me but Book 5 is the best!

I thought the book was better than the movie it was good!

I love Harry Potter anything soo...this book is just as good as the other, Book # 6 out July 16:)!

my daughter loved the book!

Amazon.co.uk review
J K Rowling's sequel to Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone carries on where the original left off. Harry is returning to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry after the summer holidays and, right from the start, things are not straightforward.

Unable to board the Hogwarts express, Harry and his friends break all the rules and make their way to the school in a magical flying car. From this point on, incredible events happen to Harry and his friends--Harry hears evil voices and someone, or something is attacking the pupils. Can Harry get to the bottom of the mystery before it's too late?

As with its predecessor, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is a highly readable and imaginative adventure story with real, fallible, characters, plenty of humour and, of course, loads of magic and spells. There is no need to have read Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone to enjoy this book. However, if you have read it, this is the book you have been waiting for. (Ages 9 to Adult).

Great book for all ages!

harry\'s second year at hogwarts. Gets a warning from a house elf named dobby that if he returns to hogwarts distaster will strike.

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