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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2005

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Book Brief

J. K. Rowling

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2005

Book Details

Pages

652

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre

Fantasy

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Children`s Literature

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Classic Fiction

Setting

United Kingdom • 1990s

Theme

Friendship

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Nature Versus Nurture

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Love

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Middle grade

Super Short Summary

In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Harry Potter's sixth year at Hogwarts revolves around his lessons with Dumbledore to defeat Voldemort, uncovering the truth about Horcruxes, and Draco Malfoy's secret mission. Harry learns more about Voldemort's past, uses a mysterious potions book, participates in an epic search for a Horcrux, and faces tragedy that sets the stage for the final battle against dark forces.

Suspenseful

Dark

Mysterious

Emotional

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

4.7

3,460,800 ratings

92%

Loved it

Mixed feelings

Not a fan

Review Roundup

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling is widely praised for its darker tone and character development. Critics appreciate the backstory depth and the intricate, suspenseful plot. However, some feel it’s slower-paced compared to earlier books. Overall, it’s a compelling penultimate novel in the series that sets the stage for the final showdown.

Who Should Read Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince?

Readers who enjoy Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling are typically fans of fantasy, coming-of-age stories, and intricate plotlines. Similar works include J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings series and C.S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia, which also combine magical worlds with deep character development.

4.7