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Snape

The Definitive Analysis of Hogwarts’s Mysterious Potions Master

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Snape

By: Lorrie Kim
Narrated by: Michelle H. Lee
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While the Harry Potter series may follow the journey of the Boy Who Lived, if you want to know the whole story, keep your eyes fixed on Severus Snape. This greasy-haired, grumpy genius, one of J. K. Rowling's most enduring gifts to English literature, is the archetypal ill-tempered teacher: demanding, acerbic, and impossible to ignore. Over the span of seven novels, Snape's remarkable role in the series can be hard to parse: Where do his true allegiances lie? Can a former Death Eater change his spots? Why does he seem to loathe the boy he's pledged to protect?

Taking an analytical approach to Hogwarts's irascible, protective Potions professor, author Lorrie Kim presents a closer look at how Dumbledore's double agent operates behind the scenes throughout the Harry Potter series. By examining the story from Snape's point of view, this in-depth exploration pierces the defenses of the wizarding world's famed Occlumens, revealing the man for who he truly is: one of pop culture's most memorable heroes.

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Michelle Lee is a good narrator; however, it was annoying to hear her try to do character voices where parts of the original novels are read out. it would have been better if she just read in her normal voice. As for the book, itself... I could have turned it into a drinking game. Every time she says "ambiguity", DRINK! That was only one of several words that were just tiringly overused. All that being said, I enjoyed this perspective of Hogwarts' Potions Master.

An Interesting Perspective

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Very well done. Snape has always been my favorite character. The depth of this examination enhanced this viewpoint and was an enjoyable way to return to Hogwarts.

Great perspective.

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I didn’t want the book to end. As a big hop and Snape fan this book was amazing and the performance of the book elevated the story. It was wonderful to return to this beloved story in a way that breaks down such a complex character into understandable characters. Thank you so much for this experi

I didn’t want it to end

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I love the Harry Potter books and always enjoyed Snape’s character arc. This helped me understand him more. Great read!

Thank you Lori!!

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what more do I got to say. It is good. (for the 15 word rate I'll submit my dislike of it.) not the book.

it's a good compilation I like it.

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generally, this analysis is fun, insightful, and definitely thorough. Sometimes, the theory is stretched to the point of of eye-rolls, but worth getting to the end.

insightful analysis

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Let me start out by saying that I thoroughly admire Lorrie’s devotion and analytical thinking of Snape and the Harry Potter series as a whole. Several times she pointed out instances that really made me smack myself on the head for not realizing them before.

However, and I do mean this in the kindest way possible, there are times when (by either choice of words or theory or both) that I feel like she is trying too hard. Don’t get me wrong it is an interesting read. Also I do agree with some other reviews saying that it is very political. I did indeed get a lot out of this book, though I would be lying if I said I didn’t roll my eyes a couple of times.

Finally, the choice of narrator: Michelle is a great narrator however I don’t think she was the right choice for this book. Especially when she was doing the voice of Snape, I just couldn’t take her seriously. Again she has a good voice for a narrator, but for me I don’t think she was the best choice for this book.

Never will see Snape the same again.

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I've always loved Severus Snape in the Harry Potter books and movies and this gives a chance to not only revisit crucial Snape moments and scenes but also gives you more insight on the character. The authors interpretations forced to me to rethink certain moments and motives of Snape during certain times throughout the Harry Potter series.

Perfect if you need a Snape fix!!

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Even having read the Harry Potter books multiple times it's always challenging to understand Severus Snape apart from Harry's own viewpoint. Lorrie Kim does a fantastic job of highlighting the intense journey and perspective of Snape throughout his life, and within the time frame specifically that we are all most familiar with. We only get a brief time within the books to see Snape in a different light, and I think this book is absolutely necessary for the full appreciation of all that happens within this powerful world.

Powerful, Necessary

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Love the character and great outlining but got a little too political for me in how they drew reality into the Wizarding world

Good outlining but political

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