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Arthur A. Levine Books

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Parts One and Two: The Official Playscript of the Original West End Production

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The Eighth Story. Nineteen Years Later. Based on an original story by J.K. Rowling, John Tiffany, and Jack Thorne, a play by Jack Thorne.It was always difficult being Harry Potter and it isn’t much easier now that he is an overworked employee of the Ministry of Magic, a husband, and father of three school-age children.While Harry grapples with a past that refuses to stay where it belongs, his youngest son, Albus, must struggle with the weight of a family legacy he never wanted. As past and present fuse ominously, both father and son learn the uncomfortable truth: Sometimes, darkness comes from unexpected places.The playscript for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child was originally released as a "special rehearsal edition" alongside the opening of Jack Thorne’s play in London’s West End in summer 2016. Based on an original story by J.K. Rowling, John Tiffany, and Jack Thorne, the play opened to rapturous reviews from theatergoers and critics alike, while the official playscript became an immediate global bestseller. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Arthur A. Levine Books (July 25, 2017)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 336 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 133821666X


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 60


Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9+ years, from customers


Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 500L


Grade level ‏ : ‎ 5 - 6


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1.25 x 7.75 inches


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    • Enjoyable Read
As someone who is a thespian, I’m quite used to reading/seeing scripts, so this did not bother me one bit. In my opinion, it makes it easier/quicker to read. You don’t get all that fluff language like: “as she spins around wearing a long dress, the skirt flutters up, and the sweet fragrance of her perfume permeates the air” instead, you get “she spins around”. Not to say the writing/script isn’t detailed - you get all the necessary details without the all the descriptive writing. I find this gives the reader an opportunity to visualize in their own way. It’s an interesting follow up story to an otherwise finished series. Instead of “evil is gone for good and they all lived happily ever after”, obviously life goes on and issues arise. I would definitely suggest this read to any true Harry Potter fan. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2024 by Monica
    • A Must for Harry Potter Fans
My birthday is one day after Harry Potter's, and getting this book was definitely an early birthday present. I read it from beginning to end in one sitting--nearly 4 hours, and the time flew by. I don't want to spoil any of the story for those who are going to read it, but it is, in my opinion, an amazing feat. I am not usually a fan of "revisionist writers" -- going back and making things too tidy, too self-contained--because life is full of serendipity and messiness. In this case, though, there's just enough of the "old" Harry Potter story to build the story, and there is a lot of really good thought that went into this. There is excellent adventure, fast pace, mistakes, regrets, challenges, growing up... There are a lot of similar themes to the original Harry Potter books, as well as some expounded and clarified themes. There are many "old friends" -- Moaning Myrtle, Severus Snape, Cedric Diggory, Hagrid, Bane, Draco Malfoy, Professor McGonnagle, Madam Hooch, Aunt Petunia, ... There are a number of twists that kept me reading it from beginning to end. The twists and turns, the breathtaking audacity and philosophical discussions about regret, responsibility, power, heritage, friendship, family, are pure J. K. Rowling. There are some great quotes, powerful insights, and it was so good to "visit" the Harry Potter world again. Well worth the read. EDIT: There are a lot of mixed reviews being posted, and I can see some of the points that are raised. I will address a few of these, hopefully without being unnecessarily critical of the points raised. 1. This is a play. This isn't a 400-to-800-plus page book. There isn't going to be the lengthy plot and character development that goes with a J. K. Rowling book. 2. This is a play. There are necessarily constraints on the "special effects" that can happen. Similarly there are really few plots that are possible (person faces external hardship and overcomes, or doesn't; person faces intrapersonal conflict and resolves it, or doesn't). 3. This play has some major components addressing how we in Western society always want what we can't have, and how we think "if only this had (or hadn't) happened, then my life would have been so much better", and how completely incorrect that can be. Spoiler alert! Stop here if you don't want to know any key elements of the story. 4. Time-turners: Yes, the supply of time-turners was completely destroyed in HP5. It's also been 20+ years since then. The Ministry of Magic never banned them being created, and even if they had, the Wizarding community is pretty fast and loose with rules. The rule about not going back more than 5 hours isn't a physical law, but one that indicates the catastrophic effects that can happen if one does go further back...as evidenced by this story. 4a. Time-turners: The wealthy are able to procure things that the average person can't, and can get a "pass" because they are privileged. 5. Delphi: I can completely believe Bellatrix would want to be the mother of Voldemort's child. I have a harder time picturing Voldemort being ok with having a child, because s/he would be a potential rival, and he has no natural affection for anyone. (mentally I was like-- thishas to be artificial insemination!) I find Delphi's overwhelming desire to please her father an interesting juxtaposition to Albus's desire to annoy his. 6. Cedrick would never have been a death-eater: You can only be misused, the deck stacked unjustly, and be faced with unreasonable expectations for so long before you chuck fairness into the bin. Cedrick could have become a Death Eater just to spite HP. 7. Harry was really out of character: Harry was never the fabulous hero that too many fans made him out to be... he was a rule-breaker, a liar, a thief, not good at homework, frequently vengeful and unreasonable when it came to people he disliked. He's a frustrated, overworked Ministry official who sometimes gets it wrong (as he's done in the past), who is over-protective and has personal prejudices. If you've never said something you shouldn't have to a child, especially in the heat of the moment of frustration or anger, then chances are pretty good you're not a parent. 8. Hermione, Ron, Ginny, whomever isn't much of a character anymore: no, this is a story about Harry, Albus and Scorpios. Accept that and move on. 9. How could they all stand there and watch October 31, 1981 happen again? This is the whole point... changing one thing changes everything, and who you are is a result of all you have experienced. If we are fortunate, we will be able to look back on those devastatingly difficult times, and see how they brought us to the present moment to those we love, and it will have been worth the price. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2016 by Lee M
    • Probably most enjoyable in person
After finishing the screenplay so quickly, I figured I'd leave a review (especially after seeing all of the scathing hate notes people have left for it, sheesh). For me, it's hard to say how I feel about it, only that I don't think it's that bad. Like some have mentioned, it does have a bit of that HP spark from the books, though it's hard to feel engrossed in the world from a screenplay. I mean, think about A Very Potter Musical: Would it have been nearly as funny or as popular without being able to watch the live performances? I bet a lot of the comedy and even the heartwarming moments would fall flat if it had been only released as a screenplay. Bless Starkid for posting it for free on YouTube. Based on what I imagined from the stage directions and what descriptions were provided, I'll bet it would be really powerful to see live, with all of the acting and special effects, and I hope the show is successful enough to go on tour. Note: Spoilers to follow, so continue reading at your own risk. Again, SPOILERS BELOW. --- What I said above doesn't excuse the problems with plot/characterization that I can't imagine feeling great about even with a live performance. So off goes a star because I can't reasonably give this 5 stars if I don't feel it's as amazing as 5 stars, you know? Certain screenplays deserve that; not this one. So, I'll start with what I liked about reading it: - Scorpius! Scorpius was lovely; he's my new favorite character and the source of some of my favorite lines/scenes. I hope his actor pulled them off as well as (or better than) I "saw" them in my head. I will go to my grave believing he's part of the LGBT community and no one can convince me otherwise. I love how horrified he was at the prospect that people thought he hated doing homework and reading books. - Albus as a Slytherin: I need more positive Slytherin characters. Thank goodness we now have at least two more. - Albus and Scorpius's friendship - Draco's change of heart and the obvious love he has for his family; I've always admired that about the Malfoys and I'm glad it was touched upon here. - The ambiance created by certain scenes, such as the Dementors and so on. I really wish I could see how these worked in person. - Hermione's roles of power: She's still got it. Attawitch! Also her rebellious Alternate Universe. - Athlete!Rose, though I wish we'd been able to see more of her/have more development of her personality. I kind of wanted her to team up with her cousin, but whatever. I like that she's into Quidditch and isn't all about books, which sets her apart from her mother. - Dumbledore chiding Harry for Albus's name: Oh, the meta. - Snape, Snape, Severus Snape - Everything to do with the blanket tugged at the heartstrings (I only mind a little what had to happen to it in order to make the plot work.) - The adult relationships (mostly): Harry and Ginny, Draco and Astoria, Ron and Hermione - The Hagrid scene What I disliked/felt uncomfortable with/was confused by: - We have a time travel plot (oh the problems with time travel plots I can rant about) and we use it on Cedric? You know, I feel bad for him and all, but I would think Albus would feel more strongly about maybe Teddy Lupin's parents? Or Fred? I mean, I disagree with him trying to save anyone, but I'd understand him trying to do it for them. Why use it on Cedric when the fourth book is so much more effective as is (which this play spent the whole time establishing?). - Bellamort is canon. Wut. So much DO NOT WANT with that visual. I guess in a way it makes sense, but I kind of hoped the Cursed Child would have more of a complex arc than a typical "I'm evil because of my Fatherlord" shtick. (Didn't Draco or his family notice Bella was pregnant during the books? Seems like a really obvious thing that would be hard for her to hide.) I liked Delphie as a character better when she seemed interested in saving a life. Though I thought the twist at the end made it a little better. I felt horrible for Harry sticking through all of it; our poor hero has had enough trauma, don't you think? - Harry wanted to end a friendship on really stupid assumptions that I thought he'd resolved by the end of the Battle of Hogwarts. What the hell, Harry's characterization. Does he not remember Snape and Lily's friendship? At least nearly every other character called him out on it. - Oh yeah, we're casually having a Blood Ball for Voldemort Day with Muggleborn screams emanating from the dungeons. - I wanted to know more about Craig Jr. RIP dude, we barely knew ya. - I don't buy the bit about Parseltongue at all. I wish it hadn't been necessary for the plot because the books tied that loose end up so neatly and it feels all unraveled again. - You refer to Neville and never show him (or his family) once? Boo. - The Trolley Lady, holy hell - I wouldn't have minded Ron being a bit more serious, since he seemed more like comedy relief from his dialogue/mannerisms. - Um, I'm not the only one who was stuck with feeling like Albus/Ron kissing and flirting with Hermione was both hilarious and incredibly weird, right? I'm not mad about it, just incredibly uncomfortable. Again with the whole Albus and Delphie thing, too. But yeah, I did feel a bit of the Harry Potter magic come back while I read it, and for that I don't regret reading it. It's got a flawed plot and I don't agree with how they portrayed all of the characters, but it was entertaining enough for a few hours. I can't really trash it when there's so much missing when you haven't seen it live. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2016 by C. W.

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