“Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” (Book 3) by J.K. Rowling
The first 2 books were decidedly children’s lit with just a touch of danger thrown in. With this one, Rowling definitely veers more towards adult themes with the arrival of Sirius and the Dementors (who are downright scary). She also seems to be getting better as a writer as the series progresses. The story and characters here are really very well-defined and vivid, especially in the climax sequence at the end of the book when the mystery of Sirius, Lupin and Pettigrew is revealed. I remember liking the 3rd movie better than the first two, but the escalation is even more apparent here in the books.
My review of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Book 2)
My review of Harry Potter and the Sorceror’s Stone (Book 1)
