Originally published: July 2, 1998
Author: J. K. Rowling
Followed by: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Genres: Novel, Fantasy Fiction, Bildungsroman, High fantasy, Adventure fiction
“Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” is a fantasy novel written by British author J. K. Rowling and is the second novel in the Harry Potter series. The plot follows Harry’s second year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, during which a series of messages on the walls of the school’s corridors warn that the “Chamber of Secrets” has been opened and that the “heir of Slytherin” would kill all pupils who do not come from all-magical families. These threats are found after attacks that leave residents of the school petrified. Throughout the year, Harry and his friends Ron and Hermione investigate the attacks.
The book was published in the United Kingdom on 2 July 1998 by Bloomsbury and later in the United States on 2 June 1999 by Scholastic Inc. Although Rowling found it difficult to finish the book, it won high praise and awards from critics, young readers, and the book industry. Some critics thought the story was perhaps too frightening for younger children. The novel also triggered religious debates, with some authorities condemning its use of magical themes and others praising its emphasis on self-sacrifice and the impact of one’s choices on character. The film adaptation, released in 2002, became (at the time) the fifth highest-grossing film ever and received generally favorable reviews.
In summary, “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” is a captivating continuation of the magical adventures of Harry and his friends, filled with mystery, danger, and the exploration of personal identity and choices.
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16:36 35:46 Chapter 2
35:46 01:04:35 Chapter 3
01:04:35 01:42:39 Chapter 4
01:42:39 02:18:02 Chapter 5
02:18:02 02:47:51 Chapter 6
02:47:51 03:18:09 Chapter 7
03:18:09 03:48:23 Chapter 8
03:48:23 04:22:51 Chapter 9
04:22:51 04:57:34 Chapter 10
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06:31:01 06:48:48 Chapter 13
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07:45:28 08:22:35 Chapter 16
08:22:35 08:58:54 Chapter 17
08:58:54 09:24:31 Chapter 18
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