I loved this book. I absolutely, amazingly, and completely loved this book. Reading it was like being sent back into the past, and I felt like I was a child again.

In spite of some complaints, I actually rather enjoyed the fact that it was written as a script. This offered the reader a chance to interperate the characters. Personally, I found it refreshing, but I am familiar with scripts and I adore reading between the lines. Be warned that this may not be everyone's cup of tea.

The characters were phenomenal. The book adds to the fondness of old characters, and creates a love of the new ones. Albus and Scorpius are entirely relatable, with their monumental daddy-issues and their penchant for typical teenage boy recklessness. Personally I don't know a single person who doesn't have an issue with their parents, and I find that understanding is a hurdle that some families can never jump. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child tackles that familiar feeling, and applies it to characters we know and love and others we are learning to love more and more with each flip of the page. We can truly see hints of ourselves and our relationships in Albus and Harry. Furthermore, the plot was incredibly enticing. Time travel is a much speculated about subject, so the exploration of some of the parallel universes was fascinating.

Unfortunately, the book was not without its faults. Firstly, Ron was relegated to the role of comedic relief. Although I've never liked Ron, I am sad that he wasn’t given much depth. Speaking of the Weasleys, I had such high hopes for Rose. She's the daughter of Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, after all. Unfortunately, she's incredibly superficial, and almost absent mindedly cruel to Albus. Furthermore, I had a few problems with the plot. Although fascinating, there are more than a few plot holes, and some disturbing ideas.

All in all, any Potter fan must read Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. It's a gratifying read, with a relatable plot about coming to understand and be understood by your family. In spite of any flaws, it's still worth the time, but be prepared for a strange presentation of the text. In any case, after reading this book, I am now eager to procure tickets to the play. This is also a great novel for anyone who enjoyed Hamilton by Lin-Manuel Miranda, as they are both imaginative, easy-to-read, and in script form.