Snape

The Definitive Analysis of Hogwarts’s Mysterious Potions Master

By: Lorrie Kim

Narrated by: Michelle H. Lee

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.

©2022 Lorrie Kim (P)2022 Tantor

An Interesting Perspective

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.

Great perspective.

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.

I didn’t want it to end

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

Thank you Lori!!

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

it's a good compilation I like it.

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.