Just as the movie version of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban shows a marked improvement over previous representations of J.K. Rowling’s impossibly popular series, so does the digital version. The game does a superb job of capturing the look and feel of the Harry Potter universe. The PC version is different than its console cousins, with better graphics (powered by the Unreal engine) and controls that actually make it feel like a typical PC third-person action/adventure, albeit one that is incredibly easy.
Though it generally follows the storyline from the book and movie, it’s more of a companion piece. The narrative and levels touch on major events but generally don’t dwell on the details. The game is mostly linear, though between ‘missions’ you do get some freedom to run around Hogwarts, where you can find secret areas, collect trading cards, buy trading cards or mingle with the other wizards. The saving point system has kept true to its console origins, though there are enough spread around to make it less annoying. Whether on a mission or free roaming, a save point will always be but a few minutes away. The design throughout is superb, a model of how to drag the player through the game without making it feel like, well, like it’s dragging players through the game. You get to control Harry, Hermione, and Ron on certain levels, while others have all three running around casting spells and getting into trouble together. This is a first for the game series, though controlling each character is more of cosmetic touch. None of them have any abilities that make them truly unique. Aside from using the standard WASD for movement, most of the action is controlled with the mouse; much like a classic adventure game, the cursor is context-sensitive. While you eliminate guesswork on, say, what spell you might want to cast or which object you manipulate to open up a secret area, it lets the action zip along without players getting bogged down with too many options. In other words, it’s essentially identical to the rest of the series, which is to say it’s identically simple to grasp. That’s generally a bad thing, but in this case it works. There’s a lot of stuff to do and look at, and as an exploration game, Azkaban delivers. In addition to running around Hogwarts looking for hidden areas, you get to ride Buckbeak, and you can run around as a rabbit or a small dragon. In all cases, you’re rewarded with all sorts of goodies, including cards that feature various wizards and monsters, Bertie Bott’s beans, cauldron cakes, and pumpkin pasties. Some levels are classroom lessons, and upon completing them you’re rewarded with bonus levels where you get to collect more stuff on a timer. These brief levels provide so much simple gratification that it’s too bad there are only three of them. There are some minor bugs along the way, such as dialogue playing even you’ve paused the game, but usually the game runs without any problems. It won’t offer any sort of a challenge to hardened adventure players, but for people who are new to these sort of games, it’s a fun little trip. System Requirements: Pentium III 500 MHz, 128 MB RAM, 500 MB HDD, WinXP
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Harry Potter's third year at Hogwarts is full of new dangers. A convicted murderer, Sirius Black, has broken out of Azkaban prison, and it seems he's after Harry. Now Hogwarts is being patrolled by the dementors, the Azkaban guards who are hunting Sirius. But Harry can't imagine that Sirius or, for that matter, the evil Lord Voldemort could be more frightening than the dem..more
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De WetTime travelling is always tricky to handle. For me it was perhaps the weakest spot in the book, but in an otherwise cracking read like this I'm happy…moreTime travelling is always tricky to handle. For me it was perhaps the weakest spot in the book, but in an otherwise cracking read like this I'm happy to just let things go without over analyzing them. Not much point spoiling my enjoyment of a book by trying to do science and logic on fictional magic.(less)
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Sep 12, 2011Inge rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Shelves: all-time-favourites, magic, main-character-is-cool, villain-rocks-my-socks, time-travel, laugh-out-loud-funny, smiles-a-plenty, werewolves, fantasy, faeries-fae-and-elves
This one is definitely my favourite of the 3 i've read so far. :)
(Watch my review here): https://youtu.be/gFZ99uPXiIU
“Don't let the muggles get you down.”
Yup yup yup I love this book.
Jun 26, 2010Raeleen Lemay rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
re-read in February 2016
Harry is getting his sass on. I love it. Re-Read in December 2014 for Harry Christmas to You OH MAN. THIS BOOK IS SO MY FAVORITE. The phone conversation at the beginning between Ron and Uncle Vernon was PRICELESS. I wish so much that that scene had been in the movie. I was so into reading this book that I failed to take notes, so I don't have many specifics to add except that I love how Crookshanks was basically Sirius's secret agent spy cat friend and I LOVE THAT. Also, this..more
Jul 05, 2014Wil Wheaton rated it really liked it
I'm beginning to wonder if there will ever be a Defence Against The Dark Arts teacher who is just a teacher.
Nov 25, 2012Khanh, first of her name, mother of bunnies rated it it was amazing
I last read this book when I was 14 years old, given that I'm almost 32 now, I have a whole new perspective on it. Despite the fact that I gave this book 5 stars previously, I have to admit that it didn't grow on me until this, my second read. Confession time: I didn't like Remus or Sirius. *Khanh ducks as rotten fruit and eggs are thrown her way* OK, OK, I'M SORRY! I've since changed my mind! Notice that I used the past tense. Obviously, there will be spoilers for the book below, for the 1.5 of yo..more
Dec 22, 2014Hannah rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
I have so much more love for this one re-reading it as an adult.
Five stars of course.
Jul 09, 2013Chelsea (chelseadolling reads) rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Re-read 1/19/19: Idk what happened this time around but I SOBBED for the last 50 pages of this????? My heart aches for all the things that could have happened and I just ???
Re-read 5/25/16: Perfection again. Re-reading this series is making me SO happy. Although this book is where things start getting really gloomy and it just breaks my heart to see bad things happening to lil Harry :c
Feb 21, 2011Katerina rated it it was amazing
It's a rainy Sunday. It's colder than it should be this time of the year, so I'm drinking a delicious cup of coffee and I'm browsing my Goodreads shelves only to realise that I haven't written a Harry Potter review. Not a single one. So, I decided to start with the first Harry Potter book I ever read, the one that took me to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and made me believe that magic is something tangible.
“I solemnly swear that I am up to no good.” I was 16 years old, and I ha..more
Nov 24, 2016Luca Ambrosino rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
ENGLISH (Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban) / ITALIANO
Harry Potter Prisoner Of Azkaban Cast«Harry Potter was a highly unusual boy in many ways.For one thing, he hated the summer holidays more than any other time of year. For another, he really wanted to do his homework but was forced to do it in secret, in the dead of night. And he also happened to be a wizard» Sirius Black's escape from Azkaban prison is on every wizard's lips. Not even the dreaded guards of the prison, the Dementors, managed to keep in a cage the wicked wiz ..moreAug 01, 2013Jayson rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Shelves: genre-juvenile-fantasy, author-british, format-illustrated, 400-499-pp, read-in-2009, subject-boarding-school, genre-young-adult
(A) 85% | Extraordinary
Notes: Separating itself from its forebears, it’s a story of greater complexity, darker tones, and a vastly expanded mythology.
Oct 05, 2017Raeleen Lemay rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
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THIS WAS SO BEAUTIFUL. At first I was mad there weren't more illustrations, but I began to realize that every page was unique in its own way (mostly REALLY COOL background designs) and the chapter headers were all incredible. All in all, a super delightful read! Still five stars. Love this so much. Can't review. Couldn't even take notes. Watched the movie immediately after finishing. Need next book. Wish I lived in this world. Damn you, Rowling. Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Pinterest
Nov 30, 2017Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ Martin rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
I'm just going to add a few gifs and pictures from my book. Harry Potter books will always be 5 star no matter how many times they are read. (Hermione forever!) Apr 02, 2015Kai rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
I fell in love with S. Black in this book and I never looked back. I'm going to add some pictures from my book, although now, I wish I would have added more but it is what it is. . . maybe later I love these big illustrated coffee table editions of the books. It makes re-reading them an extremely fun experience. I just wish she would put t..more
Shelves: favorites, owned, finished-series, 2016, pottershelf
“Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.”
When I finished Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban for the first time, it immediately became my next favourite book. J. K. Rowling outdid herself, and wrote something even bigger and better than before. And she'll keep doing it for another 4 books. There's just nothing to criticise about book 3. Compared to the other books there's not a single scene that makes me uncomfortable, that I'd prefer..more
Jan 31, 2008Chris rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Since pretty much everyone I know has read these books, I figure reviewing them is pretty pointless. But with the new book coming out in a couple of weeks, I have to go through them beginning to end. To make the reviews more entertaining, I will be doing them in a variety of unexpected formats. For this review, I will be writing as Crookshanks fan fiction.
Crookshanks swished his tail back and forth as he crept up the stairs to the boys' bedrooms. He knew the rat wasn't what it was pretending to..more
Jan 02, 2011Adam Silvera rated it it was amazing
Loved it, duh. It's my favorite in the series and I'm not sure I got anything NEW out of this reread except some reminders on what a dick Snape is + how Crookshanks was MVP in getting the passwords to Sirius Black.
Feb 09, 2018Grace (BURTSBOOKS) rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
I don't know what to say other than I love this book. I loved learning more about Harry's parents. I loved Harry, Ron, Hermione, Fred, George, and everyone else. I loved the storyline and how every single seemingly pointless detail somehow ended up meaning something to the bigger story and how I was left completely in shock. I loved the introduction of divination and I loved Sirius. I love love love this series. Superb storytelling. I AM IN LOVE?
Apr 06, 2014Sean Barrs the Bookdragon rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Shelves: fantasy, 5-star-reads, children-of-all-ages
This is my favourite book in the Harry Potter series!
It marks a distinct change in tone and a maturation of the writing. As the characters grew older, the challenges they faced became more dark and intense. The plot became murkier especially in regard to Sirius and his involvement (or lack thereof) in the murders of Potter’s parents. It all just got so much better. I think this is a large part of Rowling’s success. She could have fell into a trap and continuously wrote books like the first two,..more
Oct 24, 2011Saniya rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Of-course, this book was EPIC! =D Sep 03, 2016Reynita Maharani ★ The Night Reader ★ rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Its Harry Potter now. It has to be epic! *Rolling eyes but smiling widely* xD
Shelves: 2016-reads, amazing-books, i-love-the-cover, fantasy-books, i-want-to-live-in-this-world, so-funny-lol, middle-grade, original-and-fresh-story, breath-in-breath-out, broke-my-heart-in-half
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Jan 06, 2018James Tivendale rated it really liked it · review of another edition
That was awesome. I really should have read this about ten years ago when all the cool kids did. I'm enjoying this series so much and it's great I have no idea what happens next. No spoilers, please! :) x
Jun 19, 2010Ahmad Sharabiani rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Shelves: fantasy, classic, childrens-young-readers, 20th-century
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter, #3), J.K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is a fantasy novel written by British author J. K. Rowling and the third in the Harry Potter series. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban was released in hardcover in the UK on 8 July 1999 and in the US on 8 September. The British paperback edition was released on 1 April 2000, while the US paperback was released 2 October 2001. The book follows Harry Potter, a young wizard, in h..more
Feb 07, 2019Julie rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Okay, I will admit it here, publicly, for the very first time: I've got a mad crush on Remus Lupin.
How could I not have fallen hard for a man who, by day, has the vibe of a young Pablo Neruda, and by night strips down naked and takes on werewolf form? I mean, can you imagine having sex with this man? Well, I have. Several times. And, as a woman who read the entire Harry Potter series as an adult, rather than a child, I could not get over my joy when the series shifted from the wonderful, but some..more
Aug 29, 2018Kayla Dawn rated it liked it · review of another edition
This might be a very unpopular opinion, but I always disliked the 3rd movie the most and I feel like it's probably going to be the same for the books. Aug 09, 2018Val ⚓️ Shameless, Skanky & Bitchy ⚓️ rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
I do love all the new characters that were introduced but I really despise this goddamn time turner shit. I hate it so so much. It doesn't make any sense! It's just full of goddamn plot holes. Plus: I'm not a big fan of quidditch and there was a lot of it in this one.. Qudditch bores me a lot tbh.
Shelves: 5-stars, childrens-book, magic, in-my-library
Le sigh, so magical.
So Buckbeak. So Hermione is a badass. FAVORITE moment in ever, people. But I digress. I've said it in both my reviews for the first and second HP books, but I'll say it again here..In fact, lemme just copy/paste what I said in review #1 to save us all some time (typing for me and possible link clicking for you): I have a confession to make. * * * I have never read Harry Potter. Yes, yes, I know..this is akin to reader sacrilege. But I just had no interest in these books when the..more
Nov 02, 2012Mohammed Arabey rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
عندما بدأت هذا الجزء كنت متخوفا من أن اجد أحداث مشابهة للجزئين السابقين.ولكني كنت مخطئا
كلب اسود غريب يظهر لهاري وحده يسبب له الفزع، إنه نذير الشؤم يبدأ هاري عامه الدراسي بأغرب الاحداث.ويقابله وزير السحر ويقدم إستثناء خاص لهاري غير متوقع مجرم وقاتل هارب من ازبكان.له ماض سئ مع عائله هاري بوتر.ينجح في التسلل للمدرسة ويسبب فزعا كبيرا لم يستطع احد الامساك به برغم حراسة المدرسة بحراس أفظع من المجرمين نفسهم.يبثون الرعب في التلاميذ.بالاخص هاري مدرس الدفاع ضد السحر الأسود هذه المرة هو الأفضل.إلا إنه ي..more
Feb 21, 2016Brina rated it it was amazing
Harry Potter for me is like warm apple pie and vanilla ice cream. It is the ultimate comfort read. This must have been at least the 10th time I've read it but I have lost track. The theme I can take out of this particular book especially after reading it all these times is hope. Harry largely naive for most of the first three books, meets Sirius for the first time and his world changes. For ever so briefly he thinks he can leave the Dursleys for good and live entirely in the wizarding world. Of..more
Oct 01, 2015Mikee Andrea (ReadWithMikee) rated it really liked it · review of another edition
OKAY. This book was fantastic! I can't get over how everything just fell into place perfectly. Prisoner of Azkaban is my favorite of the series so far which is actually a surprise since Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban was my least favorite movie growing up. Aug 03, 2018Chelsea Humphrey rated it really liked it · review of another edition
But reading and watching the movie truly is a different experience. Even though I've seen the movies repeatedly year after year, I was still on my toes while I was turning the pages of my book. It was like I was seeing all of this for..more Harry Potter Prisoner Of Azkaban
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I guess you can tell from my rating that this wasn't my all-time favorite HP installment, but I still thoroughly enjoyed it. I remember thinking that the movie was about a 3/5 star rating for me when I first saw it, but now that I've experienced the novel version, I can see how the ending in the book is so much more detailed and excellent than how they chose to portray the ending in the movie. Obviously I live for any appearance of the Weasley twins, and I was so excited to get to the book that..more
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Although she writes under the pen name J.K. Rowling, pronounced like rolling, her name when her first Harry Potter book was published was simply Joanne Rowling. Anticipating that the target audience of young boys might not want to read a book written by a woman, her publishers demanded that she use two initials, rather than her full name. As she had no middle name, she ch..more
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Mr. Prongs agrees with Mr. Moony, and would like to add that Professor Snape is an ugly git. Mr. Padfoot would like to register his astonishment that an idiot like that ever became a professor. Mr. Wormtail bids Professor Snape good day, and advises him to wash his hair, the slimeball.” You can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and Soundcloud. Or, listen to individual episodes below. Vanessa and Casper dive into Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban with the theme of mercy. They discuss Ron's difficulty with telephones, Errol the owl, and return to the spiritual practice of Florilegia. Throughout the episode they consider the question: how much does intention matter when offering mercy? Family: Aunt Marge's Big Mistake (Book 3, Chapter 2) Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of family in chapter two of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. They discuss why Vanessa loves her dog so much, the age old question of nature vs. nurture, and the muggle magic of alcohol. Throughout the episode they consider the question: What are we willing to suffer for our family? Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of secrets in chapter three of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. They discuss the sketchiness of Cornelius Fudge, throw some shade at Stanley Shunpike and contemplate the role of socio-economic status in the wizarding world. Hospitality: The Leaky Cauldron (Book 3, Chapter 4) Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of hospitality in chapter four of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. They consider the ways in which Hermione is diplomatic, do the Jewish practice of PaRDeS for the first time on their own, and grudgingly admit that maybe Percy has the right idea for once. Throughout the episode they consider the question: What's the relationship between capitalism and altruism? Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of foresight in chapter five of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. They discuss the magical properties of chocolate, Harry and Ginny's romantic potential, and whether we should try and preserve the innocence of children. Throughout the episode they consider the question: is it worth knowing the future, if you can't change it? Forgiveness: Talons and Tea Leaves (Book 3, Chapter 6) Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of forgiveness in chapter six of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. They discuss the difference between humility and self loathing, Hagrid’s metaphorical baptism, and instances of national atonement. Throughout the episode they consider the question: Is forgiveness necessarily without punishment? Humor: The Boggart in the Wardrobe (Book 3, Chapter 7) Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of humor in chapter seven of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.They discuss the power of Satire, the absurdity of neck ties, and why Parvati is afraid of mummies. Throughout the episode they consider the question: Is humor always rooted in truth? Desperation: The Flight of the Fat Lady (Book 3, Chapter 8) Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of desperation in chapter eight of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. They discuss the credibility of divination, the intensity of Oliver Wood's quidditch passion, and whether Harry's need to go to Hogsmeade is silly or understandable. Throughout the episode they consider the question: How do you prevent desperation from going hand and hand with isolation? Harry Potter Prisoner Of Azkaban ImdbVanessa and Casper explore the theme of frustration in chapter nine of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. This week, they discuss latin etymology, quote Macbeth, and critique Snape's class design. They also talk about fun things like Sir Cadogan (who is rapidly becoming our favorite portrait). Throughout the episode they consider the question: When does frustration indicate injustice? Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of escape in chapter ten of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. This week, they discuss whether we can have sympathy for dementors, Casper's college crush, and the toxic ideas that haunt us. Throughout the episode they consider the question: After we escape something awful, what allows us to go back and help others do so as well? How can i make music at home. Duty: The Firebolt - With Father Jim Martin (Book 3, Chapter 11) Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of duty in chapter eleven of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. This week, they discuss Hermione's selflessness, Hagrid's traumatic experience in Azkaban, and McGonagall's harsh take-down of Trelawney at christmas dinner. Throughout the episode they consider the question: How do we differentiate between obedience and duty? Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of optimism in chapter twelve of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. This week, Casper tells a story about climate activism, Vanessa tries to puzzle out how boggarts work, and together they take a close look at what exactly happens during a Dementor's Kiss. Throughout the episode they consider the question: why do we need permission to be optimistic? Rivalry: Gryffindor vs. Ravenclaw — With Hank Green (Book 3, Chapter 13) Vanessa and Casper and special guest, Hank Green, explore the theme of Rivalry in chapter thirteen of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. They discuss the difference between bullies and rivals, the delight of new babies, and why Cho Chang is a great model for competition. Throughout the episode they consider the question: How does power work within rivalry? Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of imagination in chapter fourteen of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. This week, in some major reversals, Vanessa expresses concern for Snape and Casper blesses Hermione. They also discuss babies, puppies, and our criminal justice system. Throughout the episode they consider the question: How can we use imagination to do the most good in the world? Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of pain in chapter fifteen of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. This week, they discuss Casper's beautiful teeth, Vanessa's dislike of Hogwarts houses, and why Professor Trelawney is a better teacher than we once thought. Throughout the episode they consider the question: When is it okay to knowingly cause someone else’s pain? Wonder: Professor Trelawney's Prediction (Book 3, Chapter 16) Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of wonder in chapter sixteen of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. This week, they discuss flobberworms, how Divination class is like divinity school, and why Professor Trelawney doesn't believe in her own prediction. Throughout the episode they consider the question: Should we try to answer unanswerable questions? Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of innocence in chapter seventeen of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. They bemoan how the criminal justice system has betrayed Sirius Black, discuss Ron's prejudice again werewolves, and try and come up with a good metaphor for the chaos of this chapter. Throughout the episode they consider the question: Who do we normally suspect of guilt? Isolation: Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot, and Prongs (Book 3, Chapter 18) Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of isolation in chapter eighteen of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. This week, they pity Peter Pettigrew, wonder about The Whomping Willow and solve the problem of suffering. (Just kidding on that last one.) Throughout the episode they consider the question: What stories do the buildings and objects around us have to tell? Mercy: The Servant of Lord Voldemort (Book 3, Chapter 19) Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of mercy in chapter nineteen of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. This week, they discuss Snape's dual identity, Pettigrew's shrewd manipulations, and the legacy of Lily and James Potter. Throughout the episode they consider the question: What's the differing between mercy and forgiveness? Forgiveness: Owl Post with Professor Stephanie Paulsell This week, Casper's out of town so Vanessa sits down with Stephanie Paulsell, Professor of Ministry Studies at Harvard Divinity School, to talk forgiveness and answer some owl post. Our regular scheduled programing will be back next week with Chapter 20, The Dementors' Kiss through the theme of Justice. Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Justice in chapter twenty of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. This week, they discuss justice in all its forms: poetic, divine, restorative and insufficient. Throughout the episode they consider the question: Can an injustice ever be rectified? Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of crisis in chapter twenty-one of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. This week, they discuss Snape's existential crisis, Dumbledore's rebellious streak, and Madame Pomfrey's delicious boulder of chocolate. Throughout the episode they consider the question: How do we find meaning in this time-turner business? Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of love in the final chapter of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. This is our third time discussing love of the podcast, but we still have so many questions: Where does overwhelming love come from? Should we try to be selfless in our love? Is the tooth fairy a fraud? In the final episode of season three, Vanessa and Casper pull out a few key insights from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. They take some time to talk about Harry Potter himself, reflect on Voldemort's absence, and compare Draco to a young white supremacist. Throughout the episode they come back to ideas about purity, justice, and identity formation. In our final episode of Season 3, we have a chance to sit down with lawyer and fellow divinity school graduate, Sejal Patel. She chats with us about justice, Hinduism, and the Niebuhr brothers. We also do a last round of owl posts for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, hearing your thoughts about friendship, trauma, isolation, and spiritual practices. Trust: Cat, Rat and Dog (Book 3, Chapter 17) — Live from Washington, DC Thank you so much to everyone who came out for our tour this summer and made it such a success! Here's the audio from our DC show, with special guest Scott Perlo. For our East Coast tour, we read Prisoner of Azkaban chapter 17, Cat, Rat and Dog, through the theme of trust. Comments are closed.
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