PositiveThe Toronto StarThorne does an admirable job of crawling into the headspace of Rowling’s characters while giving their progeny their own bravado and humour. Where Rowling delighted readers with her deft descriptions, Thorne provides sparse stage directions. This convention, the most obvious change in the storytelling, doesn’t immediately reveal its effectiveness but as the story progresses its impact is impressive ... Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a shout out to aficionados that welcomes newcomers into its universe.
