Beyond the WandBeyond the Wand
What it's about
Tom Felton spent ten years playing Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter films. In this memoir, he gives a backstage view of his life on and off the set, from early roles and the magic of filming to the challenges of growing up in the spotlight and his struggles with addiction afterward.
Why it's worth reading
It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It's an affectionate, funny and candid look at the Potter films from someone who grew up inside them.
You'll love it if you liked
I'm Glad My Mom Died
Greenlights
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's StoneGood to know
It's light and quick to read, with serious chapters on mental health. Harry Potter fans will enjoy the set stories most.
By the numbers
- Readers78 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller51 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #135 of the 290 memoirs and biographies we rank
- #140 of the 481 new books we rank
- #797 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
True story
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Quick answers
Is Beyond the Wand worth reading?
Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It ranks #797 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 75.0 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Beyond the Wand about?
Tom Felton spent ten years playing Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter films. In this memoir, he gives a backstage view of his life on and off the set, from early roles and the magic of filming to the challenges of growing up in the spotlight and his struggles with addiction afterward.
How long does it take to read Beyond the Wand?
About 7 hours (288 pages), or about 2 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Beyond the Wand?
If you liked it, try I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy, Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey or Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J. K. Rowling.