Is Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince based on a book?

Common questions

Is Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince based on a book?

Yes. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is based on the book Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J. K. Rowling (2005).

Who wrote the book Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is based on?

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince was written by J. K. Rowling and first published in 2005.

Is Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince part of a series?

Yes, it is book 6 in the Harry Potter series (7 books listed below in reading order).

How long is the book?

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is about 607652672 pages long.

Should I read the book before watching?

Start with Harry Potter prequel, book 1 of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.