<P> In the United States and Canada, the book sold over 2 million copies in its first two days of release . 847,885 copies were sold during the book's first week of release in the United Kingdom . By June 2017, the book had sold over 4.5 million copies in the United States . </P> <P> Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has received extremely positive reviews from critics . Audiences and critics have complimented the casting and performances, while many debate the quality of the piece and how it compares to entries in the main Harry Potter series . </P> <P> Publications awarding five star ratings included The Independent, the London Evening Standard, The Stage and WhatsOnStage.com . The Telegraph also gave five, although "there are some quibbles," while The Guardian's Michael Billington awarded four stars . </P> <P> Anthony Boyle's performance as Scorpius Malfoy garnered particular acclaim . WhatsOnStage.com wrote that "Boyle gives a career - making performance," while The Wall Street Journal described him as "the break - out performance ." Variety's critic, Matt Trueman, agreed, writing, "it's Boyle who really stands out", and both Trueman and Henry Hitchings, in the Evening Standard, noted that his performance was sure to be a fan favourite . </P>

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