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[Kinewa]

I went out to the opening of the last book last night. It was pretty cool, I dressed up as Luna Lovegood and a bunch of strangers took pictures with me. There were actors and snakes and reptiles there, too.

It was pretty crazy to stay up 'til midnight for a book, but I had lots of fun. That, and hopefully this time I can read it all before someone spoils the ending for me. If you don't see me around for a little bit, it's because I'm avoiding Mizukage for that exact reason.


Please don't hate me for liking Harry Potter. It's just as evil as Lord of the Rings and Mary Poppins. And we all know they're straight from hell.

[Caseyweederman]

shun


And please don't sully Tolkein's name by mentioning his works in any comparison with "Rowling"'s. There is no comparison in writing skills (I mean, at all), and the purpose behind the Potter books is to make billions of dollars selling rights to toy companies that provide McDonalds and bookstores.

Ten years from now nobody will have ever heard of Harry Potter, unless of course that money-grubbing miscreant does decide to make another forty books.

[Queztatlapoca]

i like the books too...

[rickoshay818]

I have nothing against any of the books named here. And I saw Order of the Phoneix 2 days ago.

[Kinewa]

And please don't sully Tolkein's name by mentioning his works in any comparison with "Rowling"'s. There is no comparison in writing skills (I mean, at all), and the purpose behind the Potter books is to make billions of dollars selling rights to toy companies that provide McDonalds and bookstores.

Have you read the Harry Potter books?

The writing style isn't perfect, but it's entertaining. To be honest, I don't really like Goerge Orwell but he's really well known for his stuff. And no, I'm not comparing Harry Potter to 1984.

[Moose]

ah well i saw order of the phoenix today.. yes everyone said it was shit and not to watch it, but how can you now? it's like calling for your attention everywhere you go. And when people talk about how shit it is, you can't join in with the foul words as they describe. so yea.. i saw it. And the whole thing was just all about proving a tiny point that we already knew. as for the book, everyones already spoiled it by spamming it somewhere or another about who dies and who goes to school with who! bleh i'll just wait till it comes out on dvd..

[Caseyweederman]

So, let's compare Rowling to, say, Dan Brown.
The DaVinci Code. Entertaining? Sure. Can't put it down.
Well-written though? No! Well-researched? Oh hell no.
Does entertaining make a good book? No.

[Kinewa]

Entertaining makes an entertaining book, and when you just want something to read for the sake of reading, Harry Potter is an excellent choice. Sure, reading classic literature like Ender's Game and LotR is absolutely necessary, that doesn't mean that every book has to be so profound.


...AND I'M DONE!

Now now Casey, I have to admit that the Harry Books, while unfortunately overpopular, are quite good. The author manages to create dozens of memorable characters and plot points that tie together excellently.

Edited by Kinewa, 22 July 2007 - 05:38 PM.

[Drackir]

Kinewa, where did you go to the opening at?

[Kinewa]

Chapters in Brampton. Apparently they were having the best party, but there was no costume contest.

[Megell]

(Megell puts into input in the debat from before.

Anyways, like kinewa said, harry potter is entertianing by to many, and I full heartedly agree it has a neat story... even though I don't personally like the francise. It for all intensive purposes will most likely be forgotton to time in say 30 years. Or when the next big book hype comes around...

[Hint: the next big book fad will either involve a book that makes people look smart... like the "code" or one that is so confusingly overcomplexed over simple things, that it atrracts intrest... like harry pot.])



ANYWAYS...

Kinewa you shock and horrify me... Cosplaying. Sigh.




I mean seriously, if your gunna do that, at least be ichego or maybe squall... at least they have stabbers.

[Duma]

Got the book Saturday morning, and finished it Sunday morning.

Right: To Everyone, about writing styles - both Rowling and Tolkein have their own styles, and considering one was a University English professor, and the other was an elementary school teacher, their writing styles would respect the environments that they were constantly in. The End.

Moving back to DH-
Could I put it down? Nope.
Did I like it? I thought it was fair for the most part.

Now, I'm not the slavering HP fan I was about 6 years ago, but I still read the books, and so I don't have as close an affinity with the characters, but some people will be upset.
Also, I think there were a few parts that JK Rowling totally copped out on.

End!

[Kinewa]

Hurray opinions!

And I didn't feel like cosplaying like a guy with a stabber... so mlah!

Then again... that could be fun.... Come to an anime convention with me, Megell?

[Duma]

Ooh! CNAnime's coming up in August, if you're lookning - it's also combined w/ a SciFi, comic book, horror film, and tabletop gaming con!
(So, like, so much fun and costumes about)

[Caseyweederman]

Oh, yeah. I'm pretty sure I'm going.

[Megell]

Hey, count me in for it too! Heck, I'll even drive!

[Kinewa]

Take me! Take me or face my five foot fury!