Right, so you may have noticed my lack of posting over the last few months. There are many reasons for this, but lack of reading is not one of them. I finally started the Harry Potter books, years after the rest of the world, in August. And today, I closed the cover on book seven--The Deathly Hallows. It feels a bit absurd to be posting about Harry Potter. In part because it's like posting about some fad that has come and gone. And what can I say that has not been said already?
So I write this post to anyone who has not read the books. Those people whose camp I was in just a few months ago. Maybe you are like me? You read the first few books, and you were not feeling it! I mean really how many books do you have to read in a series to start getting into it? Or you have seen all the movies, and while you like them, they have not inspired you to read the books. After all why read them when you can watch them in two hours. Possibly, you are just so sick of hearing about them from everyone else that it puts you off. Trust me, I understand.
But here is the thing. Generally, if nearly everyone you know is raving mad about something, be it good or bad, there is some truth to it. And its probably worth checking out. I admit I begrudgingly picked up the books, but I am so glad I did. Particularly books five, six and seven. They are so good. The ending so very much lives up to seven books of climax and that my friends is quite a feat! Yes, I know the writing leaves a bit to be desired but Rowling more than makes up for it with the story and I promise the writing does get better as the books go along. I promise, you will not be sorry. Even if you hate them--you can hate them with just cause!
On a final note, I will say this. I think the first two books are easily replaced by the movies, so if you are on the edge and don't have time for all seven, watch the first two movies and start with the third book!
4 comments:
Sanders, this post is for you...
Much like you, azf, I was HP hater before I started reading the books. I also came the the same conclusion - they are extremely enjoyable! If you are intrigued by the fantastical, but still want something human, the Harry Potter series is a must read!
You've convinced me. I'll start reading them. Anyone want to loan me the first book? I promise I wont keep it as long as Time Traveler's Wife. Speaking of which when is that movie coming out? I heard this winter but the last time I checked I heard it was in post production with no release date.
Matthew, you know we have copies if you want to borrow them, or you can get them at any and every library in the country. As far as TTW is concerned, I have no idea, there was a time when it was coming out in December, but clearly that has been pushed back.
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