Deathly Hallows Book Discussion **LoTs Of Spoilers**

[CoasterMatt]

IT'S FREAKIN' BOOKS! WONDERFUL PIECES OF FANTASY AND IMAGINATION! ENOUGH WITH THE DAMNED ANALYSIS!

[lindyhop]

Originally Posted by CoasterMatt

IT'S FREAKIN' BOOKS! WONDERFUL PIECES OF FANTASY AND IMAGINATION! ENOUGH WITH THE DAMNED ANALYSIS!

(Actually I was thinking somewhat along the same lines but in lower case and without the exclamation points. )

These are books intended for kids and the rest of us have come along for the ride. I'm personally really impressed with how she developed the story and the characters through all the books. These books aren't great literature but since they're so much fun to read, who cares? Rowling could have gotten all the details right...if she'd spent so much time writing each book that the momentum and excitement would just about disappear.

So that's my two cents worth and a for a fun read. Now I'll go back to reading everyone's analysis and nitpicking which I'm enjoying just the same. You're all very articulate and thoughtful while all I can come up with is: Book good.

[ozron]

Originally Posted by lindyhop

(Actually I was thinking somewhat along the same lines but in lower case and without the exclamation points. )

You think in lower case?

What I love about these books has been the way the story lines, as well as the writing style and tone of the books has matured along with the characters.

Most importantly, I think the best thing is that, from the first book, kids are reading again! Erin, who is now twenty, commented the other day that when they look back, Harry Potter will be one of the main culteral influences of their lives.

My generation read Tolkien, which lead to a love for reading. In the eighties, it seemed like so many other things were happening - computers, MTV, video games, etc - reading sort of got lost. Editorials were written (ironically) on the death of the written word.

Now, thanks largely to J.K. Rowling, a new generation are excited about books. Sure, some may never pick up another, but many will go on to embrace reading as an important part of thier lives. Whatever your opinion of Harry Potter, this is a good thing.

Those are my thoughts, sweeping generalizations and all.

ron

[jdramj]

I second that thought!

I have a DD, who is already an avid reader and at the ripe old age of 8 knocked out the first Potter book in 7 days. That is much faster then her father, who took at least 3 weeks. Granted he doesn't have as much time on his hands, but even I managed the longest book in 2 days.

I love the fact that she scored in the 98th percentile (on national level of ranking) in her reading and comprehension tests score this year. I am even prouder (even though he hasn't picked up a Potter book on his own yet-just our family bedtime readings) that my oldest DS hit 99% this year as well. Reading is so important, and no matter what gets them into it, I am glad there are books that get this much press attention to entice them to read. It is much better than the Spears and Lohan press IMHO. When was the last time that any childrens or fanatsy books had been given this much press and hype?

[Gemini Cricket]

Originally Posted by CoasterMatt

IT'S FREAKIN' BOOKS! WONDERFUL PIECES OF FANTASY AND IMAGINATION! ENOUGH WITH THE DAMNED ANALYSIS!

What do you think he meant by that? Anyone?