by JK Rowling
What can one say about this series? Apparently quite a bit, because JK Rowling and her Harry are still in the news weekly, even now that months have passed since the last book was published.
I could geek out about the genius story structure, or the wildly imaginative characters (and indeed, I have), but I'd rather this stream be more like a discussion. Have you read them? Have you not, but can't understand what the fuss is about? Have thoughts about books vs. movies? Let's talk Harry!
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I read the first one, and half of the second one. I definitely think Rowling wrote an incredible series, and her imagination rivals that of any adult I know.
But I just couldn't quite get into Harry and his pals.
Also, it became impossible for me to stay ahead of the movies because my husband always wants to go see them the week they're released. So now I feel like reading books 3, 4, 5, etc. would be boring because I know the plot. And after all, suspense was the main thing that kept me reading them in the first place.
I completely agree that the first and second books aren't that gripping. I had the exact same reaction when I read the first one. In fact, I decided NOT to read the second, and felt lukewarm about the movie.
I was motivated to read #3 because I enjoyed that movie, and have been hooked ever since. If you're ever in the mood to give them another try, dive in! Rowling provides much more detail and backstory than the movies do. Books 3 - 7 are much more adult than the first two, which also make them more satisfying for the older reader.
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