Harry Potter

[horrorobsessed]

yes, i am aware that this in not horror.


but, am i the only Harry Potter geek in here.
anyone else anticipating the last book.
bought it ahead.

i'm just kind of bored and want to know what you guys think (please no Harry Pothead jokes, i get them enough from my stepdad) about the books, movies, whatever.

[Dante'sInferno]

Originally Posted by horrorobsessed

yes, i am aware that this in not horror.


but, am i the only Harry Potter geek in here.
anyone else anticipating the last book.
bought it ahead.

i'm just kind of bored and want to know what you guys think (please no Harry Pothead jokes, i get them enough from my stepdad) about the books, movies, whatever.

It will be great.It's already the highest selling book of all time.It's not even out yet.I bought mine in advance too.I go to the bookstore i reserved at thursday at 9,and i have to wait till 12 am to get mine.I hope Harry isn't a horrux but i have a feeling he'll have to do something drastic.I really hope Ron dies though.:)

[Shazbut]

Originally Posted by horrorobsessed

yes, i am aware that this in not horror.


but, am i the only Harry Potter geek in here.
anyone else anticipating the last book.
bought it ahead.

i'm just kind of bored and want to know what you guys think (please no Harry Pothead jokes, i get them enough from my stepdad) about the books, movies, whatever.

I'm a huge fan too, so dont worry about it. And although not classed as horror genre, the books are getting *darker* as time goes on. Murder and the like ensues -and for potentially children's fiction, the storyline is certainly getting quite graphic!!

I pre-booked Deathly Hallows in January - time has flown, thank goodness! :p

EXPELLIARMUS!! :D

[jenna26]

At 28 years old, I'm a fan and I admit it without shame.....;) The books show great imagination. And I am definitely looking forward to the last book.

[The_Return]

I like Harry Potter, but I'm far from a rabid fan. I have the sixth book, but I haven't got around to reading it...I plan to check out the new movie to refresh my memory then read the sixth book so I can hit up Deathly Hollows as soon as I can.

[Dante'sInferno]

I got it last night,stood in line 3 hours to get it.That's when the party before took place.The person that reserved the book for me said it was thursday,she got her days mixed up.It's an awsome book so far.It will be hard for hollywood to film though.I hope everyone that get's it isn't dissapointed.I know horrorobsessed will love it.






Wooooooooooooooo.

[Despare]

Originally Posted by Dante'sInferno

It's already the highest selling book of all time.

Might want to check your facts there.

Anyway, question for you Harry Potter readers. The last few movies have looked pretty interesting, but do they do enough justice to the books? I don't want to have to start from the beginning and read through eight books (especially when I'm already reading others) if the movies tell the story well enough. Keep in mind I don't care if they don't show enough Quiddich (sp?).

[Unaboner3000]

Originally Posted by Despare

Anyway, question for you Harry Potter readers. The last few movies have looked pretty interesting, but do they do enough justice to the books? I don't want to have to start from the beginning and read through eight books (especially when I'm already reading others) if the movies tell the story well enough. Keep in mind I don't care if they don't show enough Quiddich (sp?).

Actually, as far as books that have been turned into films go, the Harry Potter movies follow the books closely enough that, if you choose, you can skip ahead to the last couple of books if you've seen the films. The first 3 books, in particular, are not too long and straightforward reads....so you won't miss much skipping them and starting with book 4 or 5 (the books start getting deeper....and longer).

[alkytrio666]

I got my copy of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows at midnight last Friday. I just finished it.

NO SPOILERS HERE

I can say, enthusiastically and earnestly, that it is the single most thrilling, whole-hearted, beautiful thing I have ever read. This seventh book is an event for the ages, whether you be a total book geek or the dryest piece of grass in the yard. Unbelievable. Actually, magical.

[ABnormaL]

Originally Posted by Unaboner3000

Actually, as far as books that have been turned into films go, the Harry Potter movies follow the books closely enough that, if you choose, you can skip ahead to the last couple of books if you've seen the films. The first 3 books, in particular, are not too long and straightforward reads....so you won't miss much skipping them and starting with book 4 or 5 (the books start getting deeper....and longer).

I'd disagree there, in my opinion to really enjoy the Harry Potter books you have to read all the Harry Potter books. It would be okay to just watch the films and skip ahead to the last books, you'd get the general and main storyline anyway but you would miss all the smaller storylines, certain characters and the small details that makes Harry Potter great :p

When I watch the films I feel that the only reason I enjoy them is because I have read the book and understand what's going on, I often think people who haven't read the book miss a lot and probably don't have a clue about some things.

I loved Deathly Hallows, the only problem I had with it is the fact that their was such a long gap between it and sixth that it allowed everyone, including myself, to dwell on details and predict what's going to happen and I found most of my theories came true and same for other people to. Was still a fun read and a few surprises there to keep everyone interested even if they have worked out most of it before opening the book.