Do many adults read Harry Potter? [Why are they considered kids books?]
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I've not read it, although I hope to make time some day! But I may see the film first!!
Apparently, at least one (less successful) author thinks that JK Rowling read her book first!
http://www.realmuggles.com/news/compare.html
http://www.realmuggles.com/interview.html
Apparently, at least one (less successful) author thinks that JK Rowling read her book first!
http://www.realmuggles.com/news/compare.html
http://www.realmuggles.com/interview.html
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I am 21 and am a potter fanatic... LOVE the books, reread them all the time... i wish book 5, Harry Potter and the Order of the Pheonix would come out already!
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Why exactly are the Harry Potter books considered 'kids' books?
Why exactly are the Harry Potter books considered 'kids' books? Is it just because the main stars are kids? The writing seems mature enough and it they seem to have a good deal of mature subjects in them. People being killed and tortured isn't exactly something I'd expect in a kids book. As far as writing goes, they don't seem to be any different than many of the Star Wars or Star Trek novels I've read. I wonder if instead of the main stars being teens, they were in their 20's would HP be in with all the other adult novels?
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Originally posted by TeeSeeJay
Because the books are between 700 and 900 pages and have no pictures.
Oh, wait...
Because the books are between 700 and 900 pages and have no pictures.
Oh, wait...
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Well, I'd say because it started out inocent enough. i.e. Orphan child deal with wicked step-parents.
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I've several times seen comment to the effect that the more respected writers of "youth" fiction do not write down to their target audience. As a consequence it will often appeal to both adults and children alike.
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I believe the reason Harry Potter appeals to children is the world is wonderful fantasy and sounds really cool. A place I would have loved to visit as a child (aka Disneyworld)
I think adults derive more enjoyment out of the situation that Harry is in and they relate it to how they may have felt at one time (not fitting in) to his rivalry with Draco or lack of respect for authority (Snape). Pluis it's a quick read and fun.
I think adults derive more enjoyment out of the situation that Harry is in and they relate it to how they may have felt at one time (not fitting in) to his rivalry with Draco or lack of respect for authority (Snape). Pluis it's a quick read and fun.
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Originally posted by TeeSeeJay
Because the books are between 700 and 900 pages and have no pictures.
Oh, wait...
Because the books are between 700 and 900 pages and have no pictures.
Oh, wait...
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I'm 23 and up until a few months ago, I didn't want to have anything to do with Harry Potter. As a big fan of Stephen King, I saw where he recommended the Harry Potter series in his "On Writing" book. So, I tried watching The Soceror's Stone to test the waters, and I thought it was great. I ran out and bought the book and I was a fan from there.
The worst thing about being older and reading these books is that you have to go digging around in the Children's section of the bookstore. When I went to buy Prisoner of Azkaban, the cashier offered me a small box of Every-Flavor Jelly Beans. And, to my shame, I took them. I couldn't resist.
The worst thing about being older and reading these books is that you have to go digging around in the Children's section of the bookstore. When I went to buy Prisoner of Azkaban, the cashier offered me a small box of Every-Flavor Jelly Beans. And, to my shame, I took them. I couldn't resist.
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Originally posted by Chrisedge
Funny, I was on the Tom Leykis radio show yesterday defending the Harry Potter books. Just the day this year old thread gets bumped....
Funny, I was on the Tom Leykis radio show yesterday defending the Harry Potter books. Just the day this year old thread gets bumped....
Great marketing will get people to buy one book, but not five.
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Originally posted by sherm42
I heard some of that show. What's his problem? It sounded like he was actually criticizing parents for falling for the hype. Like parents should refuse to allow their kids to read or something. He has no clue.
Great marketing will get people to buy one book, but not five.
I heard some of that show. What's his problem? It sounded like he was actually criticizing parents for falling for the hype. Like parents should refuse to allow their kids to read or something. He has no clue.
Great marketing will get people to buy one book, but not five.
But I wanted him to "Blow me up"
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I usually like him too. However, it is stupid when he starts talking about how parents should be raising their kids. Given his aversion to ever having kids, I think he should steer clear of this area.
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We had the first one for a long time but I had never read it. Read it last week in one day - bought the rest. I love them - it seems to have reawakened a part of me that loves to read (hadn't read as much recently due to workload and such). Plus, my son and I regularly read the same books (he's 8) so we can discuss them - he likes it when I read what he reads. He's started Sorcerer's Stone this week.
People may disagree with me but I find her way of writing very fresh (though overall themes may be a little re-used) and straight-forward - none of the bloated exposition that many writers now-a-days seem to need to include.
People may disagree with me but I find her way of writing very fresh (though overall themes may be a little re-used) and straight-forward - none of the bloated exposition that many writers now-a-days seem to need to include.
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I've considered reading the Potter books.
What I would like to see in a few years is a grown up Harry with grown up powers.
What I would like to see in a few years is a grown up Harry with grown up powers.
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Originally posted by freudguy
People may disagree with me but I find her way of writing very fresh (though overall themes may be a little re-used) and straight-forward - none of the bloated exposition that many writers now-a-days seem to need to include.
People may disagree with me but I find her way of writing very fresh (though overall themes may be a little re-used) and straight-forward - none of the bloated exposition that many writers now-a-days seem to need to include.
"none of the bloated exposition"? Come on- Since the 3rd one, the books have been WAY bloated. One would think Rowling is getting paid by the word. I like the books, but you could edit them down to half their present size without losing any of the story...
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Originally posted by fuzzbox
Yeah- I disagree with you. (but I say this as someone who LIKES the books)
"none of the bloated exposition"? Come on- Since the 3rd one, the books have been WAY bloated. One would think Rowling is getting paid by the word. I like the books, but you could edit them down to half their present size without losing any of the story...
-jason
Yeah- I disagree with you. (but I say this as someone who LIKES the books)
"none of the bloated exposition"? Come on- Since the 3rd one, the books have been WAY bloated. One would think Rowling is getting paid by the word. I like the books, but you could edit them down to half their present size without losing any of the story...
-jason