I finally caved and have started reading the Harry Potter series. I figure, what the hell…now that it’s almost over, I might as well see what all the fuss is about. I still contend that the first movie was just about the most horrible, boring 2+ hours of my entire life; but the films do seem to be getting better as they go. That last one, the Goblet of Fire thing, was all right. I’ve been known to watch it on HBO from time to time.
So I’m gradually acquiring all of the Harry books (used, generally through Swaptree) and reading them as I get to them (in order, of course). I’m on about chapter 9 of the first one, and as books written supposedly for tweens and teens go, it’s not bad. I might actually end up enjoying these Harry Potter books! When “Harry-mania” hit a few years ago, I was so turned off by all the hype, I purposely resisted reading the books, and was only drug to that first movie against my will (my husband, who as far as I know has never read any of the books, wanted to see it).
One thing that I find hilarious about the Harry Potter stuff so far is the names. I’m sure this is somewhat intentional on J.K. Rowling’s part, but some of it also seems very British. Those people know their funny walks and their funny names!
July 3rd, 2007 at 6:08 pm
MM avoided Harry Potter books (and still does), but he’ll watch the movies. The sad part is, the books are so much better than the movies. You’ll see!