what do you think about harry potter books?

Question

rate it and give me a review and is it for kid or what

Answer 1

they are excellent, I can't put them down, I read them in a day or two, they really are that good. and they aren't just for kids, I'm in my 20s and I love them. they are really well written and extremely creative and unpredictable. great books

Answer 2

Extraordinary. Ms. Rawlings has a very active imagination. I read all the Harry Potter books which are out on the market and believe me, I cant remember one of the new invented words in the Harry Potter stories.It is amazing even to find out what those words actually mean. I enjoyed each and every book and looking forward for the last one to be on sale.

Answer 3

You want a review? Okay, here goes..and this will be long. Sorry.

A dear roommate recommended me to try reading the first book, about five years ago. I was still studying at the university and I felt really skeptical about it, having thought that, well, why the heck should I be reading kid stuff like that? Nevertheless, not wanting to offend her, I just gave it a shot…..

…and got hopelessly hooked, finishing the book within a few hours. Immediately I went out and bought sequel after sequel until I finished reading them all.

What got me so hooked was simply because I felt that Rowling had written a really good story, of a boy trying to survive and find his way through a magical world he never knew existed. But it wasn't so much of the magic that held readers world over so enthralled. The magic was just the tool, something that set the mood for the story. What some critics missed to realize was that essentially, Harry Potter was a story about good versus evil, of how important it is to have and maintain good principles in life even in the face of death, of how important it is to be able to love and be good, just good.

To me, JK Rowling was a genius. She planned all seven books as one, continuous story, cross-referencing one another, slyly dropping clues and hints everywhere. She simply had wanted to tell a story. You could read her sincerity between every line. A story of a boy who, despite having loss so much in life, despite being plunged into a responsibility even an adult would cringe to shoulder, despite having a childhood overwrought in emotional and physical abuse, Harry Potter made his way through life with his conscience and good values intact.

He was the boy, through no faults of his own, who was suddenly pushed into the limelight of a fight between good and evil. A responsibility that he took very nervously in the beginning, but gained in maturity and his ultimate desire to keep his loved ones safe, along with the rest of the world.

He didn't learn to fight with the sword overnight, like Eragon. He never had Elfstones that could transport him to safety like Shea of Shannara. Harry Potter can only use his wits to be able to use his wand to any efficiency.

He built deep and lasting friends and relationships. Every character in his story had a chance to develop. Hermione and Ron grew up with him. Teachers and godfathers watched over his growth. There were many other significant characters readers are able to love and connect to, even the bad guys.

Have I lost you? Sorry again for hogging so much space. There's just too much to say about Harry Potter. I hope I was of some help to you. Thank you.

My rating: 10/10

Answer 4

Rowling has said that she didn't really plan the books as children's stories, but they got labelled as such because of the magic-factor. But still, I think they are a good read for all ages.
My father, for instance, loves Harry Potter because it reminds him of his own school life and his midnight escapades with his friends in his hostel. When Harry struggles with potions in Snape's class, I remember my own dislike for chemistry and all the chemistry teachers I have never liked much in school.
I think the actual reason behind the popularity of the books is that Rowling is a brilliant writer, and she knows how to tell a story. If you look into the books, the theme boils down to the old and simple formula: Triumph of good over evil. Rowling presents this with a great storyline. She presents a magical world which has a medieval charm of its own(quills and inks and parchment rolls, gold currency, cauldrons for potion-making) which is very attractive, and she unites mythological and folk elements so well( elves, ghosts, the three-headed dog, phoenix, dragons, unicorns,centaurs, goblins, flying on broomsticks etc.) and yet makes her world look very contemporary- with its shopping alleys, sport stadiums, a ministry with its files and memos, a bank, icecream parlours that we can actually imagine ourselves in that world. The best part is that she creates the entrance to the world in common , regular places- between two platforms at the King's Cross Station or behind a shadowy inn in London and this makes us very easy to believe, or at least imagine that what we are reading is real, that world is for real, only unseen by us. And the characters are amazing. They could be anyone around you. The reason people like the hero is because of his unhappy childhood, and the reason why everybody can identify with him is because he faces the same problems as any average teenager-fights with his best-friend, incomplete homework, crushes...His friend Hermione is the brilliant student, but haven't we all known people who knew everything in their books and always finished their homework in time? Malfoy-that typical school arch-rival, Crabbe and Goyle- the typical cronies of the bully, Neville- the forgetful but goodhearted classmate... And then Snape- haven't we always complained about some teacher or the other, saying he/she was biased against us, and favoured another student? McGonagall is that nice old woman who looks strict but really has a soft corner for her students, Dumbledore is that wonderfully understanding headmaster- it's reality mixed with dreams. And anybody who reads Harry Potter falls in love with Fred and George Weasley- they are so witty and funny and intelligent yet loyal, good and naughty at the same time.
When I read Philosopher's Stone for the first time, it was with a joy and wonder of discovering a new world. And over the books, the characters have become so dear to our hearts, that we keep reading to know what happens to them next. We have grown with the characters, they have become our friends. And the books teach us the difference between right and wrong without being didactic.
The plots are amazing, with emotions, suspense and wit.
In a nutshell, you could quote the New York Times which described the Harry Potter novels as "at once detective stories,moral fables, coming of age chronicles and action adventure epics."
Rate it? I won't say all the books are equally good, but all of them will get between 7-10 on a scale of 10.

Answer 5

You haven't read them? I would give them all 5 stars out of 5. Excellent read for all ages. They are very interesting, well rounded books and JK Rowling is an exceptional author. I am certain your kids will love them. They keep the reader wanting more and it will be crazy when the final book comes out next month. Very recommended.

Answer 6

I think the first two books are readable (they are essentially the same story), but when Rowling is unedited and allowed to write long books (I've read the first five), her writing degrades to the level of first-year creative writing students. In the end, I don't think she has contributed seriously to young adult literature. She has been marketed well and undeservingly.

Answer 7

The plots are very good and the narrative is extremely easy to follow.

The writing itself is definitely for children and represents no challenge at all for an adult reader, but the reason they are popular with adults is purely because of the story lines.

Answer 8

I am not a HP reader, but i admie the writer. I like Hp because it got a whole generation of kids onto reading.that is one thing i like about the book.
another thing is the rare concept of a school of magic. A formal institute of magic, interesting!

Highly appreciable

TW K

Answer 9

They're considered children's literature as they're found in the juvenile fiction section of book stores, but they're read by people of all ages. I'm far from being a kid, and I think they're a lot of fun.

Answer 10

Great writing! good books, whatever your age! It's the continuity and the deft manner in which all loose ends are neatly tied up at the end of each volume, that gives it class!

Answer 11

i think its for kids but i read them anyway.
i don't know what i would rate it now because i am not as into harry potter as i used to be so i guess i liked it, it is very magical. something wizard lovers would love to read!!!