2007-07-19 06:22:33 · 13 answers · asked by Heatmizer 5 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
You can include me. I have not read a word, I prefer to read non-fiction, and I have no desire to read the books either.
I have seen one or two of the movies, they seem to do a fair job of presenting this magical children's tale to children and adults alike. There seems to be few other books or authors discussed here at the moment, and my (non-Harry Potter related)Books & Author question drew a single response - "nope" was the best she could reply...
2007-07-19 06:39:57 · answer #1 · answered by WMD 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry, you are not the only one out there, even though it seems as if everyone can't talk about anything else but. The closest I have come to the Harry Potter phenomena is catching about 15 minutes of the first movie on cable last year.... I got bored rather quickly.
While I am not in anyway putting down the talent of the author or the quality of the books, I do think people tend to over-hype it a bit. I'm sure the books are good, but being a voracious reader since I was 5, I can safely say I have read a large variety of literature, and the HP books are not anything too spectacular. I personally think people see it as the trendy thing to do now, and so everyone has to jump on the band-wagon. But that is just me! If anyone thinks otherwise, please let me know! I'm glad to hear different opinions. I am always a learning fool.... = )
Yours Truly,
Socrates
2007-07-19 13:34:35 · answer #2 · answered by socratic_method 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
well i read the first 4 books but then she took forever to come out with the 5th book and i forgot what happened and i had no desire at all to reread all the other books over just to know what was going on. I am extremely tired of HP questions taking over 80% of Yahoo Answers as i'm sure you are as well. They need to make a Harry Potter section on the left side of the site so they can be kept together....
2007-07-19 13:27:14 · answer #3 · answered by Fibonacci01123 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I was but I think this book will be good if it is I am gonna buy the whole set and start from the beginning it isn't write to watch the movie when the maker gets less because most kids don't like to read big books or any at all.
2007-07-19 13:26:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
May I ask why? I mean, if you've never read one word of it, how do you know you don't like it? I'm an adult, a librarian, I usually prefer non-fiction, but I find the books to be very well-written and well-plotted.
But, I do understand. I never watch Jim Carrey movies and have no desire to.
2007-07-19 13:46:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
I am like you =) I have no desire to read any of those types of stuff, lord of rings, harry potter - etc. No my cup of tea at all! But to each their own =)
2007-07-19 13:30:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I raise my hand in agreement with you. Absolutely no desire, however will watch the movie when it comes out on dvd when the kids are in bed and the hubby's out.
2007-07-19 15:14:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can't go that far.
I've read fantasy for 35 years, so it was due a fair try.
After two volumes, I realised it was derivative, technically unsatisfying and relatively poorly written. I didn't bother with any more.
There's just much better reading around.
2007-07-19 13:31:40 · answer #8 · answered by Pedestal 42 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I haven't read them - its not my thing. But, I am glad to see that there are so many kids (and adults) getting interested in reading ... Reading is a healthy thing to do, and not enough teens do it these days. I'm glad that something like this can spark their interest.
2007-07-19 13:28:30 · answer #9 · answered by steddy voter 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
me.i think harry potter is only for those sort of ppl who like dressing up like those star wars ppl and believe in witch craft or something.
2007-07-19 13:29:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋