It's intended for kids and no one over the age of 16!!!
2007-08-04 21:19:50 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
The characters in the books are kids.
2007-08-04 21:23:49 · update #1
Well, it has been, what? Like ten years since book 1 came out? A lot of people were 15-16 when book one came out, and have continued enjoying even now, when they're nearly 30. I personally think that the more recent books are pretty mature, but agree that a lot of Harry Potter's popularity is due to wanting to escape into that world. Otherwise, why would you see so many people dressing up, and wanting to buy fake wands and Harry Potter candy and the like?
2007-08-04 21:26:42 · answer #1 · answered by Sailor Jupiter 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What is all this about 'it's for kids'. What does that mean exactly?
'The characters in it are kids'. Actually, the majority are adults. As the books go on, it focuses more and more on the adult characters and of course, the kids grow up.
Actually, JK Rowling never intended them to be children's books. She just wrote them as they were. It was the publishers who decided to market them as children's books - then they realised their mistake, and the wider appeal the books have, and brought out the adult covers.
Personally I still buy the books with the original covers. I have no need to mask my obsession under an 'oh, they're adult books really!' mantle.
I've read a lot since I was about 4, and I know I would've loved these books when I was little. But I also know I would not have had the same appreciation of them that I have now - too many complex ideas, especially in the last two books. I wouldn't have had the same sympathy for the adult characters either.
Anyone who's read these books understands them I think. They're beyond 'children's books' or 'adult's books'. They're The Harry Potter books: one of the greatest literary phenomenons ever.
Chalice
2007-08-05 04:50:41 · answer #2 · answered by Chalice 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I can't tell you why other adults read Harry Potter but I can give you my experience. My preteen stepdaughter talked endlessly about the HP series and sometime before book 4 came out I decided to check them out. I read 3 first, still my fave by the way--I loved Lupin--and then 1 and 2.
I started out wanting to expand our common ground. I thought if she's so nuts over these books there may be something to them. And through this I became a fan myself. As a writer I can appreciate the "behind the scenes" of the novels and reading popular fiction is a good way for a writer to keep a finger on the pulse of what people want to read. So, for one more reason--market research!! :)
2007-08-06 00:20:38 · answer #3 · answered by AllGrownUp 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly I didn't read it, just saw the movie but I do understand why.
This is a world of magic, fantasy, there is no age to enjoy this.
Where is it written that as adults we have to lose our childish hearts? Staying young will help us having fun as we grow older..
I can't wait to be a grand-ma and have the joy again of reading all those beautiful fairy-tales or watch all those wonderful children's movies that I did with my daughter, for I do miss those special times.
My daughter is a young adult now, that has everything of Harry Potter, a true fan!
2007-08-05 04:42:32 · answer #4 · answered by Zinette 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe the whole HP story started as a bedtime story for JK Rowlings children but, when she started writing the books, the children's book style was only present in the first two books. From then on, i can't really believe that anyone would characterize HP books pure children's books.
And adults read children books all the time for many reason : to escape reality, to find out what their child is reading, to spend their time and so on....
But i trully believe that HP books r good adventure books with a rich and interesting plot that anyone could easily read...
2007-08-05 05:51:14 · answer #5 · answered by mavmar72 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's never been true that it's not for adults. This book is an escape of reality. Believing in magic and experiencing thrills. It lets you forget about your problems for a while and enter the world of fiction. Besides there's nothing like FICTION. It's the best Category in the Bookstore.
2007-08-05 06:15:10 · answer #6 · answered by godiyosa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's like saying Lord of the Rings is only for hobbits because the characters are hobbits. Just because the book is about kids doesn't mean it is only for kids. Rowling is a phenomenal writer and the books are for anyone who appreciates great writing.
2007-08-05 10:46:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's not true... maybe the first two books are a bit childish, but the others are quite good enough for adults to read... In fact, when the fifth book came out, my mother grabbed the book and read it first!!
2007-08-05 04:23:01 · answer #8 · answered by Hale2bopp 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not. Why do you think they even make special editions (that means "sophisticated" covers) for adults? To tap into the millions of adults who were waiting just as eagerly for Deathly Hallows. I saw at least fifty adults who came just with adults at the release party.
2007-08-05 04:24:42 · answer #9 · answered by luna_lovegood 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What makes you say that? The writer never mentioned that. And she is well over 16.
2007-08-05 04:22:56 · answer #10 · answered by Puppy Zwolle 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋