Why Harry Potter?
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Marc Clifton wrote: I've read them all, and I'm 40, and enjoyed them thoroughly (except Order of the Phoenix was lacking something. It's like the blade has been dulled, or something like that.) I agree. I haven't read the first 2 yet (having seen the movies). When the 5th one came out I borrowed books 3, 4 and 5 from a friend last Monday. I finished this weekend. I have to say, I enjoyed 3 and 4 a lot more than 5. 5 had the anger in it that the author had said she'd put there, but to me it just made it less comfortable to read. BTW - could you please email me the person who entered Harry in the Triwizard competition in book 4? I read that bit over the weekend, then couldn't remember. I've searched and searched both the ends of book 4 and 5, but can't come across it again :(( Thanks - reason for email request - it wouldn't be fair to spoil it for other CPians :)
Look at the world about you and trust to your own convictions. - Ansel Adams
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It was Barty Crouch Jr. impersonating as Mad-Eye Moony using the Polyjuice Potion. And I know it because.....errr....my kid brother told me ??;P Nick Seng (the programmer formerly known as Notorious SMC)
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Thanks Nick - you're err... kid brother knows his stuff :-D
Look at the world about you and trust to your own convictions. - Ansel Adams
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Marc Clifton wrote: I've read them all, and I'm 40, and enjoyed them thoroughly (except Order of the Phoenix was lacking something. It's like the blade has been dulled, or something like that.) I agree. I haven't read the first 2 yet (having seen the movies). When the 5th one came out I borrowed books 3, 4 and 5 from a friend last Monday. I finished this weekend. I have to say, I enjoyed 3 and 4 a lot more than 5. 5 had the anger in it that the author had said she'd put there, but to me it just made it less comfortable to read. BTW - could you please email me the person who entered Harry in the Triwizard competition in book 4? I read that bit over the weekend, then couldn't remember. I've searched and searched both the ends of book 4 and 5, but can't come across it again :(( Thanks - reason for email request - it wouldn't be fair to spoil it for other CPians :)
Look at the world about you and trust to your own convictions. - Ansel Adams
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Megan Forbes wrote: I haven't read the first 2 yet (having seen the movies). Then you missed something (as usual, the movie does not stand comparison with the books) ... ~RaGE();
I'll probably get around to reading 1 and 2 now :)
Look at the world about you and trust to your own convictions. - Ansel Adams
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I am glad to spend the $19 for my 4th grade son (he finished it in 3 days) but I don't understand why it is so attactive to young children. I would never like such a book. What do you think?
I begun to read the first one last year, one week before my exams. That was the worst thing to do. I simply could not do anything else but read. This story is amazing. Fortunately, I read fast enough, and managed to read the first 4 in 5 days, leaving two days for preapring my exams :rolleyes:. So to answer your What do you think ?, I'd say, if you have a little bit of time :), try and read the first one. ~RaGE();
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My uhhh....kid brother....uh, that's it. Kid brother likes it for the same reason he liked Lord of the Rings. Nuff' said. ;) Nick Seng (the programmer formerly known as Notorious SMC)
God, I pity me! - Phoncible P. Bone
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Yeah, but HarryPo is kid brother good-vs-evil stuff, LOT has more serious background.
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My uhhh....kid brother....uh, that's it. Kid brother likes it for the same reason he liked Lord of the Rings. Nuff' said. ;) Nick Seng (the programmer formerly known as Notorious SMC)
God, I pity me! - Phoncible P. Bone
Are you really comparing HP (the book not the sauce) to LOTR?
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Are you really comparing HP (the book not the sauce) to LOTR?
Paul Watson
Bluegrass
Cape Town, South AfricaRoger Wright wrote: Personally, I'm seeking a red-headed, double-breasted mattress thrasher
There's a HP sauce?? I'm not sure I want to use sauces made by the same company that makes printers. :~ Paul Watson wrote: Are you really comparing HP (the book not the sauce) to LOTR? All I said was that , err.. I mean my kid....awww, who am I kidding ;P, liked the 2 series for the same reason, being : 1. They both take place in world different from ours 2. They have magic 3. They have great characters, which we can emphasize with. 4. Great story-telling method. Why? Did I hit a sore spot? :) Nick Seng (the programmer formerly known as Notorious SMC)
God, I pity me! - Phoncible P. Bone
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There's a HP sauce?? I'm not sure I want to use sauces made by the same company that makes printers. :~ Paul Watson wrote: Are you really comparing HP (the book not the sauce) to LOTR? All I said was that , err.. I mean my kid....awww, who am I kidding ;P, liked the 2 series for the same reason, being : 1. They both take place in world different from ours 2. They have magic 3. They have great characters, which we can emphasize with. 4. Great story-telling method. Why? Did I hit a sore spot? :) Nick Seng (the programmer formerly known as Notorious SMC)
God, I pity me! - Phoncible P. Bone
Nick Seng wrote: Why? Did I hit a sore spot? LOL, no. I was just curious. You could put a Mills & Boon novel above LOTR and I would not mind because after all, it is your opinion. I would disagree (and I disagree with HP being anywhere near LOTR) but then that is my opinion. By all means HP is fun, has good values and is a good read... but in my ever so humble opinion, LOTR it is not :)
Paul Watson
Bluegrass
Cape Town, South AfricaRoger Wright wrote: Personally, I'm seeking a red-headed, double-breasted mattress thrasher
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Nick Seng wrote: Why? Did I hit a sore spot? LOL, no. I was just curious. You could put a Mills & Boon novel above LOTR and I would not mind because after all, it is your opinion. I would disagree (and I disagree with HP being anywhere near LOTR) but then that is my opinion. By all means HP is fun, has good values and is a good read... but in my ever so humble opinion, LOTR it is not :)
Paul Watson
Bluegrass
Cape Town, South AfricaRoger Wright wrote: Personally, I'm seeking a red-headed, double-breasted mattress thrasher
Paul Watson wrote: but in my ever so humble opinion, LOTR it is not Never implied that it was. Just that it had the same elements.Enid Blyton, on the other hand...... ;P Nick Seng (the programmer formerly known as Notorious SMC)
God, I pity me! - Phoncible P. Bone
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Nick Seng wrote: Why? Did I hit a sore spot? LOL, no. I was just curious. You could put a Mills & Boon novel above LOTR and I would not mind because after all, it is your opinion. I would disagree (and I disagree with HP being anywhere near LOTR) but then that is my opinion. By all means HP is fun, has good values and is a good read... but in my ever so humble opinion, LOTR it is not :)
Paul Watson
Bluegrass
Cape Town, South AfricaRoger Wright wrote: Personally, I'm seeking a red-headed, double-breasted mattress thrasher
BTW, How'd you like the LOTR movies? I thought Peter Jackson did a really great job and personally, I can't wait for this christmas :-D My Favourite part of the whole book is in ROTK! Nick Seng (the programmer formerly known as Notorious SMC)
God, I pity me! - Phoncible P. Bone
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BTW, How'd you like the LOTR movies? I thought Peter Jackson did a really great job and personally, I can't wait for this christmas :-D My Favourite part of the whole book is in ROTK! Nick Seng (the programmer formerly known as Notorious SMC)
God, I pity me! - Phoncible P. Bone
I am not one of those LOTR gurus that shudder at every nip and tuck Peter Jackson had to do to transfer the story from book to screen. So I really loved the movies. They are awesome. I was blown away. I think they stand on their own as great movies and I think they stand by the book as a great take on the original story. I also cannot wait for Christmas :-D (and then Star Wars EPIII finally as well!) As for Enid Blyton... I think Enid's work is fantastic. It is very different from Tolkien's and really cannot be compared, like comparing Asimov with Dick, it just is not comparable. But relating HP to LOTR because they both have magic is, well, just not on Mr. Seng. I once saw an adult film which had a magician in it, should that be compared to LOTR? ;P
Paul Watson
Bluegrass
Cape Town, South AfricaRoger Wright wrote: Personally, I'm seeking a red-headed, double-breasted mattress thrasher
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I am not one of those LOTR gurus that shudder at every nip and tuck Peter Jackson had to do to transfer the story from book to screen. So I really loved the movies. They are awesome. I was blown away. I think they stand on their own as great movies and I think they stand by the book as a great take on the original story. I also cannot wait for Christmas :-D (and then Star Wars EPIII finally as well!) As for Enid Blyton... I think Enid's work is fantastic. It is very different from Tolkien's and really cannot be compared, like comparing Asimov with Dick, it just is not comparable. But relating HP to LOTR because they both have magic is, well, just not on Mr. Seng. I once saw an adult film which had a magician in it, should that be compared to LOTR? ;P
Paul Watson
Bluegrass
Cape Town, South AfricaRoger Wright wrote: Personally, I'm seeking a red-headed, double-breasted mattress thrasher
Paul Watson wrote: and then Star Wars EPIII finally as well!) I read somewhere that SW3 will only be out in 2005 :wtf: Guess that's another long wait :( A literally grew up on Enid Blyton, and I can proudly say that I've read everything she wrote. I owe her my mastery of the language :rose: and love of reading among others. Paul Watson wrote: I once saw an adult film which had a magician in it More insights into the world of Mr. Watson ;P Paul Watson wrote: should that be compared to LOTR? Ahhh, but they don't have the other element's do they? ;P After all, it's elementary, My dear Watson. I know that last part had no meaning whatsoever, but I've wanted to say that to you for so long!:laugh: Nick Seng (the programmer formerly known as Notorious SMC)
God, I pity me! - Phoncible P. Bone
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I am not one of those LOTR gurus that shudder at every nip and tuck Peter Jackson had to do to transfer the story from book to screen. So I really loved the movies. They are awesome. I was blown away. I think they stand on their own as great movies and I think they stand by the book as a great take on the original story. I also cannot wait for Christmas :-D (and then Star Wars EPIII finally as well!) As for Enid Blyton... I think Enid's work is fantastic. It is very different from Tolkien's and really cannot be compared, like comparing Asimov with Dick, it just is not comparable. But relating HP to LOTR because they both have magic is, well, just not on Mr. Seng. I once saw an adult film which had a magician in it, should that be compared to LOTR? ;P
Paul Watson
Bluegrass
Cape Town, South AfricaRoger Wright wrote: Personally, I'm seeking a red-headed, double-breasted mattress thrasher
Paul Watson wrote: I am not one of those LOTR gurus that shudder at every nip and tuck Peter Jackson had to do to transfer the story from book to screen. Me neither, but I really found the 2nd film tedious in parts...that bit when they are defending the castle against *yawn* wave after wave of orcs etc. Then when they introduce the surfing n shooting elf, and the raspberry trumpet blowing ("don't toss me") dwarf. I nearly had to remove myself from the theatre I was laughing so much. Debbie
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Paul Watson wrote: and then Star Wars EPIII finally as well!) I read somewhere that SW3 will only be out in 2005 :wtf: Guess that's another long wait :( A literally grew up on Enid Blyton, and I can proudly say that I've read everything she wrote. I owe her my mastery of the language :rose: and love of reading among others. Paul Watson wrote: I once saw an adult film which had a magician in it More insights into the world of Mr. Watson ;P Paul Watson wrote: should that be compared to LOTR? Ahhh, but they don't have the other element's do they? ;P After all, it's elementary, My dear Watson. I know that last part had no meaning whatsoever, but I've wanted to say that to you for so long!:laugh: Nick Seng (the programmer formerly known as Notorious SMC)
God, I pity me! - Phoncible P. Bone
Nick Seng wrote: but I've wanted to say that to you for so long! No worries, you are not the first nor I fear the last :) Nick Seng wrote: I read somewhere that SW3 will only be out in 2005 What?!?! No f'ing way! I thought they had pretty much wrapped all three episodes up and were releasing them one year apart, just like LOTR... Oh man, that would suck... *paul rushes off to google*
Paul Watson
Bluegrass
Cape Town, South AfricaRoger Wright wrote: Personally, I'm seeking a red-headed, double-breasted mattress thrasher
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Paul Watson wrote: I am not one of those LOTR gurus that shudder at every nip and tuck Peter Jackson had to do to transfer the story from book to screen. Me neither, but I really found the 2nd film tedious in parts...that bit when they are defending the castle against *yawn* wave after wave of orcs etc. Then when they introduce the surfing n shooting elf, and the raspberry trumpet blowing ("don't toss me") dwarf. I nearly had to remove myself from the theatre I was laughing so much. Debbie