Heretical Thoughts

[poliphilo]

I've seen a couple of the Potter films- they're fun.

But I don't feel particularly drawn to those characters or that world. Maybe it's because I went to a boarding school- and have no wish to go back- not even in my imagination.

And life is too short for 600 page books- unless they're by Dickens.

Besides you guys can keep me abreast of what's happening. **********'s dead- right?

Comments

[solar-diablo.livejournal.com]

I read the first two books, largely because I was new father when the first one came out and certain religious groups in the States were condeming them as promoting Satanism and witchcraft to children. Nothing peaks my interest in something like someone doing their damndest to keep me from it. I thought they were decent enough tales, and certainly appreciate the value of anything that encourages reading in kids (and adults, for that matter). Having said all that, I can't figure out the near-worship some give to this series.

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

I'm beginning to think I need to read them- or maybe not the whole series, but one or two volumes- simply in order to find out what everyone else is going on about.

[jackiejj.livejournal.com]

If you try the first book, I think you will like it.

And if you do--just think: an entire series to read!