I've Succumbed

[poliphilo]

I've decided to join the human race and read the Harry Potter books. If I get my skates on I could be up to speed by the time she releases the final instalment.

I'm halfway through Philosopher's Stone. It's very readable. The style and storytelling are sometimes clumsy- but you're swept along by the stream of invention. Clever things come along at the rate of about two a page. Even though I've seen the films, she's got me wanting to know what happens next.

I miss Alan Rickman. The written Snape is just a mean old man with a hooky nose; nothing sexy about him at all.

Comments

[arielstarshadow.livejournal.com]

I think Rowling went overboard on Snape - and as you read further into the series, I think you'll figure out why. I won't say more than that at this point in time, but while I agree with you that he's almost melodramatic in the books...well, like I said, I suspect there's a purpose behind it.

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

Even at this early stage there's something about Snape. Is he a friend or an enemy or a combination of both? I want to find out...