Yes, it is an important cultural artefact that captures the 1980s - 2000s, a period post-radicalism and idealism that was borne of the post-war period, but before the onset of the nightmare tech dystopia we currently find ourselves in. It may be said to be a reflection of a "classic" liberal fantasy, as opposed to the reactionary fantasy of Tolkein, or leftist fantasy in GRR Martin.
It is worth reading if you want to witness the dullest franchise in the history of movie franchises. Seriously each episode following the boy wizard and his pals from Hogwarts Academy as they fight assorted villains has been indistinguishable from the others. Aside from the gloomy imagery, the series’ only consistency has been its lack of excitement and ineffective use of special effects, all to make magic unmagical, to make action seem inert.
Perhaps the die was cast when Rowling vetoed the idea of Spielberg directing the series; she made sure the series would never be mistaken for a work of art that meant anything to anybody?just ridiculously profitable cross-promotion for her books. The Harry Potter series might be anti-Christian (or not), but it’s certainly the anti-James Bond series in its refusal of wonder, beauty and excitement. No one wants to face that fact. Now, thankfully, they no longer have to.
>a-at least the books were good though
>"No!"
The writing is dreadful; the book was terrible. As I read, I noticed that every time a character went for a walk, the author wrote instead that the character "stretched his legs."
I began marking on the back of an envelope every time that phrase was repeated. I stopped only after I had marked the envelope several dozen times. I was incredulous. Rowling's mind is so governed by cliches and dead metaphors that she has no other style of writing. Later I read a lavish, loving review of Harry Potter by the same Stephen King. He wrote something to the effect of, "If these kids are reading Harry Potter at 11 or 12, then when they get older they will go on to read Stephen King." And he was quite right. He was not being ironic. When you read "Harry Potter" you are, in fact, trained to read Stephen King.
Honestly? It's light novel tier. It's great as a children's book don't get me wrong, but you won't enjoy it as an adult unless you're the type of person that reads light novels
Hello
I read Harry Potter over 2 weeks earlier this year
I think it's worth it and it's very comfy
You can get through it quite quick
Last year I read LOTR in a week and ASOIAF in a month and I'd say that Harry Potter really matches up well with these series
I'd rank them
LOTR>Harry Potter> ASOIAF
Btw if you've seen the films, definitely read the books
They're way better than the films with the exception of book 3
no.
it's comfy simple as, i drank a bottle of wine and now i'm watching the chamber of secrets
Pure nostalgia. So many comfy nights as a kid watching either that or the first one.
It’s probably one of the better books out there in terms of the YA fantasy novels. People who don’t like the books, probably don’t like the genre.
>young adult
>harry potter
who are you fooling
It's a genre, dumbass chud.
>Young adult fiction (YA) is fiction written for readers from 12 to 18 years of age
>12 to 18 years of age
>harry potter
>characters start school at 11 and the saga ends after they turn 18
What exactly do you not understand? It's a book for high school kids.
were you playing with legos in high school too?
>a book about kids aged 11-18 means it's written for kids 11-18
and the very hungry caterpillar can only be appreciated by caterpillars
anon are you okay?
Yes, it is an important cultural artefact that captures the 1980s - 2000s, a period post-radicalism and idealism that was borne of the post-war period, but before the onset of the nightmare tech dystopia we currently find ourselves in. It may be said to be a reflection of a "classic" liberal fantasy, as opposed to the reactionary fantasy of Tolkein, or leftist fantasy in GRR Martin.
>leftist fantasy in GRR Martin.
Wut.
It's a criticism of monarchy and largely an advocation of degeneracy. So yes, leftist
God, you’re such a dork. You don’t make a valid point either way though.
if you're under 10 years of age absolutely
It's an easy read and probably worth doing for the cultural impact HP has
It is worth reading if you want to witness the dullest franchise in the history of movie franchises. Seriously each episode following the boy wizard and his pals from Hogwarts Academy as they fight assorted villains has been indistinguishable from the others. Aside from the gloomy imagery, the series’ only consistency has been its lack of excitement and ineffective use of special effects, all to make magic unmagical, to make action seem inert.
Perhaps the die was cast when Rowling vetoed the idea of Spielberg directing the series; she made sure the series would never be mistaken for a work of art that meant anything to anybody?just ridiculously profitable cross-promotion for her books. The Harry Potter series might be anti-Christian (or not), but it’s certainly the anti-James Bond series in its refusal of wonder, beauty and excitement. No one wants to face that fact. Now, thankfully, they no longer have to.
>a-at least the books were good though
>"No!"
The writing is dreadful; the book was terrible. As I read, I noticed that every time a character went for a walk, the author wrote instead that the character "stretched his legs."
I began marking on the back of an envelope every time that phrase was repeated. I stopped only after I had marked the envelope several dozen times. I was incredulous. Rowling's mind is so governed by cliches and dead metaphors that she has no other style of writing. Later I read a lavish, loving review of Harry Potter by the same Stephen King. He wrote something to the effect of, "If these kids are reading Harry Potter at 11 or 12, then when they get older they will go on to read Stephen King." And he was quite right. He was not being ironic. When you read "Harry Potter" you are, in fact, trained to read Stephen King.
Written by a woman therefore no.
The average female author is loads better than the average male author. Mostly because women are more intelligent and emotionally mature on average.
Nice bait
Depends. How old are you?
yes
Honestly? It's light novel tier. It's great as a children's book don't get me wrong, but you won't enjoy it as an adult unless you're the type of person that reads light novels
Hello
I read Harry Potter over 2 weeks earlier this year
I think it's worth it and it's very comfy
You can get through it quite quick
Last year I read LOTR in a week and ASOIAF in a month and I'd say that Harry Potter really matches up well with these series
I'd rank them
LOTR>Harry Potter> ASOIAF
Btw if you've seen the films, definitely read the books
They're way better than the films with the exception of book 3