Who Hates Harry Potter? - Page 10

Elbereth5 · 06-25-2003, 06:13 PM

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Originally posted by samwiselvr2008
They are nothing compared to The Lord of the Rings, but still a good read. I meen, nothing really compares to Tolkien's work, the world that he made was so big and real filling, I remember waching the movie before reading the book, and almost asking someone if it was real, the only way that I could tell that it wasn't was because of all of the magic and fatacy creatures. Lord of the Rings is so much more alive then HP. My point is, if you compare it to Lord of the Rings, then of course it's gonna be no big deal, The Lord of the Rings is the classic, and origonal, without LOTR, who knows if Rowling would have ever even read much fantacy. So HP isn't as good, but you have to give them credit, the HP fans may be saying that we are over obsessed, who knows? To say that it is over done is to say that Lord of the Rings is over done, after all, there is more history to Lord of the Rings then Rowling can think up for HP (probally). You have to compare the book to nothing, not to other fantacy, and then you'll see.

I totally agree!!!!!!!!!

frodomerryandaragornrock · 07-31-2008, 09:22 AM

I HATE Harry Potter!!!! All the characters are minions of Sauon!! Thats what I think!!!! I have some friends that LOVE it, but I dont see all the hype. But, whatever, people are entitles to their own opinions, right?

Freeflying · 08-01-2008, 08:31 AM

I have never actually read any Happy Potter but have already decided that i never want to - i know this is unreasonable as everyone (par some few here) that HAS read it says its great. Perhaps its the hype but i have no desire to read any whatsoever - there are other books i would much rather read like War and Peace, Crime and Punishment and The Bible - and those are just for starters

sisterandcousinandaunt · 08-04-2008, 11:57 AM

Life is long...if you spend enough time reading, you may have time for HP eventually.

Pitchike12 · 01-09-2011, 06:51 PM

I hate Harry Potter since I 9 yrs old. It's kind'a annoying to me now.

Ulfsark · 01-11-2011, 09:14 AM

I hate thread revives since I 9 yrs old. It's kind'a annoying to me now.

EllethValatari · 01-11-2011, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Ulfsark

I hate thread revives since I 9 yrs old. It's kind'a annoying to me now.

What's wrong with a thread resurrection? Here they are celebrated.

I have never read the books, don't plan on reading them (too much Tolkien to read-have to finish the Histories!). But the movies have a very good plot and are very entertaining!

Ulfsark · 01-11-2011, 06:22 PM

The thing with Harry Potter is unlike most series of literature (yet not unlike the Lord of the Rings), is that each book is somewhat better than the previous one. The last book really is gold (IMO it is quite a considerable amount better than it predecessor), however to understand the rather complicated plot you really need to have read all the previous books.

It's a shame because the first two or three (or rather four) were really marketed at children but towards the end of the series JKR employed a writing style more suited to adults. She even slipped in a few naughty words.

Galdor of the Havens · 01-12-2011, 12:44 AM

I do hate Harry Potter, but not the first or second book though, I love it except the other books.

Ulfsark · 01-17-2011, 01:51 AM

Are you serious? They have sloppy plots and a writing style made for children. They take over a year of little happening until the end when, coincidentally they destroy one of Voldemort's plots.

The Deathly Hallows however has a superior writing style and a deep plot; filled with action from beginning to end, unsuspected twists and great character developments.

GrayMouser · 01-20-2011, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Ulfsark

Are you serious? They have sloppy plots and a writing style made for children. They take over a year of little happening until the end when, coincidentally they destroy one of Voldemort's plots.

The Deathly Hallows however has a superior writing style and a deep plot; filled with action from beginning to end, unsuspected twists and great character developments.

I read the first four and gave up because I agree with your assessment- maybe I'll give the next one a chance, now that I've got Chinese New Year holidays coming up.

08-01-2008, 08:31 AM	#183
Freeflying Hobbit Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 21	I have never actually read any Happy Potter but have already decided that i never want to - i know this is unreasonable as everyone (par some few here) that HAS read it says its great. Perhaps its the hype but i have no desire to read any whatsoever - there are other books i would much rather read like War and Peace, Crime and Punishment and The Bible - and those are just for starters Last edited by Freeflying : 08-26-2008 at 05:31 AM.

08-04-2008, 11:57 AM	#184
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01-09-2011, 06:51 PM	#185
Pitchike12 Enting Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: In the land of Mordor Posts: 56	I hate Harry Potter since I 9 yrs old. It's kind'a annoying to me now. __________________ Three Rings for the Elven-kings under the sky, Seven for the Dwarf-lords in their halls of stone, Nine for Mortal Men doomed to die, One for the Dark Lord on his dark throne In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie. One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie. -Gandalf

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07-31-2008, 09:22 AM	#182
frodomerryandaragornrock Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA Posts: 36	I HATE Harry Potter!!!! All the characters are minions of Sauon!! Thats what I think!!!! I have some friends that LOVE it, but I dont see all the hype. But, whatever, people are entitles to their own opinions, right?

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Ulfsark Sapling Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 8	I hate thread revives since I 9 yrs old. It's kind'a annoying to me now.

01-11-2011, 06:22 PM	#188
Ulfsark Sapling Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 8	The thing with Harry Potter is unlike most series of literature (yet not unlike the Lord of the Rings), is that each book is somewhat better than the previous one. The last book really is gold (IMO it is quite a considerable amount better than it predecessor), however to understand the rather complicated plot you really need to have read all the previous books. It's a shame because the first two or three (or rather four) were really marketed at children but towards the end of the series JKR employed a writing style more suited to adults. She even slipped in a few naughty words.

01-12-2011, 12:44 AM	#189
Galdor of the Havens Sapling Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: California Posts: 12	I do hate Harry Potter, but not the first or second book though, I love it except the other books.

01-17-2011, 01:51 AM	#190
Ulfsark Sapling Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 8	Are you serious? They have sloppy plots and a writing style made for children. They take over a year of little happening until the end when, coincidentally they destroy one of Voldemort's plots. The Deathly Hallows however has a superior writing style and a deep plot; filled with action from beginning to end, unsuspected twists and great character developments.