I really like J.K. Rowling. She got a generation of kids to wait in line for hours for the release of a book. Yes, that seems a lot more effective than the Reading Is Fundamental ads by NBA stars that dropped out of college. (Then again, if some one offered me a couple of million…I’ld say “school can wait”.) The Harry Potter books are well crafted and entertaining. It seems there is a formula to them, that’s OK. Every book starts with a chapter on the bad guy. Every chapter ending has a hook. The stories are balanced, so there is emotional ebb and flow to the story.
I wonder what she’s going to do next.
Also, I’m impressed that the money hasn’t destroyed her craft.
Comments on Chapters follow.
So, that means there are spoilers.
I know, I’m probably the only person in the free world who hasn’t finished the book yet.
Chp 1 – Is Snape a bad guy? I don’t think so. I think he’s deep undercover.
Chp 2 & 3 – Finally, the Dursley’s are almost civil to Harry.
Chp 4 – Hedwig dies!!! That makes me very sad. They don’t seem to dwell on this, but I assume that it would be worse than a pet dieing…and I would be devastated to lose Oliver or Sophie.
Chp 5 Snape got George’s ear….still think Snape is a good guy. Mad-eye is dead. Wow, she ain’t playing around.
Chp 6 eh, no comment
Chp 7 I like the 12 Fail Safe Ways to Charm Witches book. With crazy ideas like “compliment the girl”. Yes, JK remembers she is dealing with teen age boys.
Speaking of…wow, Ginny kissed Harry.
How can I say Snape is still a good guy...well, it's hope. I hope that JK uses a totally unlikeable character to work on the side of good. I hope he's in deep cover. I don't want a last minute change of heart.
Posted by joncim at August 16, 2007 08:53 PM