Comments on: What is it with Harry Potter?

By: Master Foley

Master Foley — Wed, 03 Aug 2005 16:26:51 +0000

I bulked just like you and then watched the first movie. I was hooked after that. They are really good reads. And the imagination of the setting is awesome. I’m not crazy about them but they are worth owning.

By: Enerd

Enerd — Wed, 27 Jul 2005 02:53:55 +0000

What is the deal with being out at midnight for these books? They will be everywhere the next day.

In fact, I saw this book at Winn-freaking-Dixie.

As a marketing guy, I love the machine behind this franchise.

PS – it is for kids, whether you like reading it or not. I like Spongebob, but at least I admit it’s for kids.

By: TheBisch

TheBisch — Tue, 26 Jul 2005 14:49:21 +0000

Peri – No, it’s not just mommie bloggers reading it… there’s a lot of folks reading Harry Potter.

Amy & BS – I don’t question if the author is a good writer… there are many good writers, but why is there an obsession by many over a book about sorcerers, witches, and demons and what is essentially a children’s book? I don’t understand how so many adults can get excited over a book that’s obviously intended for children. It’s like getting excited over the latest Barney video.

By: peri

peri — Tue, 26 Jul 2005 04:10:57 +0000

oh my am I glad you said it first…….. Is there a connection between mommie bloggers and Harry Potter purchasers?

I think it is one of those wave trends, where the moms have to out do other moms……like the latest suv ……. it is a competition, who stood in line for the most hours, who stayed up later reading.. I even read where one mommie was reading the book for her second time……..

By: BS

BS — Mon, 25 Jul 2005 19:21:47 +0000

Okay, first of all, I was COERCED into standing in line at midnight for the blasted book. It was totally against my will. I wanted to buy it the next morning, like a normal human being.

That being said, I didn’t understand the phenomenon at first, but then I read the books at a friend’s suggestion and fell in love with them. They’re extremely well-written. I think adults actually get more out of them than children do. Rowling’s an incredibly gifted writer.

By: Enerd

Enerd — Mon, 25 Jul 2005 15:20:48 +0000

It’s sorcery, man.

Harry Potter is THE DEVIL!

By: Amy

Amy — Mon, 25 Jul 2005 10:19:37 +0000

Now, I can’t explain the standing in line at midnight for the books. However, I will say they are well written, interesting and once you read one, you’ll want to read the rest!

Give it a try! We didn’t start reading them until a kid we met camping was listening to the books on CD – that got us hooked!