Harry Potter and the Interlander Countdown - Page 3

U2girl91289 · 07-15-2005, 04:35 PM

Ooh the excerpt is fun!

meegannie · 07-15-2005, 06:30 PM

We got it two and a half hours ago (along with some free baby dragons book that I was more excited about than I was about the HP book).

bammo2 · 07-16-2005, 04:08 AM

I've got it

but I'm too hungover to read it

Cassis · 07-16-2005, 04:30 AM

i finished it

Irishteen · 07-16-2005, 06:40 AM

I have mine, will start reading tonight.

U2girl91289 · 07-16-2005, 01:20 PM

I just finished it. oh my god

FlyYourKite · 07-16-2005, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by U2girl91289
I just finished it. oh my god

You're done already??

LarryMullen's POPAngel · 07-16-2005, 02:23 PM

I still need to finish The Order of The Phoenix.

miss becky · 07-16-2005, 04:48 PM

Just finished it. Wow. I won't say anything, out of respect for people who haven't read it yet. Just....wow. Things I didn't expect, revelations I didn't see coming, dark suspicions came true...and a sad ending.

Overall, a great book.

U2girl91289 · 07-16-2005, 05:25 PM

6 hours- I liked it, but the end annoyed me. It will grow on me, though.

learn2kneel · 07-16-2005, 05:40 PM

Just got done of with two nine hour shift at barnes and noble. Haven't read the book yet, but people sure seemed excited about it.

Lila64 · 07-16-2005, 09:40 PM

You've already read the book?

My daughter got the last copy at Borders today (non-prepaid). Then we went over to Target and they had many and cheaper too!

Daughter is only on page 20. That makes about 632 to go, right?

UnforgettableLemon · 07-16-2005, 09:54 PM

I'm about 1/3 of the way through. MAN this is goood stuff.

Lila64 · 07-16-2005, 09:58 PM

My daughter says: You're a realllllllllllly fast reader

doctorwho · 07-17-2005, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by FlyYourKite

You're done already??

I finished the book too. It's actually rather short. I have to say that I didn't like it nearly as much as other books - and it has nothing to do with the "death of a character" that's been rumored forever. In the first few books, there was a clear story - a mystery to solve with a proper beginning, middle and end. However, these last two books are very open-ended. Some may like this style, but I'm not so sure. The book is still entertaining and easily read, but I'm not sure it will translate at all well to a movie. And of the series so far, I'd say this book was the weakest.

That said, I do think the one area the book shined was in the possible theories. I obviously can't discuss any of them as people are still reading, but it sets up a whole array of situations that may prove quite intriguing.

Irishteen · 07-17-2005, 02:26 PM

I jut found out something

Harry Potter + Achtung Baby =

+Barely any reading actually being done, but really makes the book better. Well will continue reading tonight I'm on chapter 14 I think, i guess its good, slow begining i feel, but am getting lost in the book, so far it gets a

I hope it is still enjoyable without the help of u2 tonight.

FlyYourKite · 07-17-2005, 03:08 PM

Finished it earlier this afternoon.

Oh. my. God.

Definitely the most intense and dark one yet...I thoroughly enjoyed it. So many things are left to be debated over...

Sue DeNym · 07-17-2005, 04:46 PM

I just finished it too. It was amazing. Lots of fascinating plot twists, lots of interesting character development. And the ending made me cry.

I'd love to discuss it, but don't want to spoil it for those who haven't finished reading yet.

Rowling is truly a gifted writer. I hope she writes more books after she finishes the HP series.

UnforgettableLemon · 07-17-2005, 08:20 PM

The thing that made me cry was Harry's personal decision after the big event. I thought that

and

were so

together. I'm such a wuss. The big event definitely came as a surprise. Not the event itself, but those involved. I was really really thinking it would have been too easy to go that way, but by thinking it was so easy, I think I convinced myself it was impossible and was in turn surprised.

Yes, though, this book and Order were much more open-ended than the first few, but at least they're not overwhelmingly formulaic, either. I think the next one's gonna really rock though. I'd put this above Sorcerer's Stone and Chamber of Secrets, on about the same level as Azkaban and Order, but nothing touches Goblet.

doctorwho · 07-17-2005, 08:56 PM

I agree with you, Unforgettable Lemon, in that "Goblet" is also my favorite book of the series. "Azkaban" was well done - the best of the first three, but "Goblet" seemed to have it all. It had the mystery, it had the tournament, it had death and it even had a bit of open-endedness to it. Given how involved the book is, I fear the movie will be sadly performed. One thing I enjoyed about the Chris Columbus films is that he did a great job of sticking close to the books. No, he didn't capture everything, but he captured not only the essence of the films, but all the little details as well. In contrast, there were quite a few details - some very crucial ones - left out in the third film. If I hadn't already read the book, I might have been lost!! So I'm fearing the worst for this fourth movie...

But getting back to this sixth book... I'm sure I'll reread it. It's a far easier read than "Pheonix". Book 5 was well done, but Rowling also spent oceans of time on Harry's feelings. Pages upon pages were about Harry thinking, reflecting, being angry, etc. In a screenplay, these can be easily chopped down - in fact, one look can state what took Rowling pages to write! So it'll be interesting to see how Book 5 translates to the big screen.

But I also felt all that detail about Harry's inner thoughts was a bit too much - a weakness of the fifth book. Fortunately, that was cut back tremendously in this new book. However, as soon as a "death of a character" was mentioned, I immediately knew who it was, and was sadly proven correct. It only made logical sense (for so many reasons). And while Rowling tried to play up the intrigue aspect tremendously (with Draco), it just didn't work nearly as well as anything she had done in the prior books.

As I wrote, the best part of Book 6 is the possibilities. Perhaps that character *had* to die and in exactly that manner. Maybe that was what the whole "trust" issue was about. Again, I can't go into detail for fear of spoiling it for those still reading, but those who have read will know what I mean. So I think the possibilities in Book 7 are there for a climactic and thrilling end. Still, I feel Book 6 could have been and should have been so much more than what it was. It felt more like a transition - filler, if you will - until the big ending.

07-15-2005, 04:35 PM	#41
U2girl91289 War Child Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The city of blinding lights Posts: 822 Local Time: 08:03 PM	Ooh the excerpt is fun! __________________

07-15-2005, 06:30 PM	#42
meegannie Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Norwich, England Posts: 15,798 Local Time: 12:03 AM	We got it two and a half hours ago (along with some free baby dragons book that I was more excited about than I was about the HP book). __________________

07-17-2005, 08:56 PM	#60
doctorwho Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: My TARDIS - currently located in Valparaiso, IN Posts: 6,361 Local Time: 04:03 PM	I agree with you, Unforgettable Lemon, in that "Goblet" is also my favorite book of the series. "Azkaban" was well done - the best of the first three, but "Goblet" seemed to have it all. It had the mystery, it had the tournament, it had death and it even had a bit of open-endedness to it. Given how involved the book is, I fear the movie will be sadly performed. One thing I enjoyed about the Chris Columbus films is that he did a great job of sticking close to the books. No, he didn't capture everything, but he captured not only the essence of the films, but all the little details as well. In contrast, there were quite a few details - some very crucial ones - left out in the third film. If I hadn't already read the book, I might have been lost!! So I'm fearing the worst for this fourth movie... But getting back to this sixth book... I'm sure I'll reread it. It's a far easier read than "Pheonix". Book 5 was well done, but Rowling also spent oceans of time on Harry's feelings. Pages upon pages were about Harry thinking, reflecting, being angry, etc. In a screenplay, these can be easily chopped down - in fact, one look can state what took Rowling pages to write! So it'll be interesting to see how Book 5 translates to the big screen. But I also felt all that detail about Harry's inner thoughts was a bit too much - a weakness of the fifth book. Fortunately, that was cut back tremendously in this new book. However, as soon as a "death of a character" was mentioned, I immediately knew who it was, and was sadly proven correct. It only made logical sense (for so many reasons). And while Rowling tried to play up the intrigue aspect tremendously (with Draco), it just didn't work nearly as well as anything she had done in the prior books. As I wrote, the best part of Book 6 is the possibilities. Perhaps that character had to die and in exactly that manner. Maybe that was what the whole "trust" issue was about. Again, I can't go into detail for fear of spoiling it for those still reading, but those who have read will know what I mean. So I think the possibilities in Book 7 are there for a climactic and thrilling end. Still, I feel Book 6 could have been and should have been so much more than what it was. It felt more like a transition - filler, if you will - until the big ending. __________________ __________________ *I always wanted to be somebody, but I should have been more specific.*

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07-16-2005, 04:08 AM	#43
bammo2 Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: In a car with House and Wilson :yikes: Let me out!! Let me oooooooouuut!!! Posts: 5,660 Local Time: 01:03 AM	I've got it but I'm too hungover to read it

07-16-2005, 04:30 AM	#44
Cassis Refugee Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In the goal Posts: 2,345 Local Time: 01:03 AM	i finished it

07-16-2005, 06:40 AM	#45
Irishteen Blue Crack Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 29,624 Local Time: 01:03 AM	I have mine, will start reading tonight.

07-16-2005, 01:20 PM	#46
U2girl91289 War Child Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The city of blinding lights Posts: 822 Local Time: 08:03 PM	I just finished it. oh my god

07-16-2005, 02:23 PM	#48
LarryMullen's POPAngel Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: I'll be up with the sun, I'm not coming down... Posts: 53,698 Local Time: 07:03 PM	I still need to finish The Order of The Phoenix.

07-16-2005, 04:48 PM	#49
miss becky Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 6,107 Local Time: 08:03 PM	Just finished it. Wow. I won't say anything, out of respect for people who haven't read it yet. Just....wow. Things I didn't expect, revelations I didn't see coming, dark suspicions came true...and a sad ending. Overall, a great book.

07-16-2005, 05:25 PM	#50
U2girl91289 War Child Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The city of blinding lights Posts: 822 Local Time: 08:03 PM	6 hours- I liked it, but the end annoyed me. It will grow on me, though.

07-16-2005, 05:40 PM	#51
learn2kneel War Child Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: In the headlights of a stretch car... Posts: 855 Local Time: 07:03 PM	Just got done of with two nine hour shift at barnes and noble. Haven't read the book yet, but people sure seemed excited about it.

07-16-2005, 09:40 PM	#52
Lila64 Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ♥Set List Lane♥ Posts: 52,894 Local Time: 05:03 PM	You've already read the book? My daughter got the last copy at Borders today (non-prepaid). Then we went over to Target and they had many and cheaper too! Daughter is only on page 20. That makes about 632 to go, right?

07-16-2005, 09:54 PM	#53
UnforgettableLemon Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Lansdale, PA Posts: 7,287 Local Time: 08:03 PM	I'm about 1/3 of the way through. MAN this is goood stuff.

07-16-2005, 09:58 PM	#54
Lila64 Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ♥Set List Lane♥ Posts: 52,894 Local Time: 05:03 PM	My daughter says: You're a realllllllllllly fast reader

07-17-2005, 02:26 PM	#56
Irishteen Blue Crack Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 29,624 Local Time: 01:03 AM	I jut found out something Harry Potter + Achtung Baby = +Barely any reading actually being done, but really makes the book better. Well will continue reading tonight I'm on chapter 14 I think, i guess its good, slow begining i feel, but am getting lost in the book, so far it gets a I hope it is still enjoyable without the help of u2 tonight.

07-17-2005, 03:08 PM	#57
FlyYourKite Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: under the table and dreaming... Posts: 7,233 Local Time: 08:03 PM	Finished it earlier this afternoon. Oh. my. God. Definitely the most intense and dark one yet...I thoroughly enjoyed it. So many things are left to be debated over...

07-17-2005, 04:46 PM	#58
Sue DeNym Refugee Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Beautiful Pacific Northwest! Posts: 1,608 Local Time: 04:03 PM	I just finished it too. It was amazing. Lots of fascinating plot twists, lots of interesting character development. And the ending made me cry. I'd love to discuss it, but don't want to spoil it for those who haven't finished reading yet. Rowling is truly a gifted writer. I hope she writes more books after she finishes the HP series.

07-17-2005, 08:20 PM	#59
UnforgettableLemon Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Lansdale, PA Posts: 7,287 Local Time: 08:03 PM	The thing that made me cry was Harry's personal decision after the big event. I thought that and were so together. I'm such a wuss. The big event definitely came as a surprise. Not the event itself, but those involved. I was really really thinking it would have been too easy to go that way, but by thinking it was so easy, I think I convinced myself it was impossible and was in turn surprised. Yes, though, this book and Order were much more open-ended than the first few, but at least they're not overwhelmingly formulaic, either. I think the next one's gonna really rock though. I'd put this above Sorcerer's Stone and Chamber of Secrets, on about the same level as Azkaban and Order, but nothing touches Goblet.