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When I was a kid, my grandma sent me the first Harry Potter book. I made it through book 4 before we transitioned to a different church than the one we had been attending; this one was super-conservative and condemned all sorts of things... magic, fantasy, Halloween... and that was the end of my foray into Harry Potter's world. Now, several years later, I am re-visiting Harry, and it's so exciting; it's so fun to read what I loved when I was a kid. I'm looking forward to re-reading and also to c
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I liked this book a lot better than the movie, which I only barely remember. The book is funnier and more clever. However, I wasn't enthralled by Harry Potter. I kind of want to read the next one, but not to the exclusion of the other books on my bedside table. Maybe someday. Like if I were on bedrest for more than a week? I could appreciate the escapism then.
I was sympathetic toward Harry, but also he seems kind of .... empty? blank? passive? boring? Hogwarts is amazing. Dumbledore is awesome. ...more
I was sympathetic toward Harry, but also he seems kind of .... empty? blank? passive? boring? Hogwarts is amazing. Dumbledore is awesome. ...more
Listening to the series. :)
