A Goodreads user asked this question about Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter, #1):
I have watched all the Harry Potter films loads of times and I love them but is it worth it reading the books if I know what is going to happen?
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I've watched all the movies a thousand times and thought I'd be somewhat disengaged and bored if I read them since I already know the plot inside …more
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I've watched all the movies a thousand times and thought I'd be somewhat disengaged and bored if I read them since I already know the plot inside out, but I've just finished reading Philosopher's Stone and let me tell you... I thought I knew Harry Potter well, but I didn't until I read it. It captures so much more detail and I can't wait to finish reading the series!(less)
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