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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?
Becky Baker I will say that it's harder to keep picking up the book when I already know what's going to happen. The first three books are very similar to the movi…moreI will say that it's harder to keep picking up the book when I already know what's going to happen. The first three books are very similar to the movies (I would still recommend that you read them though). I just finished the 4th and am currently on the 5th and I will say that they left A LOT of details out. Details that I would argue are crucial to understanding what is happening.(less)
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
by J.K. Rowling
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