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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?
Thomas Even though the movies cover pretty much all of the major plot points and give you a good outline of the Harry Potter saga, I would highly recommend r…moreEven though the movies cover pretty much all of the major plot points and give you a good outline of the Harry Potter saga, I would highly recommend reading through the books if you haven't already. The books have a quality that just can't be captured on the big screen, and there are funny little quirks and oddities that J.K. Rowling included that give the books a certain charm. Having read the books before the movies, I can tell you that the books were definitely a worthwhile experience for me.(less)
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
by J.K. Rowling
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