Joab Pascal asked this question about Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality:
How many of the real HP books should one read before starting on this one?
CJ I would say the first one is required, but it would be preferable to read at least 3 or maybe 4, to fully appreciate the humor.
There are some referenc…more
I would say the first one is required, but it would be preferable to read at least 3 or maybe 4, to fully appreciate the humor.
There are some references to later books so the very best would be to read all of them, or watch the movies.

Do not despair after reading the first book, they do get better. As I recall it from 10 years ago.(less)
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