Wooooooooooops! I was suppose to post this weeks ago as part of the Harry Potter read a long with
Harry is getting wiser and older in this book. Harry doesn't seem anywhere as whiney in this book as he has in other books. In this book we getting better insight into Death Eaters and the Dark Lord. I think they way the Dark Lord runs his crew is interesting. I also still can't help but to think, seriously Lord Voldemort, you can't kill that kid? You are like a fucking immortalish snake dude, you can't off some kid? Whateves.
Harry is thrown into the TriWizard Tournament in this book. This is where Hogwarts and other magical schools compete with one another. I liked seeing the snooty French witches and the bad ass Bulgarian wizards. There is more diversity in characters in this book than in the others. In this book the Dark Lord is rebodied and is super bad dude again.
I liked the really normal bits in this book. Ron and Harry are having a hard time finding girls to take to the school dance. Ron is grumpy that Hermione is going to the dance with someone else. I like the normal kid life aspects thrown in with the wizard shit. I think perhaps that is why I have been able to read these "fantasy" books and not others. I like having normal things to relate to.
While writing this half assed review I am listening to Lady Gaga - Bloody Mary
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Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban By JK Rowling
I am re-reading all the Harry Potter books as a part of a read a long with
This is the first book in this series that I actually enjoyed reading the first time I read it. The first two books were slow and really juvenile. I know they are kids books, but I had been told over and over than adults could enjoy these books as well. This is the book that I started to believe that.
Harry, Ron, and Hermione don't bother me any where near as much in this book as they have in the other books. We get a better understanding of the Dark Lord and the people he surrounded himself with in this book.
We meet Professor Lupin (Mooney), Peter Petegrew (Wormtail), and Sirius Black (Padfoot) in this book. Professor Lupin and Sirius Black are some of my favorite characters. I feel bad for Lupin because he has had a hard time of it with being a werewolf. He is a softer and more thought provoking character as you would from a stereotypical werewolf. Sirius Black as it turns out was best friends with James Potter and is actually Harry's Godfather. I like that Harry, by the end of the book, has a Father figure to talk with and look up to. Harry has been so desperate for connection that is nice to see him finally see someone as family. Wormtail, is just a wormy dude who betrayed his friends and he is the lowest of people. He reminds me of wormy people who flip flop between popular kids in high school.
The writing in this book is greatly improved from the first two. I found myself slipping right into the story and forgetting everything around me. When a story can draw me in effortlessly I really dig it. So often I have to force focus on things that I am reading. I have to say that this book has more of a dark tale to it. We learn about Dementors and those fuckers are creepy!
Soooooo, who would I recommend this book to? I would say anyone who digs the fantasy or kid book thing.
I am listening to Wolf Gang as I write this. You should check them out.
This is the first book in this series that I actually enjoyed reading the first time I read it. The first two books were slow and really juvenile. I know they are kids books, but I had been told over and over than adults could enjoy these books as well. This is the book that I started to believe that.
Harry, Ron, and Hermione don't bother me any where near as much in this book as they have in the other books. We get a better understanding of the Dark Lord and the people he surrounded himself with in this book.
We meet Professor Lupin (Mooney), Peter Petegrew (Wormtail), and Sirius Black (Padfoot) in this book. Professor Lupin and Sirius Black are some of my favorite characters. I feel bad for Lupin because he has had a hard time of it with being a werewolf. He is a softer and more thought provoking character as you would from a stereotypical werewolf. Sirius Black as it turns out was best friends with James Potter and is actually Harry's Godfather. I like that Harry, by the end of the book, has a Father figure to talk with and look up to. Harry has been so desperate for connection that is nice to see him finally see someone as family. Wormtail, is just a wormy dude who betrayed his friends and he is the lowest of people. He reminds me of wormy people who flip flop between popular kids in high school.
The writing in this book is greatly improved from the first two. I found myself slipping right into the story and forgetting everything around me. When a story can draw me in effortlessly I really dig it. So often I have to force focus on things that I am reading. I have to say that this book has more of a dark tale to it. We learn about Dementors and those fuckers are creepy!
Soooooo, who would I recommend this book to? I would say anyone who digs the fantasy or kid book thing.
I am listening to Wolf Gang as I write this. You should check them out.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets By JK Rowling
This is the second book in the Harry Potter series. I am rereading this book as part of a Harry Potter read a long hosted by my good friend
I like this book much better than the first. I love love love the character of Lockheart. He makes me giggle with his arrogance and incompetence. I love that he magics all the bones out of Harry's arm during a quidditch match.
The characters of Harry, Hermione, and Ron are better developed in this book. We get a good look at the dynamic in Ron's family. I really love how real his family is, from the grumpiness to the obvious love from all of them. It reminds me of my own family.
I will say that I don't dig the giant snake and the spider bits in this book. I tend not to enjoy icky icky eeewwww things like snakes and spiders. I do laugh a bit at Ron being terrified at spiders. I like that JK Rowling make the boys in this story a little less obnoxious.
I recommend this book to children and those who don't mind children literature.
I like this book much better than the first. I love love love the character of Lockheart. He makes me giggle with his arrogance and incompetence. I love that he magics all the bones out of Harry's arm during a quidditch match.
The characters of Harry, Hermione, and Ron are better developed in this book. We get a good look at the dynamic in Ron's family. I really love how real his family is, from the grumpiness to the obvious love from all of them. It reminds me of my own family.
I will say that I don't dig the giant snake and the spider bits in this book. I tend not to enjoy icky icky eeewwww things like snakes and spiders. I do laugh a bit at Ron being terrified at spiders. I like that JK Rowling make the boys in this story a little less obnoxious.
I recommend this book to children and those who don't mind children literature.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s Stone By JK Rowling
This is the first entry in my Harry Potter Read along with my good friend Crystal. I am looking forward to reading what everyone else thought of the books.
I have read the Harry Potter series a few times now. I have in the past skipped the first two books if I reread the series. This first book isn't really a magical read for me. I can understand the appeal that it has for children. It is a simple yet complex story which leads to vivid imagery if you aren't hindered at painting the picture yourself (which most children are not and most adults struggle with). There is a lot of background information in this book so it is important to read for the sake of understanding everything but I don't think I really enjoy it. It is like reliving the awkward years of childhood all over again. It made me want to straighten my bushy hair and hide my big teeth.
Harry starts off as a kid who tries to stay as invisible as possible while on Privet Drive. As soon as Harry hits the wizarding world he suddenly has a voice. He stands up for himself against bullies. He sticks his nose into things that don't concern him. The thing this story lacks for me is a motivation. Why is Harry suddenly so out spoken? Why the sudden change in behavior? I get that Harry loved Hogwarts, but does a sense of home lead to reckless abandon for who you were ten minutes ago?
The quidditch section of this book is boring to me and I try to just move past it as quickly as possible. I understand the appeal, it just isn't my deal to read the description of a sports match. Sure I can dig sitting in Yankee Stadium with a hot dog and a beer surrounded by friends. I am definitely not one of those people who sits at home next to the radio listening to a game. I am more of a Wait Wait Don't Tell Me kind of listener.
The strongest theme in these books is love. Be it love for your friends who you would risk dangerous situations to help. Sometimes it is the love of family, as seen with the Weasley bunch. Over all it is the wish of love that we see with Harry. More than anything in the world Harry wants and need love. I dig a story that teaches children loyalty and love.
All in all this is definitely a book meant for children. I would suggest it to parents struggling to get their own child to read. I would suggest it to those interested in understanding the Harry Potter movies a little better (as I think they leave much to be desired). I would also suggest this as a light read for anyone wanting a little fantasy that isn't has heavy as other fantasy books. For instance, JK Rowling does not create a language in these books. :)
I have read the Harry Potter series a few times now. I have in the past skipped the first two books if I reread the series. This first book isn't really a magical read for me. I can understand the appeal that it has for children. It is a simple yet complex story which leads to vivid imagery if you aren't hindered at painting the picture yourself (which most children are not and most adults struggle with). There is a lot of background information in this book so it is important to read for the sake of understanding everything but I don't think I really enjoy it. It is like reliving the awkward years of childhood all over again. It made me want to straighten my bushy hair and hide my big teeth.
Harry starts off as a kid who tries to stay as invisible as possible while on Privet Drive. As soon as Harry hits the wizarding world he suddenly has a voice. He stands up for himself against bullies. He sticks his nose into things that don't concern him. The thing this story lacks for me is a motivation. Why is Harry suddenly so out spoken? Why the sudden change in behavior? I get that Harry loved Hogwarts, but does a sense of home lead to reckless abandon for who you were ten minutes ago?
The quidditch section of this book is boring to me and I try to just move past it as quickly as possible. I understand the appeal, it just isn't my deal to read the description of a sports match. Sure I can dig sitting in Yankee Stadium with a hot dog and a beer surrounded by friends. I am definitely not one of those people who sits at home next to the radio listening to a game. I am more of a Wait Wait Don't Tell Me kind of listener.
The strongest theme in these books is love. Be it love for your friends who you would risk dangerous situations to help. Sometimes it is the love of family, as seen with the Weasley bunch. Over all it is the wish of love that we see with Harry. More than anything in the world Harry wants and need love. I dig a story that teaches children loyalty and love.
All in all this is definitely a book meant for children. I would suggest it to parents struggling to get their own child to read. I would suggest it to those interested in understanding the Harry Potter movies a little better (as I think they leave much to be desired). I would also suggest this as a light read for anyone wanting a little fantasy that isn't has heavy as other fantasy books. For instance, JK Rowling does not create a language in these books. :)
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