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Trunks · 3rd September 2001, 07:37 AM

Here talk about the first book! Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone (Harry Potter and the Sorceress Stone)!

Annette · 3rd September 2001, 10:35 AM

Its been a while since I read this book but its the one that got me hooked.

This obviously explains in some part about Harry and his route to Hogwarts school, his family 'Life' plus how he got his scar. I recommend anyone to read this.

annette

padders · 3rd September 2001, 10:53 AM

i will probably be the odd one out in this forum because I found Harry Potter incredibly boring. I read about 60 pages of the first book and there was just nothing there for me, yes it was quick paced (kiddy style) but nothing really happened per se. I guess i must be somehow missing it with everyone else loving it but i think i will stick to the adult books

Annette · 3rd September 2001, 10:58 AM

It must be the big kid in me plus I love anything that involves magic.

annette

D4rk 3vil L()rd · 3rd September 2001, 04:22 PM

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Originally posted by padders
i will probably be the odd one out in this forum because I found Harry Potter incredibly boring. I read about 60 pages of the first book and there was just nothing there for me, yes it was quick paced (kiddy style) but nothing really happened per se. I guess i must be somehow missing it with everyone else loving it but i think i will stick to the adult books

Same kinda thoughts as me.

Trunks · 4th September 2001, 05:42 AM

I never actually read this book untill the third book was out and thats when i started reading the books!! it got me hooked but its easy to get me hooked on anything to do with magic!!

Bayleaf48 · 15th August 2002, 11:49 AM

It was thanks to my sister giving me this book that I carried on reading the rest of them that she's got

A very good book indeed!

Kostmayer · 23rd July 2007, 10:05 PM

Just finished it (in about 3 evenings

Loved the story, though it was obviously written for younger readers. I'm assuming the later ones get a bit darker.

The Ace · 23rd July 2007, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Kostmayer

Just finished it (in about 3 evenings

Loved the story, though it was obviously written for younger readers. I'm assuming the later ones get a bit darker.

A lot darker as Harry and his friends mature.

dobby · 24th July 2007, 12:26 AM

sooo long since it was released 10 years ago... been a fan ever since and read the series about 100 times... or MORE! i love potter! DEATHLY HALLOWS ROCK!

manephelien · 24th July 2007, 06:06 AM

Don't worry Padders, I didn't get HP until the sixth book came out! I did try and read the first when it was published, but felt it was rather boring and too kiddie. I liked the later books much better when I was finally persuaded to read them when book 6 was just about to be published. Then I met my bf who's quite the fan, not enough to get up at midnight to buy the book, but certainly he's bought the last three on the day of publication. So I read them all before book 6, and pulled an all-nighter with that, even if it wasn't quite as good as some of the others. I read book 7 on Saturday (my bf was lovely enough to give it to me to read first, knowing that I read about twice as fast as he does) and now I'm re-reading the older books in order. Read both 1 and 2 yesterday...

On the second re-read, it was much better than I remembered. The foreshadows of dark things to come can be seen if you look hard enough.

thaddeus6th · 17th September 2007, 04:52 PM

Been a while since I read it. Philosopher's Stone is the only Potter book I've read. I thought it was nice and readable, if simplistic. The only surprise was the traitor-teacher, whose name I forget.

I disliked the ending. I thought it was bolted on because in magic land the goodies never lose. I know it's for kids, but why not let Slytherin[sp] win the House Cup? Harry et al. saved the day and did the right thing.

Hmm. Maybe I should read the others. I'm in two minds about it.

Diana Levin · 28th September 2007, 09:45 PM

I was surprised at how much I loved the book. I like the simple, easy style of writing and although I had seen the movie before I read the book, I still found the book to be interesting.

Andy R Marshall · 10th November 2007, 07:29 PM

I never really liked the first one, I am ashamed to admit. But thank god I read it, cause the ones that follow are well worth it.

thaddeus6th · 10th November 2007, 09:06 PM

Ashamed?

Bit strong, though there are some who think Potter is a triumph of branding over substance. (I've only read the first so am not qualified to comment on the series as a whole. Philosopher's Stone itself isn't a classic).

3rd September 2001, 07:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
Trunks AkA DA(Dark Angel) Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Birmingham (england) Posts: 1,651	Harry Potter Book1 The philosophers Stone Here talk about the first book! Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone (Harry Potter and the Sorceress Stone)!

23rd July 2007, 10:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
Kostmayer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Greater Manchester Posts: 204	Re: Book1 : Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone. Just finished it (in about 3 evenings Loved the story, though it was obviously written for younger readers. I'm assuming the later ones get a bit darker.

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dobby Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 17	Re: Book1 : Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone. sooo long since it was released 10 years ago... been a fan ever since and read the series about 100 times... or MORE! i love potter! DEATHLY HALLOWS ROCK!

24th July 2007, 06:06 AM	#11 (permalink)
manephelien Transmural Feline Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Finland Posts: 579	Re: Book1 : Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone. Don't worry Padders, I didn't get HP until the sixth book came out! I did try and read the first when it was published, but felt it was rather boring and too kiddie. I liked the later books much better when I was finally persuaded to read them when book 6 was just about to be published. Then I met my bf who's quite the fan, not enough to get up at midnight to buy the book, but certainly he's bought the last three on the day of publication. So I read them all before book 6, and pulled an all-nighter with that, even if it wasn't quite as good as some of the others. I read book 7 on Saturday (my bf was lovely enough to give it to me to read first, knowing that I read about twice as fast as he does) and now I'm re-reading the older books in order. Read both 1 and 2 yesterday... On the second re-read, it was much better than I remembered. The foreshadows of dark things to come can be seen if you look hard enough.

17th September 2007, 04:52 PM	#12 (permalink)
thaddeus6th Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 236	Re: Book1 : Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone. Been a while since I read it. Philosopher's Stone is the only Potter book I've read. I thought it was nice and readable, if simplistic. The only surprise was the traitor-teacher, whose name I forget. I disliked the ending. I thought it was bolted on because in magic land the goodies never lose. I know it's for kids, but why not let Slytherin[sp] win the House Cup? Harry et al. saved the day and did the right thing. Hmm. Maybe I should read the others. I'm in two minds about it.

3rd September 2001, 10:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
Annette This is Star - my honey!! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: West Midlands Posts: 5,944	Its been a while since I read this book but its the one that got me hooked. This obviously explains in some part about Harry and his route to Hogwarts school, his family 'Life' plus how he got his scar. I recommend anyone to read this. annette

3rd September 2001, 10:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
padders System Lord of ASciFi.com Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 2,810	i will probably be the odd one out in this forum because I found Harry Potter incredibly boring. I read about 60 pages of the first book and there was just nothing there for me, yes it was quick paced (kiddy style) but nothing really happened per se. I guess i must be somehow missing it with everyone else loving it but i think i will stick to the adult books

3rd September 2001, 10:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
Annette This is Star - my honey!! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: West Midlands Posts: 5,944	It must be the big kid in me plus I love anything that involves magic. annette

4th September 2001, 05:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
Trunks AkA DA(Dark Angel) Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Birmingham (england) Posts: 1,651	I never actually read this book untill the third book was out and thats when i started reading the books!! it got me hooked but its easy to get me hooked on anything to do with magic!!

15th August 2002, 11:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
Bayleaf48 Hero Of Time Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Barnstaple, North Devon Posts: 3,126	It was thanks to my sister giving me this book that I carried on reading the rest of them that she's got A very good book indeed!

28th September 2007, 09:45 PM	#13 (permalink)
Diana Levin www.wickedwidow.com Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: California Posts: 33	Re: Book1 : Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone. I was surprised at how much I loved the book. I like the simple, easy style of writing and although I had seen the movie before I read the book, I still found the book to be interesting.

10th November 2007, 07:29 PM	#14 (permalink)
Andy R Marshall Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 16	Re: Book1 : Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone. I never really liked the first one, I am ashamed to admit. But thank god I read it, cause the ones that follow are well worth it.

10th November 2007, 09:06 PM	#15 (permalink)
thaddeus6th Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 236	Re: Book1 : Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone. Ashamed? Bit strong, though there are some who think Potter is a triumph of branding over substance. (I've only read the first so am not qualified to comment on the series as a whole. Philosopher's Stone itself isn't a classic).

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