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pyan · 14th August 2007, 01:25 AM

Thought this may interest one or two people....

Stephen King: The last word on Harry Potter | Entertainment Weekly

The Ace · 14th August 2007, 01:42 AM

Surprising, I didn't think he'd be all that positive. An excellent perspective, though.

Leisha · 14th August 2007, 04:05 AM

Wow! He certainly admires Rowling's skill. Thanks for posting this, Py, it's interesting. Who'd have thought King would offer such high praise?

HoopyFrood · 14th August 2007, 06:40 AM

Aw, I love Stephen King! (Although I'm sure most of you know that though!) As he said, he wasn't doing what other critics were forced to do on their limited time and just look at who did what and who died, he was looking at impact of the books and how they really did inspire so many people to read. And I think he's also write that children haven't all abandoned books for other pursuits and that there are still many very good authors writing entertaining books for them.

He's right about the Harry Potter books (as much as I criticise them!) being better then R.L Stine! Some of them were mildly amusing but I think he was losing heart by the time he wrote the 612th book

Hell Interface · 19th August 2007, 10:39 PM

That Jesus comparison just about launched JK Rowling into space. He must really like these books.

Giovanna Clairval · 15th October 2007, 09:17 AM

Wow! Thank you, Pyanino!

The King has always been a fan. I remember his first article, in which he said, nonetheless, "She has never met an adverb she didn't like!".

He was right about the adverby attributions, but WHO CARES?

The Ministry of Magic works!

I'm still grumping about the epilogue, though.

Majimaune · 15th October 2007, 09:24 AM

Hmm very interesting stuff that. Can't say that much for the pictures though.

tawnylyra · 9th May 2008, 05:09 PM

I agree about the pictures, but that is a great article! Thank you for sharing.

14th August 2007, 01:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
pyan Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 4,103	Review of the HP books by Stephen King (Spoilers!) Thought this may interest one or two people.... Stephen King: The last word on Harry Potter \| Entertainment Weekly

14th August 2007, 01:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
The Ace Scottish Roman Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Perth and Kinross Posts: 2,171	Re: Review of the HP books by Stephen King (Spoilers!) Surprising, I didn't think he'd be all that positive. An excellent perspective, though.

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Leisha It wasn't me! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cumbria Posts: 1,872	Re: Review of the HP books by Stephen King (Spoilers!) Wow! He certainly admires Rowling's skill. Thanks for posting this, Py, it's interesting. Who'd have thought King would offer such high praise?

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HoopyFrood Seek, locate, annihilate Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2,428	Re: Review of the HP books by Stephen King (Spoilers!) Aw, I love Stephen King! (Although I'm sure most of you know that though!) As he said, he wasn't doing what other critics were forced to do on their limited time and just look at who did what and who died, he was looking at impact of the books and how they really did inspire so many people to read. And I think he's also write that children haven't all abandoned books for other pursuits and that there are still many very good authors writing entertaining books for them. He's right about the Harry Potter books (as much as I criticise them!) being better then R.L Stine! Some of them were mildly amusing but I think he was losing heart by the time he wrote the 612th book

19th August 2007, 10:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
Hell Interface Want some rye? Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1	Re: Review of the HP books by Stephen King (Spoilers!) That Jesus comparison just about launched JK Rowling into space. He must really like these books.

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Giovanna Clairval Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: France Posts: 1,121	Re: Review of the HP books by Stephen King (Spoilers!) Wow! Thank you, Pyanino! The King has always been a fan. I remember his first article, in which he said, nonetheless, "She has never met an adverb she didn't like!". He was right about the adverby attributions, but WHO CARES? The Ministry of Magic works! I'm still grumping about the epilogue, though.

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Majimaune Canned Aussieness! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Australia, New South Wales Posts: 1,841	Re: Review of the HP books by Stephen King (Spoilers!) Hmm very interesting stuff that. Can't say that much for the pictures though.

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tawnylyra Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 16	Re: Review of the HP books by Stephen King (Spoilers!) I agree about the pictures, but that is a great article! Thank you for sharing.

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