Posted on 08/01/2007 6:59:32 AM PDT by ParsifalCA
I am warning those who have not finished the series . . . and there must be still a few of them by now. . . that there are spoilers ahead. I have just finished the last book . . . having spent an enjoyable evening with it thanks to Sam’s Club and an indulgent wife.
I am done with Harry Potter and enjoying the literary aftertaste the way one enjoys a fine meal almost as much after it is done as when it is being consumed . . . though it is a bit sad that the series is finished.
And it is really finished . . .
Will one be able to re-read the books with pleasure?
I think the answer is only a tentative “yes.” If one knows the “puzzles” and “the secrets” of the book, it will not take away the charm of the characters or the fun of a good Quidditch match, but the first read will always be the best.
The strength of these books is in the plot and the second read, when everything is known, will be satisfying for finding all the clues to what happens . . . but I am hard pressed to know if I will want to re-read them a third or fourth time.
A really great book is as good on the fourth read . . . and some children’s books (Little White Horse) are better.
I deeply enjoyed the last book and thought the ending satisfying. For those who found them quite Christian, they will find much in this last book to give strength to their idea.
(Excerpt) Read more at exilestreet.com ...
We tried that yesterday.
I quoted her exact words.
“As we’ve said repeatedly, we don’t care if you read the books. But you are not qualified to judge them OR J.K. Rowling”
I don’t need to judge her - I have her exact words on the matter - she used real beliefs and practices.
“What’s disingenuous...”
First I was “lying”, now I’m “disingenuous”. Make up your mind! Where’s my lie???
I’m trying the P-M approach - sheer repetition.
Thanks for that article. Kind of puts in perspective, doesn’t it?
She didn’t say it was occult belief and practice, she said it was folkloric belief and practice. A lot of British folklore actually comes from after Christianity got to the islands, you know Robin Hood, Arthur, stuff like that.
Oh good grief, you can’t even follow the conversation.
“Maybe you should read this:”
I have read it. I prefer the comments of the author as posted in #912
“Oh good grief, you can’t even follow the conversation.”
Yeah, I guess I’m “really, really stupid”. So help me out.
Where did I lie?
912...924...927...931...936...942...963...
“912...924...927...931...936...942...963...”
So basically you cant find one.
Basically you can't count. I found several. And that's just on this page.
Oh, don't get me wrong, I have no doubt that you actually believe what you've been posting. But the reality is, you have twisted the author's words, and that's the lie.
She has been consistent in her interviews and comments about the magic in the books. You've cut and pasted a single quote and given it your own emphasis and interpretation and distorted the original meaning.
” Basically you can’t count. I found several. And that’s just on this page.”
Please give me a quote that I have twisted or show me a specific lie.
Do you apply your standards to The Wizard of Oz, Lord of the Rings, and the Narnia stories?
I’ve given you that, more than once.
Find something else to be hysterical about.
Yes. And I like the Potter movies as well. Imagine that. I may have to give the books a go, although the last time I tried reading them I fell asleep. As a Christian, I don't see anything all that wrong with them.
“I’ve given you that, more than once.”
You have not pointed out any specific comment that you believe to be a lie. If you can’t do so then we can let it drop.
The specific lie is that when the questioner says “mythology” and the answerer says “folklore” you scream “OCCULT”. Neither of them said any about the occult, that’s YOUR insertion that YOU insist is proven by that quote but is in fact not there at all. They’re different things, somewhat related sometimes but in general separate.
How can I miss you if you won't go away?
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