I know what you're saying, because they don't contain the bullshit that JK Rowling has that keep you in a daze and from experiencing real literature...but again it's all about what you draw enjoyment from...a good plot or good writing. Obviously Harry Potter readers would rather enjoy a "good" (yet fairly simplistic) plot than good writing utilizing rhetorical tools.

I don't think its a shame that kids should read these books in school, I think its a shame that the teachers aren't teaching it properly...because I know thats the case for me. It's hard to teach appreciation for good writing when kids are used to shit like RL Steine's "Goosebumps".

 

Have you read the Harry potter books? The movies don't count.

 

Parts. I've tried, numerous times. I can't bring myself to get myself engaged. I'm the second type of reader I mentioned (meaning rather than plot), so those books don't do a whole lot for me.

But hey, I've got to give credit where credit is due. Rowling was on welfare when she started writing the books, now she's officially a billionaire. Being a business major, I've got to give her respect on that aspect...but I'm sure that would make most literary enthusiasts cringe :chuckles:

 

if you haven't read an entire book, I wouldn't say it was drivel. Like i couldn't get past pg. 25 in divine secrets of the ya ya sisterhood, but when people asked me what i thought of it, I said I couldn't get into it. Doesn't mean it was a bad book. I personally don't like sci-fi, but it doesn't mean its a bad genre.

All i'm saying is that just because it didn't entertain you doesn't mean it was a bad book, and the same vice versa. Like Dan Brown is actually a pretty shitty writer, but his book is huge because people love whats behind it, and the fast-paced action. But if you actually sit and read it, you realize he's completely stereotypical in his writing skills. Sorry, people who bad-mouth HP before reading them irritate me. Granted, I wouldn't put it under literature, but they are very good books. She knows what she is doing, and best of all its getting kids to like reading again.

 

i had to read the hobbit in 9th grade honors english

 

Eragon.

And the next popular book series that is trying to follow the HP trend seems to be the Limony Snicket books. But.. I haven't read them.. so.. idk

 

i saw those and the first thing i thought was hp ripoff :chuckles:

 

:ts: That and Spiderwick.. or something.... idk