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Re: Spoiler!!!
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lugnet.harrypotter
Date: 
Wed, 25 Jun 2003 20:20:10 GMT
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In lugnet.harrypotter, Richard Marchetti wrote:

   So Dudly croaks, right?

Just curious, I’ve never read an HP book and I doubt I ever shall since it’s killing me to slog through LOTR (which I presume is better overall, but I could be wrong).


The Harry Potter books are easier reading than Tolkien (I’m already done with The Order of the Phoenix). I would say LOTR is the greater work while the Potter books are more accessible.


-->Bruce<--



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(...) I like Tolkien's general storyline (and this is why I do enjoy the films so far), but I dislike his storytelling style. Frankly, I think he needed a very good editor, and then to listen to that editor very carefully. I'm almost done with the (...) (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.harrypotter, FTX)
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(...) Depends on your criteria. Harry Potter is clearly a greater work as far as literacy is concerned, because kids who have had no interest in ready books (shame on them) have suddenly found something to inspire them to do so (even the kid who (...) (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.harrypotter, FTX)

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So Dudley croaks, right? Just curious, I've never read an HP book and I doubt I ever shall since it's killing me to slog through LOTR (which I presume is better overall, but I could be wrong). -- Hop-Frog (21 years ago, 19-Jun-03, to lugnet.harrypotter, FTX)

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