[HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: The Agony and the Ecstacy

[OctobersChild48 at aol.com]

 Steve:



I still say that a lot of the negative criticism is

because of unfulfilled expectations, and not an 

actual failing of the book itself or by the author.


 
Sandy:

I only had three expectations for this book:
1. Voldemort would be defeated
2. Harry would live
3. Harry and Ginny would reunite

All three of these expectations were met, yet I have a great deal of negative criticism for the book. The world, and the characters in it, that I thought I knew so well were turned inside-out and upside-down to the point that I no longer know who's on first. She introduced plots and theories that, even after a second read, I still don't understand, and not understanding makes me feel stupid and I don't like that. She has made so many statements prior to the release of the book that turned out to be false, or that she managed to find a way to worm around. One example: Even in the wizarding world people don't come back from the dead, but then we get King' Cross. I felt like I was watching Dallas again.

For many it is a matter of unfulfilled expectations. That is not the case for me.

Sandy


 


 









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