An Unauthorised Guide to Harry Potter

[potioncat]

> Alla:
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> 
> I am not sure if it is a totally subjective reaction, but to me the 
> sentences just do not flow. I mean, I do love what she writes about 
> and I most definitely finish it, but well, it is not a smooth read to 
> me, at all. I mean, I loved Melissa's articles on Leaky, pretty much 
> all of them, not sure what it is with the book.
> 
> Wierd. 
> 
> Alla


Potioncat:
I had the same reaction to an excerpt on the web. While I was 
interested in some of the information, the flow was distracting. It was 
one page, mind you, so I can't speak for the book. I did think someone 
should have chosen a better hook for the sample. I'll sure I'll read 
it, though, as soon as our library gets a copy.

I think I'm getting Beedle for Christmas. We saw it at Target ($7.50, 
Melissa's book was $12.) My son got a thoughtful grin on his face, so 
I'm prety sure I'll be unwrapping it on Christmas.


Speaking of hooks, I can still vividly remember hearing a section of 
OoP being read before the book came out. It was the part where Harry 
meets Hermione and Ron at 12 GP. Even seeing the scene in the movie, I 
can still feel the excitement of hearing it for the first time.


Potioncat, not counting her Beedles yet.