recapping previos books

[hert0661]

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From: hert0661
Subject: Re: recapping previos books
Reply To: [Yahoo! #4578] Re: Chapter 2 Discussion - SPOILERS
Date: 7/19/00 11:42 am  (ET)

"I agree with Penny that the recap device is commonly used in children's
books, especially as, in this case, most of the information is stated
rather baldly at the start of every new scene. I sense that JKR is
either getting bored with doing it or is lessening it gradually as a
way of bringing the books into a more adult framework."

If it is going to be in there then it has to be well written. If JKR does
not want it then she should just leave it out and get on with the story.

"Another technique sometimes used in books is to list the regular
'cast' and synopsis at the front of the book, like the transcript of a
play. Perhaps that would make more sense..."

I think I am going to need this soon. I keep getting confused by who
some of the less well known people are and where we have met them before.

"JKR could hire Simon to do that :)"

Maybe I will just have to write one for all of us to use. Giving an
indication of where the characters pop up in the stories. It takes far
too long to find the references each time!

Simon (who has been left with lots to think about)