Why do adults read Harry Potter?

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--- In HPforGrownups at y..., sabrinarae77 at y... wrote:
> I am a graduating college senior doing a paper on HP and why adults 
> love the books so much.  I would love your input (those of you who 
> have already, thank you!).  Please reply or email me with why you 
love 
> them so much, why they are great literature, etc. and include your 
> age.  Thank you so much for your help!
> 
> Sabrina

I am a 52 year old physician who is well read in many genres of 
fiction, among which are science fiction & fantasy.  I read Harry 
Potter because it is good writing.  As an author, JKR is a superb 
craftsman.  Her works are cleverly plotted; she makes many esoteric 
allusions that increase my enjoyment; she has a fine sense of humor 
that resonates with my own; her character development, as well as the 
variety of characters she creates, is as good as any author's that I 
have read.  One of the hallmarks of great fiction is the extent to 
which it can have an impact in other areas of human endeavor.  The 
Harry Potter books certainly do this.  Most important, they are so 
doggone enjoyable!

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