[HPforGrownups] The Unpopular Second Book

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In a message dated 17/06/03 16:08:38 GMT Daylight Time, 
Veritas771 at hotmail.com writes:


> The opinion of most Potheads (my brother's name for HP fans)is that 
> the Chamber of Secrets is the worst of the series (so far). Why is 
> this. I think for several reasons. One, the book has three very 
> annoying characters (Lockhart, Dobby, and Colin) that slow down the 
> plot. Second, the whole thing with Nearly-Headless Nick and his 
> deathday party adds to the sluggishness and was totally unessential 
> to the plot. Third, the prolonged scenes with Moaning Myrtle were yet 
> another hinderence to the plot. Nevertheless, it is still a good 
> book, as are all the HP books. Some are just better than others. 

The second book is actually my favourite.  I didnt like the Death Day thing, 
but Gilderoy wasn't annoying, he was funny!  He was the comic relief in such a 
dark plot.  This book also uncovers Voldemorts origins which is always 
interesting in my book, and I think talking face to face with him when he was a 
teenager gives him more realism: that he too was a kid once.  
Also, I think this is the best book for Harry's character.  The witty 
comments he makes are fantastic through out.  'No - no not you' when he got his arm 
broken for example.  So simple but funny.  I just love the way he handles 
things in this story.  The story itself is brilliant, I loved the whole chamber 
thing.  
Well just my opinion, but I certainly don't think its the weakest, I couldnt 
pick a weakest one.  Certainly not 3 or 4, and I wouldnt say 1 because it was 
the whole introduction.
Loadsa love
Nic xx


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