The Unpopular Second Book

[innermurk]

No: HPFGUIDX 60917

Brief Chronicles wrote:
> There are a number of inconsistencies in CoS, though I don't think 
it's by any means a *bad* book. It does worry me quite a bit, though, 
to hear reports that it's JKR's favorite. I think it points to a 
possible weakness in her writing that she is completely unaware of. I 
hope this is not the case. In fact, I tend to think it *isn't* the 
case, because her writing is frequently so wonderful.
> 

I think that's an unfounded fear.
But then again COS has been my favorite for a long time. I never 
worried about why Harry didn't tell DD about hearing the Basilisk, in 
fact I sympathized with him. I never found it odd, or arrogant, or 
stupid, or questionable that he kept quiet. I guess because I've been 
in similar situations before (No Basilisk involved of course) and he 
reacted the exact same way I did. In fact that is one of the reasons 
I love COS so much. The trials he faces are so familiar to us all, 
and I really identified with him in that book in particular.

Then again, I've never been good at solving mysteries, so I don't 
really try and maybe that's why I never even considered there was a 
plot hole or inconsistency. I just loved the ride.

Personally (I don't remember all the arguments that are considered 
plot holes and inconsistancies) I didn't find one thing to complain 
about COS I loved the jokes, I loved the characters, and I loved the 
interaction. I thought JKR brilliantly wove together her tale and so 
intricately intertwined the forshadowing and past plot that we just 
got more deeply immersed in the story, and didn't even notice the 
hints and important things along the way.

JKR's books to me are all about experiencing them, more than reading 
them.

Innermurk
(I actually think I'm having a harder time waiting until June 21 than 
I ever did waiting for Dec 25)
Has a week ever been so long!?