The Veil of Secrecy - Marketing OotP

[oldone7777]

No: HPFGUIDX 61033

Jenny wrote:
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> What is everyone's opinion on this?  Was it a ploy to build 
up hysteria for the book? Did J.K. really think reviews would 
ruin the book for those who read them?
> 
> Just curious what others think because I found it to be a major 
overreaction, no matter how popular the book is, it just makes 
media even more eager to get a "scoop" and thereby revelaing more 
than they would have in a simple review. >>>>>


Lets face it, Harry Potter books cross many age lines. My children 
love the story itself. I like the cleverness of Rowling's 
writings. Any time I hide a Christmas, birthday or whatever gift my 
children are compelled to find it.  *I know you have it, let's see 
it.* It is the same with the book, some must find the secret. If they 
reviewed the the book poorly I still would have bought it. The core 
fans won't be swayed in purchasing it. It may effect over-all sales 
slightly but, I doubt very much. I knew many gifts of G.O.F. given 
and recieved.

My opinion only,
oldone