[HPforGrownups] Did anyone else feel let down by OOP?

[John Hatch]

No: HPFGUIDX 63943

  -Ron_WizardChess_Weasley writes:

I was just not impressed by OOP the way I was by the first four 
books. Maybe it was the lack of sleep between going to work and 
trying to stay up late when I got home to read it but... I was 
finding that eventually the only reason I kept turning the pages was 
to find out who died. In fact the only part of the book that I did 
really enjoy was Neville. The way that he is finally starting to show 
his true potential is a long time a comin'. Overall I felt let down 
and disappointed. Did anyone else feel the same way? Let me know.

I respond:

First, I will say I think you're brave for posting this :) Seriously, it is refreshing to know there are people who won't love something no matter what.

Having said that, I can't say I felt even remotely the same way. I actually thought OOP was the best of the five books. JKR has written a brilliant tale, IMO. I loved reading every minute of it. Now, I might argue that this book wasn't as fun as the others, because of the almost constant presence of Professor Umbridge, who just made life a living hell for everyone. However, the fact that I blame Umbridge and not JKR is a testament to her writing skills. I found myself loathing Umbridge - not loathing JKR for creating her and taking the story down this path - I hope that makes sense.

John

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