Stephen King on Book 7

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> Tracy:
>snip< 
> I really enjoy his discussion of the literary aspect of the books 
as well.
> I find it refreshing that he able to, in a way that doesn't offend 
anyone, I
> think, criticize some aspects of the writing, but overall is still 
raving
> about the books, since it turns out that King is apparently as much 
a Potter
> fanatic as any of us.  That was likely one of the best reviews I 
have seen,
> in a long time.
> 
> I also thought that this piece by King was interesting (it was 
written
> before the release of the book)
> http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20044270_20044274_20044682,00.html


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You're right, that was a great essay too. This part jumped out at me, 
because it explains a lot of what we, as a group, are going through. 
 
http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20044270_20044274_20044682,00.html
"...but mostly on the fact that there is that sadness, that 
inevitable parting from characters who have been loved deeply by 
many. The Internet blog sites will be full of this was bad and that 
was wrong, but it's going to boil down to something that many will 
feel and few will come right out and state: No ending can be right, 
because it shouldn't be over at all. The magic is not supposed to go 
away."

There's been a lot of negativity here--and I think in part because 
whether we liked DH or not, we're all sad to watch the HP experience 
come to a close.

On a similar note, my oldest is getting ready to move out---sigh, my 
own Ron Weasley, (I have a Ginny, too.)(There's a Harry in the wings, 
but I like him more than she does.) At any rate another Mom and I 
have noticed that there is a lot of tension and quick tempers in our 
houses right now---from parents and kids, and siblings of kids. It's 
a part of the separation process.

You know, Kneasy always said you could tell an awful lot about a 
person by what they write in their posts! I'd better quit on this one 
while I'm ahead!

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