[HPforGrownups] Re: Why down on all the characters?

[Lynda Cordova]

No: HPFGUIDX 179288

Irene:

For me it's not because it didn't end in the way I wanted. I was pretty sure
it was not going to, it didn't stop me from enjoying the first six books.
I didn't expect it to end my way, but I (reasonably?) expected it to end in
a way consistent with the story and the world which appeared to be
incredibly rich.
I'm so bitter and disappointed because it did not. Contrived plot devices,
stupid hallows that jumped at us out of nowhere, plot holes, aborted or
reversed character development, the world itself is not consistent and does
not appear to be that well thought-out as it seemed.

Lynda:

See, this is where I lose the connection to fans who are so disappointed in
the last book. I don't see all the supposed inconsistencies. I didn't want
to hear all about the minor characters and how they developed. They are
MINOR characters. There were hints that other storylines might develop. We
spent a couple of years talking about the various possibilities. The series
is seven books long and that's a lot of possibilites/probabilities to choose
from. Unless every book is over 1000 pages long or more, not all of them are
going to be dealt with, nor would I expect them to be. I'm glad she shared
the story she did. And I'm not going to be upset because she didn't write
what I thought she would. Its a good story!

Lynda


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