What did you like about Harry Potter?

[Jen Reese]

No: HPFGUIDX 183799

Hickengruendler:
> So as a starting point, I would like to hear your reasons. What did
> you like about Harry Potter and (as long as it doesn't become off-
> topic) other children literature? What does particularly interest you
> in the series?


Jen: I liked Harry & Dumbledore right away, was drawn in by the
mystery of Harry's life.  Puzzles are fun to me, trying to fit the 
puzzle pieces together was a big draw.  Plus JKR has a talent for 
creating interestin' characters and writing well-thought out 
psychological explanations for why characters behave as they do. I 
found her political story fascinating.

One small thing I liked was her writing Daily Prophet articles and 
letters into the story.  Writing her own fairy tale was another example 
of her creativity.

Generally re: children's lit, it's an easy read, more escapist, reminds 
me of being young again, doesn't depict violent scenes as harshly as 
adult stories.  Typically the endings are pretty predictable (that ties 
in with an easier read). 

Good luck with your exams. :)