Re: Finished the new Harry Potter
From: Russell Chapman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Killer Bs Discussion [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Killer Bs Discussion [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Finished the new Harry Potter Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2003 15:53:17 +1000 Matt Grimaldi wrote: E. Some of us have the book, but have to wait for their significant others to finish it first, as it was a birthday gift. You're lucky - I'm queued up behind a 10 year old... Chances are he'll take longer to finish it than your SO. I downloaded a .pdb version and have been reading it on my Palm Pilot while commuting. About 300 pages in and it's pretty good. Jon _ Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
RE: Finished the new Harry Potter
From: Gautam Mukunda [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: William Taylor D. No one else reads that friggen fast? I figured I'd be a little behind the curve - I didn't get it until about 1:00 this afternoon. Knowing the people on this list, I figured there'd be at least a few midnight buyers. We picked it up Saturday morning. My wife finished it at 4 a.m. Sunday morning. I only started it last night and am only about 50 pages into it so far. Pretty good so far though... Anita said it was better than #4. - jmh ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Re: Finished the new Harry Potter
Gautam Makunda wrote: Why isn't anyone discussing this? William Taylor wrote: C. Because Rowling isn't a Hoon. Perhaps she can be persuaded to include Hoon and/or Tytlal characters? D. No one else reads that friggen fast? E. Some of us have the book, but have to wait for their significant others to finish it first, as it was a birthday gift. -- Matt ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Re: Finished the new Harry Potter
Matt Grimaldi wrote: E. Some of us have the book, but have to wait for their significant others to finish it first, as it was a birthday gift. You're lucky - I'm queued up behind a 10 year old... Chances are he'll take longer to finish it than your SO. Cheers Russell C. ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Re: Finished the new Harry Potter
At 04:20 PM 6/21/2003 -0700, you wrote: Why isn't anyone discussing this? Gautam Mukunda Seriously? Are there really that many HP readers on this list? I haven't read any, and never plan too. Not trying to be snobbish or pretentious, but I just don't have time to waste on it. Right now on my bookstand is one written in 1983, another in 1995, and the third in 1997. The only book I'd do a midnight campout for is the next George RR Martin, and I'd have two jealous relatives clawing me if I did such a thing. Kevin T. - VRWC Please ignore anything wild, mildly drunk ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Re: Finished the new Harry Potter
Gautam Mukunda wrote: Sorry for the top posting here, but PLEASE NO HARRY SPOILERS! George A I thought I was being pretty careful... --- You were, you were. But your request to discuss the book; well, as much as this list likes to discuss things . . . ;-) George A ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Re: Finished the new Harry Potter
Kevin Tarr wrote: At 04:20 PM 6/21/2003 -0700, you wrote: Why isn't anyone discussing this? Gautam Mukunda Seriously? Are there really that many HP readers on this list? I haven't read any, and never plan too. Not trying to be snobbish or pretentious, but I just don't have time to waste on it. Right now on my bookstand is one written in 1983, another in 1995, and the third in 1997. The only book I'd do a midnight campout for is the next George RR Martin, and I'd have two jealous relatives clawing me if I did such a thing. - I used to feel the same way, except that I read them at the behest of a good friend. I enjoyed the books, they are fun. But I was pissed when Goblet of Fire won the Hugo a couple of years back. I even wrote a long letter to Locus (which they printed) lamenting the surge or repetive fantasty at the expense of what I consider SF (I'm like everyone and have my own thoughts). At any rate, I am an HP fan and am looking foward to the new book, but I would never vote for it or any fantasy for the Hugo. This year we have 3 of the 5 nominees are SF (our lists namesake is on it at long last), 1 fantasy, and alternate history (not real fond of most of these). BTW, though I am a bit of an SF snob, I am anxiously awaiting A Feats for Crows. George A P.S. After my letter to Locus, in which I also mentioned in passing that I thought the SFBC was more about fantasy than SF, I received a long letter from Andrew Wheeler (one of the club's editors) defending the club and its monthly offerings. ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Re: Finished the new Harry Potter
Gautam wrote: Why isn't anyone discussing this? I first read the first four Harry Potter books when my wife's German grandmother who lives and works in Spain came for a visit and gave my wife and me the British editions. There really aren't that many differences, a word here, a phrase there, but just as a matter of principle, I'm waiting to get the British edition of the fifth one. I ordered a copy from amazon.co.uk (the UK version of Amazon), and as it turns out, it's cheaper for me to have the British edition airmailed to me from England than it is to order it from amazon.com (the US version of Amazon) and have it shipped here from their nearest warehouse which is only one state away. But if I had wanted it to arrive yesterday from the British site, I would have had to pay extra. I'm not sure if that's because I waited until early last week to order it... Anyways, it's marvelous. Rowling has, once again, surpassed herself - this one is even better than the last. Glad to hear it! And I look forward to talking about it once I get my copy in the next week or two. Reggie Bautista _ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Re: Finished the new Harry Potter
On Sunday, June 22, 2003, at 12:20 am, Gautam Mukunda wrote: Why isn't anyone discussing this? Anyways, it's marvelous. Rowling has, once again, surpassed herself - this one is even better than the last. My dear old dad had his copy ordered so he could pick it up on Saturday. And by way of isn't it a small world' Ms Rowling's husband's mother is a colleague of my mother... -- William T Goodall Mail : [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web : http://www.wtgab.demon.co.uk Blog : http://radio.weblogs.com/0111221/ One of the main causes of the fall of the Roman Empire was that, lacking zero, they had no way to indicate successful termination of their C programs. -- Robert Firth ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Re: Finished the new Harry Potter
In a message dated 6/21/2003 4:22:24 PM US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Why isn't anyone discussing this? A. Because Rowling isn't writing about Christianity or Catholicism B. Because Rowling isn't bashing Republicans. or C. Because Rowling isn't a Hoon. William Taylor D. No one else reads that friggen fast? ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Re: Finished the new Harry Potter
--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: William Taylor D. No one else reads that friggen fast? I figured I'd be a little behind the curve - I didn't get it until about 1:00 this afternoon. Knowing the people on this list, I figured there'd be at least a few midnight buyers. I'm glad I didn't buy it at midnight (although I did go to the Toys 'R' Us in Times Square to see the celebration, which was quite disappointing - the kids (and adults) in Cambridge three years ago were a lot more creative) - if I had, I would have started reading it, and if I had started, I wouldn't have stopped until I was done. It was that good. = Gautam Mukunda [EMAIL PROTECTED] Freedom is not free http://www.mukunda.blogspot.com __ Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! http://sbc.yahoo.com ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Re: Finished the new Harry Potter
Gautam Mukunda wrote: Why isn't anyone discussing this? Um, because I don't have my hands on it, and even if I did, I'd be doing well to read 50 pages a day? :) Seriously, I would like to, but I think I'll just be asking for a copy for Christmas, as I don't forsee being able to read it in nice big chunks before then if all goes *well*. (I found out on Thursday that I'd be a lot better off to have most of the baby prep done by July 17 or so, so that's a higher priority than Harry Potter at least until then. If I have the misfortune of being put on bedrest and anyone asks if they can bring me something to read, though) Julia up to her ears in laundry, as well ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Re: Finished the new Harry Potter
Sorry for the top posting here, but PLEASE NO HARRY SPOILERS! George A - Original Message - From: Gautam Mukunda [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Killer Bs Discussion [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, June 22, 2003 8:20 AM Subject: Finished the new Harry Potter Why isn't anyone discussing this? Anyways, it's marvelous. Rowling has, once again, surpassed herself - this one is even better than the last. Harry has matured with remarkable realism - I remember being 15, and reading the book was disturbingly familiar. It wasn't as funny as the first four - there's a new moral seriousness and an epic grandeur to it that we started to see in Goblet of Fire and is now fully fledged in this one. The battle at the end is particularly good - I can't even imagine what it will look like when they make it into a movie, but, _wow_, one of the best action set-pieces I can recall reading. Other than the fact that the Quidditch was a little disappointing, I honestly don't have a negative word to say - I'm already eager for the next one. Simply a joy to read. = Gautam Mukunda [EMAIL PROTECTED] Freedom is not free http://www.mukunda.blogspot.com __ Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! http://sbc.yahoo.com ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Re: Finished the new Harry Potter
--- G. D. Akin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sorry for the top posting here, but PLEASE NO HARRY SPOILERS! George A I thought I was being pretty careful... = Gautam Mukunda [EMAIL PROTECTED] Freedom is not free http://www.mukunda.blogspot.com __ Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! http://sbc.yahoo.com ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
RE: Finished the new Harry Potter
Gautam Mukunda wrote: Why isn't anyone discussing this? Started reading it last evening and went straight to bed after finishing it. Anyways, it's marvelous. Rowling has, once again, surpassed herself - this one is even better than the last. I'd say it's good. And definitely more complex and detailed than the earlier ones. there's a new moral seriousness and an epic grandeur to it that we started to see in Goblet of Fire and is now fully fledged in this one. Hmm, I missed the 'new moral seriousness' entirely. :) Other than the fact that the Quidditch was a little disappointing, I honestly don't have a negative word to say - I'm already eager for the next one. Well, I can add two more negatives: the much talked about Death-of-a-Character was hardly a surprise. She uses an extremely obvious technique to evoke pathos. But, all in all, it is a good read. Ritu ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
