Yeah, so I read the new Harry Potter book in 2 days. I bought it Friday night/Saturday morning around 12:30 (our movie got out then), and finished it last night (Sunday) around 11. It is without a doubt, categorically the best Harry Potter book of the 6. Order of the Phoenix was in my opinion a little bit of a disappointment compared to what WAS the best in the set, Goblet of Fire...until now. This newest book is taught, shorter, more dramatic, and utterly fantastic. When I finished last night, it was a weird feeling. I haven't been sucked into the world of a book like this since Lord of the Rings. I really felt for the characters, and it was as real as a work of fiction about wizards can get.
**Caution: mild spoilers ahead**
I really felt sad at the end of this book. I couldn't get over it. In fact, I was dreaming about the plight of Harry Potter! Rowling really hadled the teen romance aspect of this book very well, while making them pretty grown up for their age. I'm dying to discuss some of her choices of subject, so when any of my readers finish the book, let me know.
**Ok paranoid readers, spoilers over**
Anyway, I highly recommend this book, and if you aren't a Harry Potter fan, start now, if only to get to this volume.
In other news, Lacey and I saw Wedding Crashers on Friday night. It's rated R for a reason, so be careful. But this movie is absolutely hilarious. Vaughn and Wilson are perfectly matched, and Walken and Ferrell (of course) perform wonderfully in their small roles. My only criticism of this movie is that it could have become a "newer" classic comedy along the lines of Tommy Boy or Groundhog Day, but fails to hit the mark. One of its shortcomings is perfectly stated by Roger Ebert. The filmmakers don't use Walken correctly. He's brilliant in the scenes he's in, but he's in the wrong scenes, and not enough scenes. There was just so much potential in this movie that was unrealized. But that's a small criticism. It is highly entertaining, and very, very funny.
Posted by jmmelton at July 18, 2005 01:40 PM | TrackBackI didn't think it was that predictable. I think she's setting us up. And I was ready for a shorter book. The action wasn't abrupt, she just didn't meander like she usually does. You're right, the last one will be crazy huge, but I'm looking forward to it. This last one was the most emotional of the lot.
Posted by: UJ at July 26, 2005 03:25 PMI thought the book was quite enjoyable, only I think you got me all worked up for the ending so I knew something was coming as apposed to be surprised. Now all I need is another book to read:(
Posted by: Lacey at July 29, 2005 02:39 PM"being surprised" not be surprised....sorry
Posted by: Lacey at July 29, 2005 02:40 PM