Well, I finally caved in today and bought it.

[gsdx]

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

It was in the bargain bin at Chumleighs for 3 bucks, so I thought I'd find out what all the fuss is about.

I'll read that next as soon as I finish my latest Hamish Macbeth story that I bought a few days ago.

 

[Shepherd 2]

An open mind.
a good book,
a time of relaxation and adventure.
Enjoy the Philosopher's Stone.
Shep+

 

[robbieadam]

As soon as you've finished the 1st book, you'll want to know what happens at the end of the final book! It's a great series, Joanne Rowling is extremely talented.

 

[PreTTy PeTe]

3 bucks is good

i hope you enjoy it

 

[JackFTwist]

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

It was in the bargain bin at Chumleighs for 3 bucks, so I thought I'd find out what all the fuss is about.

no fuss, not great lit, just a very fascinating story very well told - it is a lot of fun and I have enjoyed them all and am in the midst of the new one, enjoying it

if you read to enjoy, you will have fun

 

[gabriel1]

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

It was in the bargain bin at Chumleighs for 3 bucks, so I thought I'd find out what all the fuss is about.

I'll read that next as soon as I finish my latest Hamish Macbeth story that I bought a few days ago.

The book? - Oh you need to buy the rest. I'm up to finishing #3 but I have 5 of the 7.

 

[NedNickerson]

Since I've never read any of the books, I have a question -- Do the books need to be read in sequence?

 

[gsdx]

Since I've never read any of the books, I have a question -- Do the books need to be read in sequence?

I haven't read any of them yet either, or even seen any of the movies, but, from what I've heard and seen and read, it's vital to read them in sequence. Apparently it's a continuing story (like the Lord of the Rings trilogy).

 

[gabriel1]

Since I've never read any of the books, I have a question -- Do the books need to be read in sequence?

yes they do, because Harry Potters tale starts with the Philosphers Stone or as its called in the US The sorcerers stone.

heres the list:
Sorcerers stone
Chamber of Secrets
Prisoner of Azkaban
Goblet of Fire
Order of the Phoenix
Half-Blood Prince
Deathly Hallows

 

[gabriel1]

What about the Eiffel Tower, the Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty or whatever they are?

Yep, those should be viewed in order also.

 

[landers]

I don't think it's absolutely necessary to read them in sequence. Each book is it's own separate story but certain things make more sense if you read them in order.

 

[gsdx]

I'd already checked out the books in Titles downtown, but they were far too expensive for me at that time, especially when I wasn't certain I'd enjoy it. I found the book at Chumleighs, the second-hand store, and through I could handle $3. If I enjoy it, I'll buy the others in the series or see if I can find them in the stacks at the local library.

 

[gabriel1]

I don't think it's absolutely necessary to read them in sequence. Each book is it's own separate story but certain things make more sense if you read them in order.

If you don't read them in sequence though, there are references in them from the previous story, just small subtle things but you get my drift.

 

[JackFTwist]

I haven't read any of them yet either, or even seen any of the movies, but, from what I've heard and seen and read, it's vital to read them in sequence. Apparently it's a continuing story (like the Lord of the Rings trilogy).

please do read them in sequence

 

[gsdx]

please do read them in sequence

I have every intention so to do.

I knew a young woman who would pick up a book, read the first few chapters, then read the last few chapters, then go back and read all the stuff in the middle. I could never understand how she could possibly enjoy a story reading it that way. I can only imagine how she would read a series like Harry Potter.

 

[RationalLunacy]

You could have gotten it cheaper at Wal-Mart. They have roll-back prices, you know.

 

[gsdx]

You could have gotten it cheaper at Wal-Mart. They have roll-back prices, you know.

Of course! I should have thought of that. And the bus trip would have cost me only 4 bucks or so.

 

[JackFTwist]

I have every intention so to do.

I knew a young woman who would pick up a book, read the first few chapters, then read the last few chapters, then go back and read all the stuff in the middle. I could never understand how she could possibly enjoy a story reading it that way. I can only imagine how she would read a series like Harry Potter.

when I first read one, I started reading book 3 - got engrossed and after about 30 pages set it aside and got book 1 and read them sequentially -

it is just fun stuff, but like LOTR or any other series, sequence is vital

have fun!

and that woman is nuts

 

[gsdx]

have fun!

and that woman is nuts

There is much more truth in that statement than you might realize.

 

[Soilwork]

being a rabid collector of Harry Potter stuff, I'm glad your'e joining us.

The first book is cute, harmless and fun.

a great kids book.

They go up in reading level and complexity as they go on.. by the final book, there are about 75 characters to keep straight

but it's worth it.