Originally Posted By hopemax From what I gathered from another board, the "leaked" photographed book is a fake. The people who risked a headache to read it says if you bother reading you would find that the writing style is nothing like JK Rowling's. The language is more "American," and it contradicts some of the stuff that Rowling has said. I ordered my copy from Amazon, which I wasn't sure was the right thing to do, since it would mean waiting about 13 hours after the midnight release. This way, though, I won't have to worry about anyone giving away the ending in the line at the store. I know I won't have the strength to avoid the ending, but I hope to get about a third of the way through before I peak. I am planning on skipping the Table of Contents this time. Last one, I figured out what was going to happen and it almost made me not want to read it.
Originally Posted By avromark I do have a predition, the book will end. I'm anxious about the ending and like a certain LPer it will be very hard for me to not read the ending first. I would love to see extended cuts of the movies as well. I wonder if this really is the end of the HP series or if it will go on (in another era perhaps?) The good thing for those who don't want spoilers is as stated earlier there are too many to know what is fake. I won't share my predictions because I have a feeling they're wrong and I don't want to look like a fool...
Originally Posted By sherrytodd I'm so glad I'm not the only one guilty of sneaking looks at the last chapters. I will get into a book and if there is a chance of a character dying that I've become attached to, I can't help myself. I have to go to the last chapter and scan for names to know they're still there. I will try VERY hard to be good with this book.
Originally Posted By Moderation Good point on the table of contents. I'll need to be careful not to read it.
Originally Posted By threeundertwo <---note to self: buy gags for the kids so they don't talk about it before I finish reading it.
Originally Posted By fundog58 My Mom used to read the end of Harlequin romance books first. I'd ask her, "Why do you need to read the end first? Don't they all end up good?" I guess she just had to know for sure. As for Potter, I'm sure this has already been said, but I just hope it doesn't end with Harry waiting for his friends at a restaurant while "Don't Stop Believing" plays on the jukebox.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 I admit, I will be peeking at the ending ( if someone doesnt tell me first) -
Originally Posted By avromark vbdad55 major spoiler, the end of the book contains the last sentence and last work of the series.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip My guess (total guess... I've seen the movies but only read the first book): Voldemort dies. Snape dies saving Harry from Voldemort.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<last work of the series.>> It's the last work of the series, but I'm not convinced it will be the last book we see about Harry Potter. That's the main reason I don't think Harry dies... I think Rowling would still like him around for future use. A billion dollars just doesn't go as far as it used to. One of these days Rowling may want to pull Harry out again and pump up her bank account. I don't think the series would focus on Harry Potter. I think Harry and some of the other kids from the current series would become faculty at Hogwarts, and a new series would start watching another bunch of kids grow up.
Originally Posted By hightp Apparently the New York Times published a review of the book today. They said they bought it, already on display, from a bookseller in the city. Ms Rowling was very displeased that the Times would jump the gun with their review stating that they should have waited until the book was officially released. I didn't read the review, but it is supposed to be complementary about the book, and doesn't give out any spoilers, but does mention a few plot points.
Originally Posted By sherrytodd I read both the NY Times and the Baltimore Sun's reviews. Do not read them if you wish to be spoiler free. They do give away enough hints that if you know what is happening you can reach some spoilers. There is one very major thing that they explain that I was pretty surprised. Funny thing. Both reviews use the word "bildungsroman," a word that up until this day, I had never even heard before.
Originally Posted By Dlmusic I'd rather not read the reviews since they contain plot information, but for those who have read them are they favorable for to the book?
Originally Posted By threeundertwo >>One of these days Rowling may want to pull Harry out again and pump up her bank account.>> I thought I had read that she wanted to make sure other authors didn't continue the story. I'm sure she's a clever enough writer that fans will buy anything else she ever chooses to write. It doesn't need to be about Harry. <---kids are counting down the hours and listening to book 5 on tape. My Umbridge costume is ready for the party tomorrow. Anybody have a spare pink pillbox hat?
Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 Well, if she does kill Harry off, and decides later to cash in on the series again, I imagine she could write prequel books. Who wouldn't want to read about Harry's parents and their time at Hogwarts? Especially since we get glimpses of it and it sounded just as exciting as Harrys. That's where the marauder's map came from, the whomping willow, and Lupin's curse. Who knows what she will do later on. She has said she's done with the series but will not say "never" to more books...she needs to keep her options open.
Originally Posted By dsnykid The interview in the NYTimes was good... didn't have spoilers per se, but if you know enough about the bokos, you may be able to figure stuff out, so in other words 2/3.. don't read them I do know on thing that happens in the book, and I thought it was quite funny.. SPOILER WARNING(but has nothing to do with the plot) Super nice, always proper Mrs. Weasley calls Bellatrix Lestrange a very naughty name ( female dog ) I was LMAO when I heard that
Originally Posted By ecdc So far I'm impressed with my will power. I read the first paragraph of the New York Times article, then bailed. I didn't even read the last post because it said spoilers Desperate times call for desperate measures: My wife has agreed to go to Barnes and Noble at midnight for me so I don't hear some jerk shout out any spoilers at people waiting in line (as apparently happened at some stores for book 6). My friends think I'm crazy and a bit obsessive. I guess that's true - I'm a grown man ecstatic that I finally get to read how Harry Potter ends. I can't really explain why I'm so excited. I read constantly - usually history. But I've never, ever had as much fun reading as when I'm reading a Harry Potter book.
Originally Posted By avromark errr darn edit feature I meant word, not work <- confesses he hasn't had time to read all of 6 yet. 4 chapters left heh.
