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Re: Harry Potter

Post by Inge van Tonder »

Oh my gosh! It is so worth to read the books! There are so many things you are missing! I am a super huge Harry Potter and Fantastic beasts fan and read the books almost every year before I have as movie marathon of the films again :lol:
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This was one of my favorite movies, but I don't claim to be a potterhead. It’s because I've always been interested in stories involving magic, so this one piques my interest. When it comes to my situation, I've already seen most of it and haven't read any of the books yet.
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Although it may be bad, but I actually did not read any fantastic beasts book, thank God I watched the movie. It was so superbly executed and the vivid description helped me in understand some of the beasts.
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Post by Julia J 1 »

I would definitely suggest you read the books but with a warning that the first few are written for a children's audience. By book four the author has transitioned the story into Young Adult. The first few have a simpler writing style and less detail. Most people grew up reading these books so it makes sense that they would 'age up' . I would still recommend reading them, just be aware of this fact.
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Post by Nyasha Gogoma »

I've watched the HP movies several times and watched the first 2 Fantastic Beasts movies. I'm super excited to see Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore this year!! :D :D
I don't know if I should be admitting this publically, but I've never read any of the books.
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Post by Bibi Farheen K »

I have read all the books and seen all the movies. Your post is reminding me to do that all over again! I need to complete my book collection though.
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Who doesn't love Harry Porter? I have seen all the movies and read the books and I have to say that they're fantastic. One of the best things you could watch or read.
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Post by Leasa Ana Maria »

I am ashamed to say, that I am in the same situation. I have watched the movies hundreds of times, but I didn't have the chance to buy and read the books. One day I hope I will have the chance to own all the Harry Potter books.
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I have all the movies on Amazon prime but I have never read the books.
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Post by AvishaJain_13 »

The Fantastic Beasts and where to find them book isn't really connected to the plot of the movies, its more like a Harry Potter Hogwarts course book, however I'm sure the screenplay is available. The movies are all fantastic
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Lockdown and the major trend of dracotok etc along with talk of reunions made me finally take a look at the books and I have no idea how I didn't before now! I'd see bits of the movies as a child but I think I was a little intimidated by amount one had to know to be considered a true fan. Now having read the books, the films which before seemed so thorough now seem to miss out everything in the books but I still find them to be my comfort films. Because of the incredible fandom and the amount of material, Harry Potter really is a world you can get lost in.
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Post by Faatimah Noormahomed »

I also watched the movies first and then read the books after! One of the only times I've done this. But the movies were done sooo well! After reading the books I can definitely say they tried to stay as true to the books as possible, and the movies are some of my favourite movies of all time.
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Post by Ohna Martin »

I read the books after I saw the movies. I do not think the movies did the books justice, there is just too much that was left out. Harry is more of a character in the movies and is less dependent on his friends. Almost his entire friendship with Dobby is left out of the movies. Peeves are left out. The moment he won over Kreacher is left out. The ending in the book is for me so much more spectacular than in the books.
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Post by Kayla Archer »

The HP movies are pretty good! If you enjoyed the movies, I really think you'll find the books even more enjoyable. There are scenes and events in the books that didn't make the movie cut.
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The Virgo Speaks wrote: 06 Dec 2016, 23:03 This may be against the rules of the nerd association (of which I am a proud member), but I have seen every single Harry Potter movie an extensive amount of times and have never read any of the books. I plan to do so, however, before I die. I also plan on reading Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them by J. K. Rowling before i see the movie.
Me as well! Never read any of the book, but show watch the movies of Harry Potter!
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