I've recently been re-reading the harry potter series. These are some great books, and I think they'll definitely go down as one the best series of the decade. I read an interview on line with J.K. Rowling saying that she was trying to write mainly about death in these books. I disagree. From what I've read about the books, friendship, loyalty and trust are the main themes. From Harry's inability to trust sometimes to his unyielding friendships, it always seems to be a big theme.
Now alot of people who read this may be like: whoa! he can't say that! the author already said what it's about. But I disagree there, too. I'm the one reading, and I can draw my own conclusions. If I don't think what the author thinks, then okay. These things are open to the reader's interpretation, which is something nice about books, and art in general, actually.
Now alot of people who read this may be like: whoa! he can't say that! the author already said what it's about. But I disagree there, too. I'm the one reading, and I can draw my own conclusions. If I don't think what the author thinks, then okay. These things are open to the reader's interpretation, which is something nice about books, and art in general, actually.
Do you know how people always think that something means exactly what they think it means because they have cleverly deduced that it is so? They are not always right. I think there are so many books out there that mean nothing, that are read to be enjoyed, yet end up as a controversial topic of the day. People go to far, thinking it is impossible to breach the hull of thinking. They always end up starting something, and I feel so frustrated. Sometimes thinking is good, most of the time actually. But sometimes not thinking works too.
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ReplyDeleteCool post. I absolutely think that everyone takes something different away from a book, and it may not be what the author intended. Also, the best series of the decade? You do realize the the Harry Potter books are the post sold books ever second to the bible right?
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