Anyone see the latest Harry Potter - Page 2

macgeek · 07-16-2007, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by wwhopper

Keep up the fun posts!

Anyone gliding to the bookstore on Friday night?

Midnight... Segway..... Sleep.. hallows.....

Oh the choices one must make......

Jonathan

wwhopper · 07-28-2007, 11:52 AM

Jim Dale makes it very interesting as he tells the story.

Though I hear that there is a different version in the UK, than here. I also hear that there is a different UK book....

Any of our UK folk can tell us what the difference might be?

florin · 07-28-2007, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by wwhopper

Jim Dale makes it very interesting as he tells the story.

Though I hear that there is a different version in the UK, than here. I also hear that there is a different UK book....

Any of our UK folk can tell us what the difference might be?

Did you already finish the book? I'm curious about your (and others) opinion about the last chapter. Personally I regret the last chapter, it's a smart move from JK Rowling, because now the story is really finished. But personally I would have rather have seen a more open end, which could be continued in a next book.

Although I'm not from the UK, I do think I know the answer

The text in all the versions (UK Kids, UK Adult, US) of the books are the same, the only difference is the cover:

UK Kids version:

US Version:

I have no knowledge about any differences regarding audio books, but perhaps somebody else can tell a bit more about it.

nickyboy · 07-30-2007, 04:59 PM

OK. Finished it last night. Wow! I don't normally read fiction, but the whole series has really gripped me.

Your right Florin, the only difference is the cover. I agree about the last chapter as well, not up to JK's usual standard.

Gareth, I have the opposite problem to you. With the kids on school holiday, I have threatened them that they cannot go to see it without me!

Oh, and don't you just know that the dementors are actually gliding on Segways under those robes!

With regards to the actors getting older, apparently the actor who plays Neville (sorry dude, can't remember your name) says the make up ladies are constantly complaining about his lack of a close shave in the mornings.

nickyboy · 07-30-2007, 05:07 PM

As are all epic tales of a hero's journey. While JKR may not have orginally set out to even make an entire series, once she had the series established, she is follows the classic format of "the hero's journey" in her story telling. So, certain things kind of have to happen and one of them is that the each part must be somewhat darker than the one before it. Lucas does the exact same thing if you look at the Star Wars series, not as they were made and released, but as they are chaptered and finally intended to be viewed as a collective.

Can hardly wait to read the last book.[/QUOTE]

JK had the whole story mapped out almost immediatly, apparently it took her a year to work it into the various "chapters" or years of Harry's life.

pam · 07-31-2007, 10:11 AM

I got it the first morning available and read it all day <G>. According to an interview here in the States, Rowling had originally intended to add more to the last chapter, but changed her mind. Personally, I like that it's the end of the series. I'm curious to see what else will come from her pen after a much needed (I'm sure) rest.

Pam

macgeek · 07-31-2007, 10:29 AM

I finished it as well, Rumor has it 'Ro (as her friends call her) will do a Harry Potter Encyclopedia That will give more details and stories.

But I expect that wont be out for a few years.

Jonathan

pam · 07-31-2007, 10:30 AM

Yes, that was a rumor discussed in the NBC interview. I am eagerly awaiting that one.
Pam

wwhopper · 07-31-2007, 02:58 PM

But enjoying every page.

And once we finish the book, we will then listen and relisten to the CD's which are as much fun or more than the movies.

All three, the book, the CD and the Movies provide a different Harry Potter experience.

nickyboy · 07-31-2007, 03:05 PM

Are there meetings for Potter Holics

(stands up) .. Hi, my name is Will and I'm a Potter Holic

07-28-2007, 11:52 AM	#12
wwhopper Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Washington, DC, USA. Posts: 4,894	I am now enjoying the CD version of the Deathly Hollows Jim Dale makes it very interesting as he tells the story. Though I hear that there is a different version in the UK, than here. I also hear that there is a different UK book.... Any of our UK folk can tell us what the difference might be? __________________ Will W Hopper DCSEG Washington, DC, U.S.A.

07-30-2007, 04:59 PM	#14
nickyboy Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South East England Posts: 738	OK. Finished it last night. Wow! I don't normally read fiction, but the whole series has really gripped me. Your right Florin, the only difference is the cover. I agree about the last chapter as well, not up to JK's usual standard. Gareth, I have the opposite problem to you. With the kids on school holiday, I have threatened them that they cannot go to see it without me! Oh, and don't you just know that the dementors are actually gliding on Segways under those robes! With regards to the actors getting older, apparently the actor who plays Neville (sorry dude, can't remember your name) says the make up ladies are constantly complaining about his lack of a close shave in the mornings. __________________ Nick Southern Segway Tel: 0845 619 0007 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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nickyboy Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South East England Posts: 738	As are all epic tales of a hero's journey. While JKR may not have orginally set out to even make an entire series, once she had the series established, she is follows the classic format of "the hero's journey" in her story telling. So, certain things kind of have to happen and one of them is that the each part must be somewhat darker than the one before it. Lucas does the exact same thing if you look at the Star Wars series, not as they were made and released, but as they are chaptered and finally intended to be viewed as a collective. Can hardly wait to read the last book.[/QUOTE] JK had the whole story mapped out almost immediatly, apparently it took her a year to work it into the various "chapters" or years of Harry's life. __________________ Nick Southern Segway Tel: 0845 619 0007 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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macgeek Super Crazy Segway Geek Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,757	audiobook I finished it as well, Rumor has it 'Ro (as her friends call her) will do a Harry Potter Encyclopedia That will give more details and stories. But I expect that wont be out for a few years. Jonathan __________________ Supporter of Operation: Desert_Seg Segway "Let the good times, roll" YES! I AM! the Super Crazy - Segway Geek since 2004 Top 7th Poster - Top 8th Reputation, I must be doing something right™ Segway Chat Awards 2006: Most Outrageous Pimping Award - Winner Funniest Post - runner up Most Flamboyant Signature - runner up Most Original Avatar Award - runner up Segway Chat Awards 2007: Most Original And Impressive Re-Pimp of a Segway - I think thats done! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

07-31-2007, 02:58 PM	#19
wwhopper Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Washington, DC, USA. Posts: 4,894	Not finished here But enjoying every page. And once we finish the book, we will then listen and relisten to the CD's which are as much fun or more than the movies. All three, the book, the CD and the Movies provide a different Harry Potter experience. __________________ Will W Hopper DCSEG Washington, DC, U.S.A.

07-31-2007, 10:11 AM	#16
pam Last of the Early 30 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Yelm, WA Posts: 4,679	I got it the first morning available and read it all day <G>. According to an interview here in the States, Rowling had originally intended to add more to the last chapter, but changed her mind. Personally, I like that it's the end of the series. I'm curious to see what else will come from her pen after a much needed (I'm sure) rest. Pam

07-31-2007, 10:30 AM	#18
pam Last of the Early 30 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Yelm, WA Posts: 4,679	Yes, that was a rumor discussed in the NBC interview. I am eagerly awaiting that one. Pam

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nickyboy Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South East England Posts: 738	Will, sounds like you got it bad, man. Are there meetings for Potter Holics (stands up) .. Hi, my name is Will and I'm a Potter Holic __________________ Nick Southern Segway Tel: 0845 619 0007 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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