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grum1978
21-06-2003, 00:02
So who is rushing out now that the 'new' HP book is on sale to buy one?

come on be honest now!!:D
poolking
21-06-2003, 00:07
What right now?

::checks watch::

You do know what time it is? :D
TigaSefi
21-06-2003, 00:07
Shops ARE open believe it or not
bopdude
21-06-2003, 00:08
Ahhhhh tesco....:) but no thanks, i'll d\l the film soon enough.lol
grum1978
21-06-2003, 00:09
Originally posted by TigaSefi
Shops ARE open believe it or not

yeps they are indeed waterstones has opened abt 100 odd stores at 00:01 to sell the HP book!!
Martin
21-06-2003, 01:54
In all honesty I have heard that much about Harry Potter I have had enough of it. Hype Hype Hype:(
kronas
21-06-2003, 01:56
Originally posted by Martin
In all honesty I have heard that much about Harry Potter I have had enough of it. Hype Hype Hype:(

agreed martin i agree with all if not most of your comments tonight on certain issues
Hick
21-06-2003, 02:02
I can't be bothered reading the books so I go and watch the movies instead :D
Martin
21-06-2003, 02:02
Originally posted by kronas
agreed martin i agree with all if not most of your comments tonight on certain issues

Well we got on on nthw... erm the other one;) Hmmm shall we have a disagreement day tommorrow? Though I'm still fed up of Harry Potter thats not going to change for some time.

And that tune Nah nah nah nah Arrrrggghh!!!
bopdude
21-06-2003, 05:33
Well it's happened as predicted see here (http://uk.news.yahoo.com/030621/80/e2wuz.html) for all the crazyness, excitement

and here (http://uk.news.yahoo.com/030620/140/e2u5c.html) for more, if you can stand it
Alan Waddington
21-06-2003, 08:19
That book has been hyped up so much that I'm already bored. There'll be some (independent) reviews out soon, so it'll be clear whether its worth blowing our hard earned cash.

There are also a lot of 'fake' book 5's out on the net. Have a look at this review page: http://www.virtualbookcase.com/book/detail/45000493

Alan

PS. Yes, I'll almost certainly buy one, but no rush :)
poolking
21-06-2003, 08:20
So who's got one already, hands up.

Not me. :)
The Diplomat
21-06-2003, 08:52
Originally posted by Martin
In all honesty I have heard that much about Harry Potter I have had enough of it. Hype Hype Hype:(

Like anything that gets continually rammed down your throat, you get sick of it - David Beckham, Big Brother etc. :rolleyes:
Delta Whiskey
21-06-2003, 10:28
[QUOTE]Originally posted by poolking
[B]So who's got one already, hands up.

Tentatively puts his hand up, mumbles something about it being for his friends children. :-)

If anyone is interested 'The Works' (a discount bookstore) is selling it for £8.99, the RRP is £16.99.
dilli-theclaw
21-06-2003, 11:13
I just got my amazon copy (£8.49) ...

See you guys later - MUCH later.

Dilligaf
grum1978
21-06-2003, 12:17
Originally posted by dilligaf1701
I just got my amazon copy (£8.49) ...

See you guys later - MUCH later.

Dilligaf

don't they charge p+p though?
Gogogo
21-06-2003, 12:21
Mixed feelings, I suppose it's positive that an author has succeeded to ignite the interests of the nation's children and children who read books, yes, even Harry Potter, are preferable to louts who would otherwise disturb the neighbourhood! So in a way can't be a bad thing, but like others one gets tired of the media circus who in a desert of sensationalism need to draw attention to some other issue. Never read Harry Potter myself, prefer writers like the late Patrick O'Brien but I'm fascinated by seeing the excitement that children have, God bless them, who want to read it.

:wavey:
retep
21-06-2003, 15:19
I,ve got mine from Amazon. reduced P&P by combining it with other orders.
imback
21-06-2003, 16:27
Is the whole idea not just ripped off the kids program "the worst witch" that was about when I was a kid, long before Mr Potter.
Gogogo
21-06-2003, 19:59
Originally posted by imback
Is the whole idea not just ripped off the kids program "the worst witch" that was about when I was a kid, long before Mr Potter.

The important point is that many children are excited about Harry Potter, it's great to see so many children wanting to read, that can only be positive.

:)
grum1978
21-06-2003, 20:27
Originally posted by Gogogo
The important point is that many children are excited about Harry Potter, it's great to see so many children wanting to read, that can only be positive.

:)

well said that man/woman!!

does anyone know who dies yet?

any1 finished it already?
musey
22-06-2003, 10:31
I've finished it. It was amazing.

Not saying anymore as it'll spoil it for people that haven't read it. Just waiting for the boyfriend to finish reading his, so we can discuss the book!
Alan Waddington
22-06-2003, 15:41
There was a big crate of 'em in the supermarket yesterday, so purchased a copy. They were disappearing at a modest rate, but there was no feeding frenzy at the trough.

I finished it this morning. This book was aimed more at teenagers. The characters are no longer black & white. The good guys are fallible. There are some love interests, although nothing steamy.

Reading the first books brought on a feeling of nostalgia for those early school days, when 'O' levels were years away, homework was modest & life was simpler. This book reminded me more of my uncertain teenage years and didn't provide the escapism offered by the earlier books, nor the mature viewpoint provided by books intended for adults. It was like being a teenager again; no longer a child, yet not yet an adult.
kronas
22-06-2003, 15:45
i heard on the radio that a 15 years old from essex has speed read through the 766 page book in 104 mins :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:
Captain_caveman
22-06-2003, 19:11
I have bought a copy.
Although will not be reading it as it is a first edition (ok doesn't mean much at the mo but in a few years mmm..) It could be worth a few bob.

I havn't read any of the books but agree that it is better for the kids to be reading the books rather than getting square eyes watching the tv or staring at a computer monitor for hours on end.

I prefer the lord of the rings, although being a hard read at first, once you have read the first few chapters it becomes much easier.
rippedoff
24-06-2003, 15:02
Bloody postperson (my postie is a very attractive woman) woke me up at 06:40 on Saturday morning as the thing was to big & heavy to go through the letterbox. Started reading it (it's actually for my daughter!) at 06:50 ! Fell asleep at around 08:00 !
:spin:
Atomic22
26-06-2003, 20:39
i got mine from asda , they were selling them cheaper than anywhere else in the uk.
grum1978
26-06-2003, 21:36
how much they selling them for?
gazzae
26-06-2003, 21:55
my girlfriend brought it. I was casually flipping through it and mentioned "whos XXXXXXX" she replied and i said "Oh right, apparently they die".

lets say i wasn't popular.
preacher
27-06-2003, 10:09
Got it for £10 via amazon (incl P&P) and am half way throyugh it and Harry (and the others) are much more grown up now and he is somewhat of an annoying git now!
Nor
29-06-2003, 23:38
Yeah I got mine from Asda, can't remember how much exactly now but it was about £8 or something. Anyway, I don't really think the HP books are totally aimed at kids. I'm 29 and have thoroughly enjoyed the 5 books so far.
Xaccers
30-06-2003, 05:56
Originally posted by preacher
Got it for £10 via amazon (incl P&P) and am half way throyugh it and Harry (and the others) are much more grown up now and he is somewhat of an annoying git now!


You mean he wasn't annoying in the first place?
I found the first book to be quite amaturish.

I've not red the latest yet, but something tells me that whoever dies is brought back to life, or it's one of the adults


And with regards to the films, could someone please please please give the guy who plays harry some acting lessons?
Martin
03-07-2003, 22:18
I still haven't bought a copy of this yet! And still don't know who dies:) Far to much hype in my opinion.
The_real_dj
04-07-2003, 23:12
Originally posted by Martin
I still haven't bought a copy of this yet! And still don't know who dies:) Far to much hype in my opinion.

turn of your bloody computer and get a nice book!! :D :D
Martin
05-07-2003, 00:39
Originally posted by The_real_dj
turn of your bloody computer and get a nice book!! :D :D

I did read a good book the other night:) It was about computers:p
The_real_dj
06-07-2003, 00:39
im slightly ****ed off one of my mates, was talkin about it and he let slip who dies!! Not very happy!! :(:(
timewarrior2001
08-07-2003, 15:38
well I just finnished reading it, the character that dies is not who I thought it would be. Wouldnt even say they were a main character either.

For all you who dont know its ****************

Ahhhhh damn I cant say it.
Nor
08-07-2003, 15:40
Think you are giving abit too much away there, might be best to change it incase it spoils it for anyone.
Martin
08-07-2003, 16:20
Originally posted by timewarrior2001
For all you who dont know its ****************

Ahhhhh damn I cant say it.

I'll have an A, oh sorry thought I was on Wheel of Fortune for a min.:p