Muad'Dib 1,801 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 The books have had a huge literary significance!How so? I mean, sure, a lot of kids and adults loved reading them, they're a fun, easy read, they were a big commercial success, etc... But huge literary significance? As in a major milestone in litterature history? The only thing the success of HP led to was a shitload of ersatz (Percy Jackson, etc.), really.As for the writing style, Rowling's isn't really remarkable.This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 the perfect uneven original 7 novels.Fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollemanneke 3,342 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Not to start a fight or anything, but the main reason why I just couldn't continue with LOTR was because of Tolkien's incredibly clumsy and archaic writing style. Half of his dialogues just seem so terribly... artificial to me, and let's not get into all the stupid songs. I still need to read Martin, but I found parts of Rowling's books very well-written. Philosopher's Stone could have been better, but then again it was her first boook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Fuck you and the horse you rode in on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Not to start a fight or anything, but the main reason why I just couldn't continue with LOTR was because of Tolkien's incredibly clumsy and archaic writing style. Half of his dialogues just seem so terribly... artificial to me, and let's not get into all the stupid songs. I still need to read Martin, but I found parts of Rowling's books very well-written. Philosopher's Stone could have been better, but then again it was her first boook.You are my friend. bollemanneke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 bollemanneke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Tolkien's works are undeniably bloated, boring piles of crap. Martin isn't much more readable, but I gave up after a few pages anyway.At least Rowling has humour and a sense of urgency going for her in her works. Well all but HBP where it felt like everyone was chillaxing and smoking dope. bollemanneke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 bollemanneke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 As for Tolkien: he's better than everything, especially Star Trek.That's not very damn funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 That would be foolish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Maybe I don't read enough current novels, but I honestly haven't read an author that is anywhere near comparable to the classics. All you need is Hemingway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Even Stiff would agree with that.Star Trek is better then everything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Bit of a Spike expression. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Thank you!I can't believe Buffy and Spike wanted to marry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Yet Star Trek is better then everything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Yet Star Trek is better then everything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 *than Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 No, he just means Star Trek is better before everything. Star Trek first, then everything. Once 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C 452 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Martin's style isn't an easy one, I'll give you that.And don't get me wrong: i'm not saying Rowling's writing style is bad or anything. Just that it isn't particularly noteworthy. It's simple but effective, not much more than that.Her writing has become more nuanced with each book she does. Compare Philosopher's Stone to Cuckoo's Calling in terms of writing style and structure. It's a huge difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Actually back in the PS/Cos/PoA days, she knew the meaning of brevity. The books were stronger for their leaner narratives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C 452 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Actually back in the PS/Cos/PoA days, she knew the meaning of brevity. The books were stronger for their leaner narratives.More movies could benefit from leaner narratives too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollemanneke 3,342 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 I don't agree with that, Drax. I hate PS because it's written in such a terribly childish way, or perhaps it's just a childish book. I prefer her current style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Its a childrens book! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Although highly derivative, it's a charming story, magically told. I found Rowling's writing style in the first book colourful and refreshing.Not sure how any Potter fan could say they hate the book that started it all. It's like a Star Wars fan saying they hate the 1977 film because it wasn't as "complex" as the later films. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 The first part is basically a retelling of Roald Dahl's Mathilda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollemanneke 3,342 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 It might have to do with me growing up, I don't know... My points of view have changed a lot over the years. For instance, I love Hermione and Snape but really don't like Harry anymore. It's really interesting to see how your opinions can change when you start reading forums, critics etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 The books have had a huge literary significance! How so? I mean, sure, a lot of kids and adults loved reading them, they're a fun, easy read, they were a big commercial success, etc... But huge literary significance? As in a major milestone in litterature history? The only thing the success of HP led to was a shitload of ersatz (Percy Jackson, etc.), really.As for the writing style, Rowling's isn't really remarkable. This.Indeed. I read and liked the last one, but it's all nothing more than the usual fantasy tropes regurgitated and polished up. And before anyone praises the characters and relationships, you can do that in any genre. It's worth nothing if your context is crap and founded on flimsy imitations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollemanneke 3,342 Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 You're making it sound as if it's the worst series ever... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,336 Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Principal photography has begun on Warner Bros. Pictures’ highly-anticipated feature Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, the studio announced today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 That's great. Anaconda gave him a lot of experience with fantastic movie beasts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Koray Savas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Anaconda! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 What a ridiculous movie that was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 But great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Well… yeah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Jon Voight's best performance.It squeeze you so hard your veins esplode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 He'll be a parsel mouth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jay 37,336 Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Official logohttps://www.pottermore.com/news/fantastic-beasts-and-where-to-find-them-logo-revealed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jay 37,336 Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Yea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Finn is going to have a theme! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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