On anti-HP-hype

[conuly]

A lot of people on my friends list today have posted about how they don't want the new HP book when it comes out. Harry Potter is derivative, a rip-off. It's badly written. It's in serious need of a good editing job. It's overhyped!

Well, yeah. I know!

I have always liked literary fluff. I still have very fond memories of the Baby-Sitters Club books, and of the Sweet Valley Twins series. I will happily read cheesy sci-fi novels with plot holes big enough to drive trucks though. (I also watch Lifetime and Disney made-for-tv movies, which really should give an indication of my taste). Yes, I read and enjoy serious works as well, but I've always felt there was a little bit of fun in reading candy. Or mocking it, whatever.

Am I the only one who sees it that way? Don't take Harry Potter so seriously. Read it, laugh, and move on with your life. Or don't read it. But don't diss those of us who happen to like badly-written books and movies.

Comments

[semirose.livejournal.com]

Personaly, I love the Harry Potter world, and I think JK did a good job with that, but I know I have read fics that have better plots and better characterizations than the books ever will have. But of course these are fics, and so not much other that a lot of online fame will come from them. I can't wait to read the next book to see what will be added to the world of canon, but I'm secure in the knowledge that if I don't like it I can just sink back into the fandom and read fics that will use the characters that I love in a way that I like.

I read a post last month on idlerat's journal that was rather amusing. It's basically comparing different well known fanfiction writers writing styles to chacters from the books, and here is the last comment.

Crude, obvious, over-the-top, childish; not-very-cunning plots. Can be relied on to periodically mess up everyone else's story.
Voldemort = Joanne K. Rowling

[conuly]

Don't delete! You got it this time!

[semirose.livejournal.com]

Yes, well no one was supposed to see my horrible atempts at posting links. ;)