Are the Harry Potter books worth reading?

I usually don't read much outside of college, but when I do I usually like to stick with books that will challenge me, provoke thought, and perhaps even improve my own writing.

I've always been kind of curious about the Harry Potter books, but given the size of the series it always seemed like a lot of commitment for something that I've always imagined would be shallow and cliche.

Am I right in thinking this? For those who have read the books - has reading Harry Potter inspired, challenged or touched you in some way?

FINALLY so this topic isn't too much about me: Do you think Harry Potter belongs along side Alice, Huckleberry Finn and Frodo Baggins?

They are very good and with each sequel you get more and a better story. You should definetly read them. When each new one came out it was pretty much impossible for me to put down.

Yeah, I would say they are worth reading. They are entertaining to say the least. Well written for the intended age group as well, but for a college student they will not be breaking any ground with your vocabulary or challenge your capacity either, so if the entertainment value isn't enough, skip them.

They're actually extremely well written and easy to get into.

They're very worth it... each book gets better and better IMO.

Yes, in my opinion they are very much worth reading.

I dont really read that much but i would have to say you should read all the books there really good

Yes, they are definitely worth reading. I've read all the books multiple times and can honestly say it's one of my favorite series.

The last 3 books are amazing, imo. You might get bored while reading the first few because they're more aimed for kids, but it's worth it once the series gets darker and it starts making connections to the previous books.

The last 3 books are amazing, imo. You might get bored while reading the first few because they're more aimed for kids, but it's worth it once the series gets darker and it starts making connections to the previous books.

adv_tr00per

hell yes.

great books in pretty much every regard.

They're OK. The two things I disliked the most about them was the middle-school romance sub-plots, and deciphering all the UK slang.

If you don't mind seeing the plot destroyed by the end of the series....be my guest.LJS9502_basic

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"]If you don't mind seeing the plot destroyed by the end of the series....be my guest.horgen123

Well, it's a kids book, what kind of ending could they give it?

Although the epilogue was incredibly fan-fiction ish.

Anyways, 1-4 are just awesome, after that the books start getting way too emo.

[QUOTE="horgen123"][QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"]If you don't mind seeing the plot destroyed by the end of the series....be my guest.LJS9502_basic

Honestly I gave her kudos for at least doing what I didn't quite expect in the ending. There were only so many ways she could've ended it, but I think it was excellent. I do agree though, the epilogue could've easily been discarded..

Well, it's a kids book, what kind of ending could they give it?

Although the epilogue was incredibly fan-fiction ish.

Anyways, 1-4 are just awesome, after that the books start getting way too emo.

xionvalkyrie

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"][QUOTE="horgen123"] Finally.. Another one who doesn't like the ending either. MystikFollower

Honestly I gave her kudos for at least doing what I didn't quite expect in the ending. There were only so many ways she could've ended it, but I think it was excellent. I do agree though, the epilogue could've easily been discarded..

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[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"] If I could wipe Deathly Hallows out of the series....I would.LJS9502_basic

Honestly I gave her kudos for at least doing what I didn't quite expect in the ending. There were only so many ways she could've ended it, but I think it was excellent. I do agree though, the epilogue could've easily been discarded..

Once you get past that, it's a pretty good story. Right?adv_tr00per

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"][QUOTE="horgen123"] Finally.. Another one who doesn't like the ending either. MystikFollower

Honestly I gave her kudos for at least doing what I didn't quite expect in the ending. There were only so many ways she could've ended it, but I think it was excellent. I do agree though, the epilogue could've easily been discarded..

[QUOTE="MystikFollower"]

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"] If I could wipe Deathly Hallows out of the series....I would.horgen123

Honestly I gave her kudos for at least doing what I didn't quite expect in the ending. There were only so many ways she could've ended it, but I think it was excellent. I do agree though, the epilogue could've easily been discarded..

They're not great literary masterpieces but they're entertaining enough to read them. They're easy to read so even though it's pretty long you can get through it pretty quickly. I do think that the last book kind of ruined the series though.

They are very good and with each sequel you get more and a better story. You should definetly read them. When each new one came out it was pretty much impossible for me to put down.

Dawq902

[QUOTE="horgen123"][QUOTE="PannicAtack"] To an extent. I'm not one of those crazies who rambles about why Harry and Hermione should've married or anything.PannicAtack

Also the last 100-200 pages were one huge deux ex machina, combined with random made up stuff she decided to introduce at the very end to make the ending work...

[QUOTE="PannicAtack"][QUOTE="horgen123"] I considered myself a fan too, until I was done with the last book. Any other ending would do better in my opinionchessmaster1989

Also the last 100-200 pages were one huge deux ex machina, combined with random made up stuff she decided to introduce at the very end to make the ending work...

I started reading them when I was 6 or 7 (over ten years ago), so I followed the series with great anticipation for each new book. I'm a huge fan. With that said, I think that the books are worth reading. They're entertaining, interesting, clever, and quick reads despite the length of the books. If you're into fantasy and magic and all of that, the books will definitely be page turners. If you're not into stuff like that, then it'll probably be pretty dry for you. I'm 18 now and I still get a lot of enjoyment out of Harry Potter even though I'm an 'adult.' The first two books were definitely written for the younger crowd, but they get darker, deeper, and more mature with each book after that. They're not childish. I think you should at least give the first few a try. t3hrubikscube

I enjoyed the books more than the movies myself.

It was well worth it for me.