Re: Its much more mature writing style I think
Dark Knight Send a noteboard - 28/07/2010 02:34:37 PM
I am a little annoyed at her first chapter recap of earlier events. In fact, she
does it every so often throughout the first few whenever something "new" is introduced. It seems unnecessary. I don't know whether it is a failed attempt at reflecting Harry's thoughts (it doesn't read like it), or an indication that she has absolutely no faith in the memory of her readers.
I particularly noticed that I am more emotionally involved in this book than I am in the two preceeding. I noticed it first in the buildup of the Harry/Marge fight. The tension builds and builds, and when it is released it is very effective.
Other than that, I don't know that Rowling's writing is that much improved. Her dialogue, in the first few chapters, is still rudimentary and a little over the top. She is perhaps more visual here than she was in the earlier books?
As Harry ages the books take on a much more mature feel. This is the first book where I thought it wasn't a book for children. Harry's memories of hearing his mom plead for her life and Sirius and Lupin's desire to kill their friend illustrates this point
Yes, but that is more content than style, I'd say.
Still, I agree. It is definitely a more mature book.
It is a theme but at the same time I felt like her writing style matured from the first two books. Does that make any sense?
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Aunt Marge
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She's an interesting combination of tropes, one might say...
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Stan Shunpike.
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Re: Stan Shunpike.
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True, I forgot Mundungus. And, arguably, Snape.
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I think, maybe, it's comparing with other wizarding schools in the world.
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Colin Creevey is working class.
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Correct me if I'm wrong
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Aaaah, Sirius.
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Re: Aaaah, Sirius.
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Writing style.
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It is a better book.
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Its much more mature writing style I think
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Re: Its much more mature writing style I think
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Re: Its much more mature writing style I think
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Foreshadowings, details that turn out to be important, etc. *NM*
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That is very well done in this book, I thought.
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Dont foget the most important foreshadowing!
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LupinLupinLupinLupinLupinLupin!
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Hmmm I'm wondering...is Lupin one of your fav characters?
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Could be, could be.
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Well it was subtle so I don't think many people will catch it *NM*
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Is it premature to argue Harry's starting to get alienated from Ron and Hermione here?
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Re: Is it premature to argue Harry's starting to get alienated from Ron and Hermione here?
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Writing style.
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"Plotting" might be a more interesting discussion point
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Introduction of the Dementors. *NM*
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They are Rowling's most terrifying creation
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Without his knowledge or consent of course *NM*
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Yes
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I thinking something thats a little off topic
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Re: I thinking something thats a little off topic
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Ooo I didn't think of that! I like you. We can be friends
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Re: "He's at Hogwarts."
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I don't know the answer, but a good place to look would be... (book 4 spoilers)
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Characters.
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Re: Characters.
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Lupin vs. Snape
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Re: Lupin vs. Snape
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Other things you want to comment on.
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Good spell and great scene with the Bogart.
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Plotting and writing. *NM*
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Re: Plotting and writing.
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I caught that too.
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I suspect....
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Other things - the Marauder's Map, background story on Sirius and the Potters,... *NM*
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The Marauder's Map seems to be able to do more on this first view than later on...
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I think she did a good job of getting the map out of Harry's hands
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Re: I think she did a good job of getting the map out of Harry's hands
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It's not that the map was wrong - on the contrary (book 4 spoilers).
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No, you and Aria seem to be right - only Harry himself is depicted in miniature.
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Agree about the Twins and my take on Harry's impression of James.
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Characters.
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Re: Characters.
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OK. I don't like how one-sided the Slytherins are.
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Agreed.
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Re: Agreed.
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There are only three named girls in his year in Gryffindor, that I'm aware of.
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But the Sorting Hat decides, and they can't refuse students that I'm aware of...
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Plotting and writing. *NM*
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Crookshanks.
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I knew I saw this somewhere.
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Did they come out and explain Crookshanks?
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Thanks, thought I was loosing it... well, maybe I am, but I can still read.
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The Quidditch Cup, and anything else you want to discuss. *NM*
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I really enjoyed the first quidditch match.
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Characters.
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Re: Characters.
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See my sudden realizations on Snape... (spoilers books 4, 6 & 7)
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Something I've only just realized about Snape... (massive book six and seven spoilers)
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Plotting and writing. *NM*
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Re: Plotting and writing.
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I think it's a good thing she explains her clues.
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Other thoughts. *NM*
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killing
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Plotting and writing.
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And everything else you noticed and want to comment on. *NM*
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Overall thoughts. *NM*
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Overarching plot and themes. *NM*
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How good a book is this - compared to the rest of the series, and compared to YA books in general? *NM*
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More of a question, really
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I think this is situational and a sad commentary on his home life.
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Well, but the question still remains
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I suppose this is more or less the right place for this.
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I had totally forgotten about that choir and the Ray Bradbury reference.
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Okay, so possibly a Shakespeare reference also used by Bradbury. Whatever.
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Since I'm being scolded, I'll try to focus.
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Suggestions for the re-read.
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I knew I was gonna forget something.
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Perhaps
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I considered that, but it seemed overly non-trusting, and nobody has posted in them yet? *NM*
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<Tattoos "Poor Impulse Control" on your forehead>
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I think a little break might be a good idea. Give people a chance to catch up.
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I think I should make clear, just in case, that I don't mean immediately.
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Yes
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