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    1 year ago

    Had the urge to reread Harry Potter so put the audiobook on since I already have too many books on the go, and jebus christ I don’t remember it being that bad. The last time I would have read the series was in high school 10 years ago, and maybe nostalgia was clouding my judgement, but the writing is just awful.

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        1 year ago

        I adore his voice which I think made the writing sound worse, maybe its because I’m so used to him reading me to sleep with Sherlock or Paddington.

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      1 year ago

      Honestly like I have my own feelings on JKR, but like from a writing standpoint, she’s not actually that good. Her world building is atrocious, I can find better world building in a Harry Potter AU fanfic!

      Like and this isn’t to say “it’s fine for kids”, kids should also get quality entertainment.