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  It is the first time I read that....when analysed, both the stories have a lot in common, the same "format". I agree with what you said that it "easily falls within the typical scificition/fantasy genre" in a way, because it follows the same "formula", but people usually don´t notice that, as I am a big star wars fan and I never thought of these similarities. I started reading harry potter because of the fact that that whole world seems unique and Hogwarts is amazing. I also  read Lord of The Rings (and The Hobbit,The Silmarillion) because I felt interested in that world and in the story, of course. J.K Rowling´s work and Tolkien´s work cannot be compared, but different things appealed me in both of the stories.

Ok not that I really want to create an argument based on your age, but I'm going to

 

Kid... You're a teenager.

that´s what everybody else does when I say that I like Harry Potter. Just to "break" the stereotype, I am a huge fan of Tolkien, I´ve read from Lord Of The Rings, The Silmarillion, The Hobbit, to other of his not-so-known books like The Children of Húrin. I haven´t started reading these books because I was trying to spot some "high quality writting", I started reading those because I was simply in love with that world. I am also a big fan of George R.R.Martin.

"Don't be blinded by the mediocre, sure it's good have around occasionally. But if you consider it the best, then your mind never expands."

I don´t know exactly what attracted me about the Harry Potter books but I can surely tell you that I haven´t started reading those with no idea of what was "quality writting". I don´t consider those the best (I´ve probably let that idea pass because I was a bit exalted and I had the hope to find some big harry potter fans) , but they have a special place in my heart because they´ve helped me a lot. I totally understand what you´re trying to say, but above everything, "quality writting" or prestigious authors/ literary geniuses aren´t everything when it comes to me choosing a book.

I am not a complete literature geek (I never read shakespeare nor anything like that because it´s not usual in the schools around here-Portugal- to teach these books, just portuguese literature, which sucks, by the way.), but certainly a geek that loves sci-fy and fantasy

You're not really getting the reading comprehension down >_> You said "I don´t think anyone has the right to say it is mediocre and boring." which is asserting that your opinion is correct and an opinion that goes against this is incorrect. Therefore yes, you did claim your opinion is the right one. To add to this, I wouldn't really care if you "insulted" my favourite fandom. If you did so without trying it I'd just consider you an idiot. If you tried it and didn't like it then meh, no skin off my nose. But you're getting really defensive over a differing viewpoint, which is what I do find childish. Harry Potter has a cult following, which is actually depressing as there are many literary geniuses out there who will be passed over in favour of this. Another downside to big fandoms is the obsessive fans. THIS IS GREAT AND IF YOU DON'T AGREE YOU'RE A HORRIBLE PERSON etc. Definitely not a good look.

"I like it and my opinion is right, anyone who disagrees with me on my opinion is wrong."

 

Fixed that for you. Everybody has the right to dislike something based on its merits or lack thereof. If it goes against what you believe, that's perfectly justifiable. But to outright claim they have no right to their opinion on something that is FICTION is childish.

You DO have the right to your opinion, and I haven´t said that my opinion was the right one. As you have the right to your opinion and said that it is "It's generic and frankly, boring. It's a typical evolution story where the hero starts out as a lame-ass and learns to not be such a lame-ass, be mentored by an elder, defeats the bad guy and gets the girl. I could pick any random book off the fiction shelf at my local bookstore, and chances are I'll end up with a book that follows this format." i am sure that I can say that you are wrong. That is my opinion.My opinion is that you are wrong. For sure there are hundreds of other people that agree with you and I am not saying that they don´t have the right to their opinion, I just said that i don´t think that anyone should insult other fandoms. I am sure that if I insulted your favourite fandom you would be standing in my position, defending your favourite fandom.

After all this, if you still think I am childish, ok then.

Wooooow. I was not expecting such unpopularity. I love the wizarding world and everything involved therein. I'm not quite a Potter encyclopedia, but I know what I'm talking about.

 

I find the writing--excuse me--enchanting. If I happen to come across some of her writing, I'll read it passingly, and before I know it, the passage is over and I want more.

 

The wold is completely absorbing. The way that magic is incorporated into the world is realistic, and the world is filled with people. So many books I find that there is The Good Guy, The Bad Guy, The Mindless Henchmen. Look at Draco. Look at the HELL he goes through from years 5-7. He spends his time terrified to death of Voldemort who is in his goddamn house, and he still has to put up with school shit. While Harry, Ron and Hermione are on the run hunting horcruxes, Draco's at Hogwarts watching his fellow students be tortured by the Carrows (who are a sick pair of siblings) and being expected to join in laughing. You know, Jason Isaacs has described Draco as "the real hero of the story," and upon closer inspection, I can totally see where he's coming from.

 

How is that not interesting?

Excuse me, sir, you are awesome.

Harry Potter is one of the most amazing things ever. It is so amazing that I can´t even describe it. I first read HP (the first book) when I was 10...only understood pretty much the magical stuff, watched the movies, though it was great. 

 Right now, I am 14, and started reading the whole series..I am reading these books in a much different perspective. It feels like there are no "good ones" or "bad ones" (except for Voldemort, but everyone that read the books can understand why he acts like he does xD), only "real" characters that sound like real people.

 Everyone knows that high school sucks..and when you are bullied for being a nerd everyday, that is when books like Harry Potter (and that whole universe by itself) can help you feeling really good.

When someone says "It's pretty much generic, mediocre writing. And mediocre sells.", all I can say is that you´re wrong. And when someone says "It's generic and frankly, boring" well, you are also wrong. 

Harry Potter sells because It shows to people that they can overcome their fears and It shows that there is still hope for everyone. It is one of the few books written that have a high quality writing combined with an amazing world. It has totally changed my life so I don´t think anyone has the right to say it is mediocre and boring. 

~Mischief Managed~

As I am a big fan of Harry Potter and I haven´t seen any topic related to this, I decided to create it...

I am reading the whole series for the second time and just felt curious about all of you guys..if you like it, if you don´t...

personally. I think that it will never exist such thing as HP...one of the biggest phenomenons of english literature (and movies...)

The nipple scene wasn't really neccesary, but I think it's part of how Game of Thrones is. Nudity, blood and violence.

Yay I am older than someone on here?

yup...14 year old over here

well, i would forget about the fire and just run the fuck out of there...

Welcome! There are lots of sci fi fans here, myself included. For the record, which tolkein book is the best? I've always liked the hobbit, but I hear people saying some of his other books. Lotr, silmarian, some people even like his books outside of middle earth (which, admittedly, I have yet to read). As for star wars....... well, I don't think anyone on the forums doesn't like it. Unfortunate that Lucas sold out to Disney though .

Anyways, enjoy your stay, and if anyone tries to kill you, kill them right back.

hey there

personally, my favourite Tolkien book has to be the third one on The Lord of The Rings series, but I advise everyone here to first read The Hobbit because It has a lot of key info that you will need to be able to understand Lotr. I am currently reading The Silmarillion and I can tell you that it is awesome

Well, as for star wars being sold to Disney, I guess we have to pray for them to make an awesome movie and don´t ruin star wars reputation (and turn it into a kids movie...).

btw, love your signature

Scott Pilgrim vs The World - Invaders must die (The Prodigy)

Strippers with lasers?

that would be a nice way of calling in geeks/nerds

That would cut my experimentation with porn down REAL quick.

...wow, if I could smell my scat porn, I'd be in heaven.

Think on the bright side: at least you´ll be able to stimulate your creativity...by imagining...the smell. (my mind is near to a huge implosion)

i thought it was kinda silly and stupid, but when you read the comics all makes sense...and it´s hilarious

"I´m in lesbians with you"- best quote ever xD

It´s a april fools´ prank..but I have to admit that I almost believed and thought that it would be an awesome thing, but then..."how the hell is the smell suposed to come out of the computer??" xD

Han shot first. I even have a T-Shirt (from ThinkGeek) that loudly proclaims this fact.

muahahah me too

 And I strip down at the bars on Saturdays.

I would totally do that if I wasn´t a minor...and if I had the confidence...and if I wasn´t myself xD

nope, not even a chance.

yup, totally free and it is one of the most played MMO´s of all time

(you only have to pay if u want to get an extension pack or extra quests, but it is not necessary)

hey guys, I just started reading the Scott Pilgrim series, after watching the movie adaptation (which I totally loved) and I find it so awesome... For those who aren´t familiar with the story yet, i´ts about a 23-year-old canadian  guy named Scott Pilgrim, a slacker and part-time musician who lives in Toronto and plays bass guitar in the band Sex-Bob-Omb.He falls in love with an american delivery girl named Ramona Flowers, but must defeat her seven evil exes in order to date her. It may sound ridiculous, but it is one of the best comics series that I ever read (plus, It gives you a good laugh ).

here´s the link for the movie trailer:

 http://www.youtube.c...h?v=O_RrNCqCIPE

Ain´t nobody got time for sports

I´m (super) excited for the new Star Trek movie, Hunger Games: Catching Fire, The Hobbit: Desolation of the Smaug, Thor 2 and The Wolverine

Well, in my opinion, Han shot first, I found an interesting video where they did the slo-motion version of that scene, and I clearly explains the whole thing, I guess

here´s the ninja smiley to prove that I am a ninja elf -->

GREETING ELF!!! I AM THE ROB$TAR

 

I literally live in Middle Earth (Well at least the locations where the films were filmed ala New Zealand)

 

For a minute I thought your thread title was referring to Huskystarcraft and Kurt Hugo Schneider because their band is called Nerd Alert.

 

Enjoy your stay. Plenty of interesting stuff to read around here

 

CHUR

you live in new zealand? c´mon, dude, don´t play with me... i would give anything to just...live there...well, lucky you

Hi there

I am a huge lord of the rings fan and recently, i´ve started playing lord of the rings online..just wanted to know if anyone here plays it...or even just likes Tolkien´s books

ps: WoW players, if you haven´t tried LoTRo yet, it´s kinda the same thing as wow, but with lord of the rings characters...highly recomended

I think that we are the only ones that are online now