Anyone read harry potter series?

kristian · 2004-10-07, 12:21 PM

Just wondering if you can recommend something similar. I liked them, but April LOVED them. I'd like to get her something similar for Christmas to tide her over until book 6 comes out. I'm just looking through amazon now but I;m not really into fantasy - more horror, thrillers - so I'm a bit lost. Any suggestions?

Linkster · 2004-10-07, 12:51 PM

kristian - although the Harry Potter series were kinda unique in that they were originally written for the younger crowd - they caught on in the adult world because of the humor that was written at the adult level that the younger crowd didnt understand

the two series I can think of are both available at Amazon:

The Chronicles of Amber (there's 10 of them I believe) that you can get all in one book - by Roger Zelazny - they have a fantasy theme and the magic - although be careful as another author then wrote some other books carrying on after the author died as well as the authors son

The other would be the Xanth series by Piers Anthony - there are about 24 of these - I believe A Spell for Chameleon was the first in the series - a lot of humor and magic and a similar hero or lead character

kristian · 2004-10-07, 01:14 PM

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Originally posted by Linkster
kristian - although the Harry Potter series were kinda unique in that they were originally written for the younger crowd - they caught on in the adult world because of the humor that was written at the adult level that the younger crowd didnt understand

the two series I can think of are both available at Amazon:

The Chronicles of Amber (there's 10 of them I believe) that you can get all in one book - by Roger Zelazny - they have a fantasy theme and the magic - although be careful as another author then wrote some other books carrying on after the author died as well as the authors son

The other would be the Xanth series by Piers Anthony - there are about 24 of these - I believe A Spell for Chameleon was the first in the series - a lot of humor and magic and a similar hero or lead character

Linkster,

Those are GREAT suggestions, just the kind I'm after. I'm just exploring through them on Amazon now. If I can find something she loves as much, with 10 or 24 in the series, she'll be in heaven this Christmas. I just hope it means I don't have to make the dinner!

Jim · 2004-10-07, 01:46 PM

I would read them but I am not GAY

Not that there is anything wrong with that.

John Irving is the way to go.

kristian · 2004-10-07, 02:09 PM

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Originally posted by Jim
I would read them but I am not GAY
Not that there is anything wrong with that.

John Irving is the way to go.

Yes you are

I've read some of his: world according to garp, cider house rules, witches of eastwick (wait that was updike).

kristian · 2004-10-07, 02:22 PM

Okay cool, just ordered Chronicles of Amber. Still looking through books by Piers Anthony because A Spell for Chameleon is only available second hand. Might get her the second hand and, if she likes it, get others forc christmas.

oh, and just ordered this baby . for my spoilt daughter corinne.

Jim · 2004-10-07, 02:37 PM

A Prayer for Owen Meany
And
The Hotel New Hampshire

Linkster · 2004-10-07, 04:09 PM

kristian - yeah that first book is almost impossible to find "new" without just going ahead and getting it in a series type package

I like those phones - just got ARS to buy me 2 of the 400s two weeks ago with some of my points - had to pay the full price since I already had a Cingular plan - but hell - I figured they were well worth it (and a nice little bonus LOL)

finnbear · 2004-10-07, 11:46 PM

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Originally posted by Jim
A Prayer for Owen Meany
And
The Hotel New Hampshire

I have read every book from Garp to that India book which name I can't remember just now, but after that I haven't read much. Looking computer monitor some 10 hours a day is enough.

But, he is one of the best writers in America.

Useless · 2004-10-08, 08:42 AM

Big fan of Irving here too. The thing about him is, the first 200 or so pages are a bit slow, then the story picks up and you discover that the subtle stuff from the beginning is actually quite important.
I've never seen films based on novels do less justice to the book than those made from Irvings work. Of course, the movie would have to be about seven hours long to encompass one of his books.

Here's a tshirt for all of you Harry Potter fans.

urb · 2004-10-08, 10:05 AM

Kristian,

If you're looking for fantasy novels, then you should look at Terry Pratchett's Discworld series.

thrillho · 2004-10-08, 12:04 PM

had to add to the thread after seeing the john irving comments!
uw is right--if you've only seen the movies based on his books, then you've missed a lot. garp, hotel new hampshire, cider house rules, and especially a prayer for owen meany (probably my favorite book of all time) are amazing.

jim--if you haven't read the water method man (one of irving's earlier books--i believe his third), you should check it out. it's freakin' hilarious!

also, infinite jest by david foster wallace is a great book for anyone not put off by 1000+ pages--it's more than worth the time!

kristian · 2004-10-08, 02:31 PM

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Originally posted by urb
Kristian,

If you're looking for fantasy novels, then you should look at Terry Pratchett's Discworld series.

Great suggestion.

I'm just looking through discworld both on amazon and google. On his website, Pratchett says that you can pretty much jump in reading any book, so I'm looking for the earlier ones as well as his most recent (going postal, I think). Anyway, thanks mate!

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Linkster NO! Im not a female - but being a dragon, I do eat them. Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sex Delta Posts: 5,084	kristian - although the Harry Potter series were kinda unique in that they were originally written for the younger crowd - they caught on in the adult world because of the humor that was written at the adult level that the younger crowd didnt understand the two series I can think of are both available at Amazon: The Chronicles of Amber (there's 10 of them I believe) that you can get all in one book - by Roger Zelazny - they have a fantasy theme and the magic - although be careful as another author then wrote some other books carrying on after the author died as well as the authors son The other would be the Xanth series by Piers Anthony - there are about 24 of these - I believe A Spell for Chameleon was the first in the series - a lot of humor and magic and a similar hero or lead character __________________ Pussy Chompers Porn Links NSCash

2004-10-07, 02:22 PM	#6
kristian Porn Movie Peddler Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Malta (France In Nov) Posts: 1,631	Okay cool, just ordered Chronicles of Amber. Still looking through books by Piers Anthony because A Spell for Chameleon is only available second hand. Might get her the second hand and, if she likes it, get others forc christmas. oh, and just ordered this baby . for my spoilt daughter corinne. __________________ Promote Dating \| Popular Post : Get Free Dating Traffic - 5 Tips

2004-10-07, 04:09 PM	#8
Linkster NO! Im not a female - but being a dragon, I do eat them. Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sex Delta Posts: 5,084	kristian - yeah that first book is almost impossible to find "new" without just going ahead and getting it in a series type package I like those phones - just got ARS to buy me 2 of the 400s two weeks ago with some of my points - had to pay the full price since I already had a Cingular plan - but hell - I figured they were well worth it (and a nice little bonus LOL) __________________ Pussy Chompers Porn Links NSCash

2004-10-08, 08:42 AM	#10
Useless Certified Nice Person Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Dirty Undies, NY Posts: 11,268	Big fan of Irving here too. The thing about him is, the first 200 or so pages are a bit slow, then the story picks up and you discover that the subtle stuff from the beginning is actually quite important. I've never seen films based on novels do less justice to the book than those made from Irvings work. Of course, the movie would have to be about seven hours long to encompass one of his books. Here's a tshirt for all of you Harry Potter fans. __________________ Click here to purchase a bridge I'm selling. Last edited by Useless; 2004-10-08 at 08:45 AM..

2004-10-07, 01:46 PM	#4
Jim Banned Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mohawk, New York Posts: 19,477	I would read them but I am not GAY Not that there is anything wrong with that. John Irving is the way to go.

2004-10-07, 02:37 PM	#7
Jim Banned Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mohawk, New York Posts: 19,477	A Prayer for Owen Meany And The Hotel New Hampshire

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urb All the way from Room 101 Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 3,557	Kristian, If you're looking for fantasy novels, then you should look at Terry Pratchett's Discworld series. __________________

2004-10-08, 12:04 PM	#12
thrillho Kids are great, Appu. You can teach them to hate the things you hate and they practically raise themselves now-a-days, you know, with the internet and all Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 194	had to add to the thread after seeing the john irving comments! uw is right--if you've only seen the movies based on his books, then you've missed a lot. garp, hotel new hampshire, cider house rules, and especially a prayer for owen meany (probably my favorite book of all time) are amazing. jim--if you haven't read the water method man (one of irving's earlier books--i believe his third), you should check it out. it's freakin' hilarious! also, infinite jest by david foster wallace is a great book for anyone not put off by 1000+ pages--it's more than worth the time!