Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
May 23rd 2006 10:42
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Adult's edition)
I found it hard to read the first and second Harry Potter books as I came to the series late, around the time I saw the film to 'Chamber of Secrets'. I found it hard to read because I already knew everything that was going to happen, but if you ever intend to read any Harry Potter book it's imperative that you read them from the start because there are a lot of details and characters that aren't fully serviced by the (otherwise excellent) films.
Since the first Harry Potter book is the slimmest of the series (the books of which grow to amazing page counts for 'childrens' books as the series goes on), very little of it is unseen in the film. The only exception is a superfluous but entertaining chapter in which the children attend a DeathDay party for the ghost Nearly Headless Nick.
Something idiotic: In the U.S. this book (and the accompanying film) is known as 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' because Americans apparently don't like philosophy or anything that mentions it even in passing.
The Welsh version
If you don't like Harry Potter... I'm amazed you read this far.
I have a Welsh language version of this book and it rules. This doesn't really have all that much relevance but I just like letting people know because it's really rad.
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Comment by Shani
I read the books first and I think the movies do justice to them, utilising the advantages and disadvantages of the medium.
I still haven't read the latest one, Im saving it for a uni break since I know I won't be able to put it down. Therese spoiled the major surprise though, what a biatch!