Have you read Harry Potter more than once?
By sarilynne
@sarilynne (273)
Canada
December 8, 2006 7:56pm CST
Because of the awesomeness of this series, I have read all six books about 7 times each. Is anyone else as obsessed as I am? Why is it that I can read them over and over again? Usually I have to wait years in between reading a book for the second time, but this year alone I think I have read the entire series two or three times.
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@Shivercide (108)
• United States
14 Dec 06
Not yet, because I love reading in general and there are so many other books I'd like to pick up and read (and have since I've read the Harry Potter series). But I do plan on it someday, because I love Harry Potter and the knowledge that we are waiting for the very last book to come out is killing me.
@sarilynne (273)
• Canada
18 Dec 06
Do you think you'll read the series again right before reading the last book? I know I definitely will.. I love reading them in order!
@kellahinx (370)
• United States
18 Dec 06
I always try to reread them before the next book comes out.
@sayanakaharry (290)
• India
21 Dec 06
have read the whole series more than once. its simply awesome.
@sarilynne (273)
• Canada
21 Dec 06
How many times have you read the series? I am having trouble not running to go read them again right now!
@sarilynne (273)
• Canada
21 Dec 06
100% agree with you! So many layers to get through - one reading just does not suffice!
@kaka135 (14931)
• Malaysia
21 Dec 06
7 times each? That's a lot! I don't think I've ever read any book for that many times...except for text book. haha~~
I haven't read any of them yet. :p
I seldom read novels, it's just because it will take me much time to read a book, and I just can't stop reading once I started.
So, I prefer to read some motivational books nowadays, those with chapters, and not continuous one.
@sarilynne (273)
• Canada
21 Dec 06
Well, the Harry Potter books do have chapters, though you'd be hard pressed to stop yourself after just one. I know how you feel about not being able to put a book down once you've started, but these are definitely worth the read if you can find the time.
@killerman7777 (114)
• India
21 Dec 06
I have read al lthe six more than 10 times each.
espsceilly Hbp 17 times....
and btw i am writing a Version of book 7 u can read it and tell me how is it?
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@sarilynne (273)
• Canada
21 Dec 06
I also feel like they never get old because there is always something new to discover!
@valmiki9 (1171)
• India
12 Dec 06
Yes i have read all of them to times each.The imagination of JKR astounds me but some how wi caanot but remember Lord of the rings along with Harry potter.
@sarilynne (273)
• Canada
18 Dec 06
The imagination and detail in the novels gets me every time. Always discovering something new, some new way different elements of the story are linked together. Astounding is a perfect way to describe it!
@ownado (1679)
• Portugal
18 Dec 06
I didn't even read it once how could I have read it twice or three times. As reading isn't really for me and I've tried to watch the first (I think it was the first) movie and I couldn't finish watching it so I think I will never be reading any Harry Potter book.
@sarilynne (273)
• Canada
19 Dec 06
That's a shame.. you really should give the books (or at least the movies) a try.
If reading isn't for you, maybe you just haven't found something that interests you yet... I know someone who never used to read and then he started reading books about poker, and he loves to read those!
@shinobi (389)
• Philippines
12 Dec 06
No i haven't read it for more than once, I just started reading them and I find it rewarding compared to watching the film. I really prefer reading the book first, then watching the film so as to know the real score about the characters and story.
@sarilynne (273)
• Canada
18 Dec 06
I completely agree about reading the book first, as so much is left out of the films (as well done as they are). Then again I tend to find that is the case with any book/movie combination. It's definitely worth it to read them again once you've finished the series - you discover so much more on a second//third reading that you didn't see the first time around.
@GnosticGoddess (5626)
• United States
13 Dec 06
I've read all of them at least twice and most three times. I'm not up to your count but I do enjoy them very, very much. Harry's my hero.
@sarilynne (273)
• Canada
18 Dec 06
Is Harry your favorite character? I don't know who my favorite character is, but I think they are all extremely wellt hought out and developed. J.K. thought out the backstory of every student in Harry's year before writing - she knows all of her characters so well. I think it's amazing!
@kellahinx (370)
• United States
18 Dec 06
I lost track after a while. I know that I've read the first 4 over 12 times and book six 4 or 5 times. book five is somewhere in between. I just keep rereading them and can't get enough.
I think it is partially because the series isn't over and I really want to know how it ends.
@sarilynne (273)
• Canada
18 Dec 06
I know what you mean... I'm so incredibly anxious for book 7 to come out... I can't wait! I want to know what the title is going to be... I think I'll go do a bit of searching (though she probably hasn't released it yet) for gossip and such :)
@elizabeth525 (654)
• United States
20 Dec 06
i usually wait until the newest book comes out then i reread the entire series before readign the newest book..and the next one is 7!!!!! OMG!!!!! i cant wait..if anyone knows when it is coming out let me know!
@sarilynne (273)
• Canada
20 Dec 06
I am eagerly anticipationg the release of book 7 as well! I am just as excited as you are. I do the same thing when I new book comes out but usually can't wait that long to reread the series. I unfortunately have no clue when book 7 is coming out though I'm hoping it is next year!!!
@rishi_raju (27)
• India
20 Dec 06
i dont think there would be anyone who has read the book only once.. i read the first four parts atlest half a dozen times.. it just is so interesting that u can never put it down until u finish it.
@sarilynne (273)
• Canada
20 Dec 06
I knwo what you mean! I have to make sure I don't have anything I need to do the following week because once I start one I have to read them all. But surpringly enough there are people who have responded that they haven't even read the books once let alone multiple times! It's sad how much they are missing out on...
@mygreyparrot (1461)
• United States
12 Dec 06
I have all the books. I only read them once. I will watch the movies over and over.
@sarilynne (273)
• Canada
18 Dec 06
Watching the movies again can be a quick way to get my Harry Potter fix when I need it and don't have 4 days to devote to reading the whole series over, but I find it's a much richer experience to be able to sit down and immerse myself into the novels. They have so much that the movies are lacking... Definitely worth reading again to discover new things within.
@Ravenladyj (22902)
• United States
12 Dec 06
I havent read Harry Potter once let alone more than once LOL I will in time but its not top on my list of books to read..
@sarilynne (273)
• Canada
18 Dec 06
It definitely should be up there at the top! It really is a fantastic series. I have many friends who resisted and resisted reading it and when they finally did they were shocked at what they'd been missing out on.
I love your display pic by the way, Don Hertzfeld?
@hassei_takano (1411)
• Indonesia
12 Dec 06
Umh. I read vol 3 till 5 tim. But other volume only 1-2 time (from book vol 1, and 4)
the rest of it only once. too long. I read it skiming ^^
@sarilynne (273)
• Canada
18 Dec 06
They are quite long, but it is definitely worth it to read the later books over again, at least once or twice more - you notice so many things in a second or third reading that you didn't notice during the first time around. Hence the complexitiy of the storylines and why they are so fantastic!
@ragavan01 (53)
• India
12 Dec 06
i read it 5 times over and over i just can't stop thinking....reading...a best collection after along time
@sarilynne (273)
• Canada
18 Dec 06
Agreed. Every now and then I have to read it over - I also love checking out J K Rowling's website and other Harry Potter sites for news and updates about book 7, rumours that J.K. turns down, etc.
@umer6945salman (1389)
• Pakistan
12 Dec 06
yeah i have read each book 4 times and Half blood prince and Prisoner of Azkaban 8 times. I dont seem to get bored of it.
@sarilynne (273)
• Canada
18 Dec 06
I know what you mean about not getting bored of the series. Every now and then I get the urge to read through the entire series again, and usually get through all six books in 3-4 days.
@sarilynne (273)
• Canada
18 Dec 06
I'm a little obsessed! I'm not even sure how many times I've read them all now. I think I've read the whole series three times THIS YEAR alone! What keeps you coming back?
