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In just over two days the final Harry Potter book is out ending a ten year legacy from JK Rowling of a story spanning seven years.

I must admit I was pleasantly surprised with how much I liked the latter books as they became darker. The depths of her writing really is quite remarkable, quite easily on a par wth JRR Tolkien and the world (including dates, languages, histories, maps and traditions) he created in his mind.

JK is now a billionairess from the series which has been written in mulpitple languages with two more films still to come as well as theme parks planned for the US, Europe and Asia. The books, originally written for children have been read by people of all sexes and ages in all four corners of the globe.

I like it when nice people from humble beginnings do well. I take my hat off to JK.

yup, the lady done well. I've read them all, though not quite in the "queue up in Tesco's at midnight" category, they've all been well worth reading

Remarkably popular, took my kids see the latest film last weekend, and it worked for adults and kids alike.

the film is poo

I think the books are great.  I got in to them on holiday a few years ago, great reading for lounging about.  Haven't pre-ordered the new book but I expect my local Sainsburys will have more copies than they know what to do with so I'll pop out and grab a copy.

Actually quite agree about the Tolkien comparison.  Some of the stuff she has created has been amazing.

I agree with Rodney the recent offering is indeed poo

oh! I actually enjoyed it

Never mind, two views make a market and all that

The release of one coincided with my eldest's birthday, yes I was in the queue, well would have been if the other residents of Caterham had shown any interest.

Oh and the films are a neat bit of cinematography.

I bet Barry Norman, Jonathan Ross & Mark Kermode are shitting themselves with worry about their jobs ;)

i have a great range of vocabulary ty. poo, shit, crap, poor, pisspoor, horsedump. to mention a few.

I me two  ;iagree;

I hated all of the films until this recent one. Thought it was actually ok.

its all poo the books and the film and the 90 year old teenager utter crap imo lol

:tikay: bring back Shakespeare eh :D

They're great fun!

100% agree silo  :)up now that guy could write!

I'll be queueing at Tesco's on Friday night, unlike Tighty!

have they a special on pies sheriff? let me know il meet you there  rotflmfao

Very well done to JK for her success

I must be one of the few people who have never read, nor watched any of them....

Save them for desperation when I'm TRULY bored!!

They're great books, there's nothing to dislike about them.

I only ever read the first harry potter book which whilst it was amiable and pleasant to read was not well written or quite imaginative enough to merit the worldwide acclaim it seemed to receive.

 Having said that, the true harry potter fans have told me the first book is probably the worst one, and that the series develops much deeper and more complex themes as it progresses.

I am being dragged out to watch delighted to be going to see the latest harry potter film this friday so will divulge my opinion of this, then!

PS I have the utmost respect for JK Rowling whose life story is fascinating and her path to success is an amazing story in itself....

Liked all the books and all the films and would recommend them to all.

Just got back now from the cinema and i think its a great film, a hell of a lot darker than the others but still well directed and a great piece of cinematography.

Wasnt as good as last film though purely because i managed to wangle some tickets for the missus and I for the midnight showing of the goblet of fire on its release date so was cool watching that then coming out of cinema about 3 o clock on a foggy night and letting you mind wander (my hands wandered later!)

I never ever dreamt of watching them before the gf persuaded me too and havent looked back since. Havent read books yet as would like to get the complete set which im sure they will be bringing out soon and just keep on reading!

Also, I wouldn't judge the books by watching the films.  With the exception of the first one, they've had to cut out huge chunks of the books in the films.

The films are enjoyable in their own right, but nowhere near as enjoyable as the books.

I spent several years taking the mickey out of all these adults who were reading 'kiddie books'.  Oh how they laughed at me when I got totally hooked on them after being dragged kicking and screaming to the first film.

Just working my way through them once again in preparation for this weekend!

Sad git I hear you say?  Yep, that's me!

Lord of the Rings>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Harry Potter....

Clearly, but that's not in question

Harry Potter = fast food.
 terrible but can be addictive.

Not read any of the books but saw the first film at the cinema and wasn't too impressed.

Then again it's not really my thing I don't think as I fell asleep in two of the LOTR films too.

On a positive note though, I woke up both times and they were still walking towards some big mountain so didn't miss much.

I've read all of the books and seen the first three films. I think the series as a whole has gone downhill since the fourth book which is IMO the best - it had the right mix of darkness, action and hell it wasn't 700 pages long - the fifth and sixth books seemed to take hundreds of pages to get going and just weren't as exciting. JK is a smart girl to end the series before it jumps the shark.

Under/Over on how many 'major characters' snuff it. Can't see Harry getting rubbed out, as that closes a few too many doors.

I've read the new book already, and to be fair it's probably the worst of the lot, and I HATED Order of the Phoenix. Can't go into detail without spoilering, sorry!

Wait for Transformers instead...

Sunday afternoon - ahhhhhhh

Went to see the film last night, dragged kicking and screaming by my girlfriend.

The film was, well, ok.

The good parts were it looks great, with some nice visual effects and this translates the magic of harry potter's world nicely. Of course, the cast is filled with a plethora of british talent.... gary oldman, ralph fiennes , robbie coltrane etc but I have to say I think even at this early age it appears as though Daniel Radcliffe has little talent for acting. Considering he's the hero of the piece, it was nearly impossible to empathise with his wooden, banal Harry and this hurt the film somewhat.

Miichael gambon seemed to be going through the motions a little, but Gary Oldman is good and Imelda Staunton puts it the best performance as the stuffy, slightly evil, ministry-appointed teacher. Even I was rooting for her to get her commuppance.

There are many plot holes in the film and non harry potter fans will find several aspects of the plot confusing and contrived. Overall though it just about hangs together and although it will mainly appeal to children and harry potter fans id give it a 6/10.

That's some going, 608 pages in about an hour and a half?

Is someone going to tell me who, if anyone, 'gets it' in the new book?

just got it for my mrs..8.99 at waterstones...Borders are actually selling it for the full retail price @17.99 lol

Yeah who copes it?? Is it a full blooded Kill Bill execution style killing on Harry i wonder?!

Yeah, I know, thought it was well later when I looked at my clock!

Did u get an advance copy somehow? because its not physically possible to read the entire book in 2 hours 19 minutes...

But does he die in the end,,,,,?????

Never read any of the books, although my son has... Is he going to get upset with this new book, coz the young 4 eyed wizard has had his pokey arse whooped by someone else...

Edit - Just remembered his name Voldemort

Beware link contains spoilers for new book

http://www.zendurl.com/h/hallows/

For those non readers ;)

pretty much all of that is wrong

Spoilsport

just read the last page, sigh is that it, won't bother reading the rest....