Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Bond · 07-16-2005, 02:06 PM

So, I picked up my copy this morning. I've only read a little of it, but it's pretty good so far. Don't be afraid to admit that you too bought the book.

DarkMaster · 07-16-2005, 02:20 PM

So, is this the last book? Or is this series ever going to end?

Happydude · 07-16-2005, 03:19 PM

i believe the series will end with either this or the next book where pothead dies...

that's only what i heard...

Dylflon · 07-16-2005, 03:26 PM

I was heading out to Boston Pizza last night with some friends and we drove by the Chapters there which was having a midnight sale of the book. There were all sorts of people dressed up like wizards with broomsticks and all.

I was a little disturbed. My friend ran out and started challenging the people in line to a game of Quidditch.

thatmariolover · 07-16-2005, 06:51 PM

Yeah, I went to the midnight opening last night, I've finished the book. Definitely the best in the series, if also the saddest and the darkest.

I really enjoyed it.

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Originally Posted by DarkMaster

So, is this the last book? Or is this series ever going to end?

There is, and always has been, seven books planned for the series. One for every year at Hogwarts. Although some of that changes slightly, I still believe there will be seven books.

DarkMaster · 07-16-2005, 09:46 PM

You got it last night and finished it already? Holy crap man, isn't something like 700 pages long?

Blackmane · 07-16-2005, 10:36 PM

Just finished the book as well...what to say, what to say?

I guess all I can say is that the book leaves you wanting to see a comedy or something cheery. However, I would also say that it is the best in the series because of the depth that you delve into all the characters and how so much stuff ties together, yet somehow makes more questions come up.

Ambiguous meaning...and uncertain futures await our heroes.

thatmariolover · 07-16-2005, 11:30 PM

Yeah, now that I've read it I'm listening to the audiobook on my iPod, hoping to draw a few more conclusions and pick up on some vague hints.

Listening always helps me with that.

Let me just say, without spoiling what's on it, that page 606 was spoiled for me. A gigantic scan of the page, shoved in my face while looking for a midnight release store.

So if you've read it already, skip back to that page and reread which one it is. And you'll know why I was sick to my stomach for a week before the book came out.

The very worst aspect, without any of the good in the book to go with it.