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lightstar1154 
You are exactly right, and I was so excited to hear that quote at mass this week!
Yeah... there are always going to be people who will argue on and on about there being no symbolism or moral nature of the books... maybe they ought to reread
..or read it at all!
I didn't know you were Catholic too! Yay! Anyhoo...Obviously, and most importantly, the books are entertaining and have classic characters with whom you can fall in love. But, I think they are very enjoyable for the older readers because they give you something to think about. They have depth, something you can really sink your teeth into. They start conversations. They spark creativity in fans...fanfiction anyone? And they have great messages, and I think that is going to only help them become bestsellers even twenty years from now!
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EmmaRiddle A review is meant to be critical
otherwise what's the point? A text is meant to make you think - books are there to be analysed - they have a meaning beyond just entertainment. It seems Mr. Hitchens has not heard the phrase "suspend your disbelief". We know HP is a bit illogical - what maniac, other than Voldemort, waits until May-June every year to attack a school kid?
And as for me? I'm Luna's woman!
All very true, Emma. I think he is trying too hard to be critical, if that makes sense. Like you said, he needs to be able to read rather than critique every little thing. It is, as I said above, mostly written for entertainment...
Shannon
