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user-inactivated · 1896 days ago · link · · parent · post: The wonderful, weird world of wizard rock

Well, Dumbledore is gay. We can't forget about that crucial detail.

elizabeth · 1893 days ago · link ·

Meh, whatever bullshit JK says on twitter that's not written in the book is just PC-Washing of the text and often total shit literally

Funny how SJW she can be, while Goblins are a total antisemitic caricature.

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user-inactivated · 1893 days ago · link ·

Christopher Hitchens agrees.

I love that review. When I was a kid, I read Harry Potter first. Then I read Phillip Pullman right after. And I'd agree with Hitchens - The Golden Compass is infinitely better, more thrilling, and sends a better message. I only read Harry Potter to get points in the MS Read-a-Thon.

Just to clarify - I think JK is profoundly stupid. You're right - her beliefs are rooted in a very simplistic view of the world. But if kids are willing to sit and read 700+ pages of books it won't be very hard for them to move up.

Holy hell, I think I should do a standalone review of His Dark Materials. That shit was tight.

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Foveaux · 1893 days ago · link ·

My partner just got me a copy of Northern Lights as I admitted I'd never read the series. Am just getting into it now!

Also damn Hitch was good at that. Loved reading his thoughts.