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.
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.