Tuesday, July 24, 2007



I am not an avid fan of the Harry Potter series (author: J.K. Rowling). Sure, I do own hardbound copies of books two and three but never, never did I give myself a chance to sit and read it. Yes, it was a useless purchase because it is now collecting dust down in the basement book rack. Seriously, I was a money-waster (and I am not proud of that!). Well, I tried to read it before but after finally figuring out that it was too long and I probably could not stand it any longer, I'd give up and place book on the shelf. Every now and then, I tried to recondition myself into actually giving the book another try but it eventually ended up as an unfinished, unread book. (If I am not mistaken, I only got to read book two up to Chapter 6.) But looking at it now, I am amazed at how many fans it had drawn world-wide. Frankly, I think there is more to the book itself that makes people hooked to it. And that is what I attempt to figure out.... some other time.

Recently, newspapers were actually covered with articles about its upcoming release (which was incredibly a BLAST) and now (yes, as early as now), there are published reviews. I just cannot imagine how much these people were devoted to reading Harry Potter in a span of like, two days (or even less!). If I were them, I would have drained my eyes too much that they'll probably have eyebags as dark as a black eye. No kidding. And another thing, if I were them I'd not drool on some J.K. Rowling book but rather, another Sophie Kinsella series which btw, I am currently hunting in bookstores.

Harry Potter is more veered on witchcraft adventures of "The-Boy-Who-Lived" and if you know me, I am not fanatic about those types of fiction. I am more inclined toward novels which are conversational in tone and easily understood. Also, its characters are someone I could relate to at the moment or maybe, some time in the future. Take Sophie Kinsella's Shop-a-Holic series for instance (which I actually am proud to say that I completely read); another would be Anne Brashares' "The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants." Needless to say, I am (maybe) a boring type of literature enthusiast. (No, I am not offended if you dub me so because I respect your opinion.) I stick to what is common (for me) and seldom (seldom!) tries out something new when it comes to reading.

I do not know exactly why but there is quite an excitement going on deep inside me. I am drawn to much of Harry Potter reviews without knowing the actual reason/s behind it. Yes, I am NOT an avid fan (to prove that, I haven't even watched the movie) but there is something deep inside me practically trying to pull my inner self outward and somewhat saying, "Hey loser, why don't you try out something new." I do not know where this inner calling is trying to lead me but I do feel that it is to a road I am not familiar of.

At the moment, I am completely sharing doubts on whether I should give Harry Potter a try (even though it is TOO late!) or mainly just ignore it. Hm, I guess a little more push and you'll find me in the bookstore trying to squeeze in my way just to get a grasp of the whole series. Hello bookstore, I am here to raid you once again. And Hello Harry Potter, welcome me to your world.