My son bought me the first Harry Potter book.

[MissMillie]

He has told me that I *have* to read it. So I am. (It's not all that often that I take orders from my kid, but well, there ya go.)

Anyway... I'm reading Harry Potter.

Think I'll like it?

[Ravenseye]

1. Depends

If you can get past the poor writing and the many illogical things that make no sense, then you will.

Personally I love the books, even though they sometimes drive me batty.

[derby378]

2. We have a quiz for you at the end of the book

Question 1: Would you identify yourself most closely with Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin?

No right or wrong answer here - it's just a down-and-dirty personality assessment.

[mvd]

3. I think so - I love them

From the writing to the characters to the sense of humor to the great fantasy world it has. Personally, the only thing I don't like about the writing is how she repeats phrases a lot. Otherwise, they are enthralling! I can't put them down.

Once you read the book, see the first movie. The books are the best thing about Harry Potter IMO, but the first two movies are very good. I saw Harry Potter and the Goblet Of Fire, and enjoyed it - but it wasn't great. Dumbledore was too stern IMO (you didn't feel his likability,) Voldemort seemed like any old science fiction villain (though good makeup,) and I thought each event in the Triwizard Tournament needed a little more introduction for those who didn't read the book.