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Message: <blockquote data-quote="WayneLigon" data-source="post: 2727808" data-attributes="member: 3649">I've liked all the books and I thought the movies to date have been excellent. I think the books are well-written and really not just for kids or young adults; I think they're entertaining to a high degree and can really be enjoyed by all ages equally well because there's something in there for everyone. They have some very memorable characters, and the hints of the adult 'Wizarding World' show some nice and consistant world building going on behind the scenes. One thing I like is that Harry has faults. Him being a 'chosen one' could have easily led to a series about a kid who does everything better than everyone else to the point of not really even needing a supporting cast. Harry has some flaws, some significant ones, and he doesn't overcome them easily; he's really just starting to come to grips with certain things even now, which is really believable in a young boy. Going back and re-reading the books, you can see him grow up. Harry changes over time, as do all his supporting cast. They change and react in pretty realistic ways to the increasingly tragic events of the storyline. Harry needs his supporting cast and they need him; he's the driving force behind most of what they do but they each feed on the other. Klaus, I'd suggest trying to get them from the library if they're too expensive to buy. They really are some excellent books.</blockquote>