Nellie Posted December 29, 2008 Posted December 29, 2008 Mr Nellie bought be the collectors edition, and it was so beautifully packaged I thought you might like to see it. Flash my Pleo helped me unwrap it. Quote
Nellie Posted December 29, 2008 Author Posted December 29, 2008 Sorry about the different sized images, they are all the same size in photobucket. Hopefully it will sort itself out. Quote
kay_loves_purple Posted December 29, 2008 Posted December 29, 2008 That is a lovely Pleo you got there :) Also, I'm really curious to see what's the book about and if it matches up to the hype. I'm looking forward to see people posting about it around here, to make up my mind whether to read it or not. The collector's edition is very beautiful indeed, congratulations on such a nice gift Quote
Nellie Posted December 29, 2008 Author Posted December 29, 2008 The stories themselves are quite different to the main HP series, there is less humour I thought. They are much more like fables, but I enjoyed them anyway. Quote
Nellie Posted December 29, 2008 Author Posted December 29, 2008 That is a lovely Pleo you got there Flash says, thank you, he thinks you are lovely too. Quote
kay_loves_purple Posted December 29, 2008 Posted December 29, 2008 :) So sweet! PS The spotted cow is lovely too Quote
Nellie Posted December 29, 2008 Author Posted December 29, 2008 The little cow is Flash's friend. She's called Mootilda. Quote
kay_loves_purple Posted December 29, 2008 Posted December 29, 2008 It's very nice to meet them both Quote
DaZZleD Posted January 2, 2009 Posted January 2, 2009 I've heard about them. But they didn't sound at all intriguing... :| Quote
Nellie Posted January 3, 2009 Author Posted January 3, 2009 I've heard about them. But they didn't sound at all intriguing... :| Are you referring to Flash and Mootilda, or The Tales Of Beadle The Bard? Quote
Chimera Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 I cant belive I still havent bought or read these and am not really bothered by it! I was so excited and impatient for every HP book and now this barely interests me Quote
Nollaig Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 I've seen the book in shops and its a lovely looking book - I want to buy it just because of that. Unfortunately I don't like J. K. Rowling. Quote
Chimera Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 Unfortunately I don't like J. K. Rowling. You dont ?? Get out! Quote
Nollaig Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 Ugh. My mother brought the original Harry Pothead book home to me when it first came out, and I read it, hated it and said, 'call me when the movie gets made so I can say 'I told you so.'' I just..... can't stand things with silly names. I like His Dark Materials - sensible names. I like the Abhorsen trilogy - sensible names. I like the Coldfire Trilogy - sensible names. But I'm afraid when humans start being called muggles and squibs, I put the book back on the shelf. EDIT: Having said that, this book is very pretty and would look nice on my bookshelf. Ms. Rowling may get my money yet. Quote
Chimera Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 EDIT: Having said that, this book is very pretty and would look nice on my bookshelf. Ms. Rowling may get my money yet. Well, if it comforts you the money isnt actually for her this time, it's for a charity. Quote
Chrissy Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 I bought the book (small hardcover - not utterly gorgeous binding), and I read it with interest. This little book felt like the efforts of someone feeling as though she no longer has to really try. The depth of the stories was ok, akin to 'muggle' fairy tale books, but the footnotes by Dumbledore were disappointing. I felt JKR could have brought the reader real insights and intellectual stimulation with them, but didn't bother. Yes, they are worth buying as the proceeds go to charity, but perhaps buy and read in time, don't race to read! Quote
Nollaig Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 Well, if it comforts you the money isnt actually for her this time, it's for a charity. Ah thats cool. I will buy it so. Quote
Jo-Bridge Posted January 4, 2009 Posted January 4, 2009 I read it on Christmas day- its just okish! I agree that it seems as if she hasnt tried Quote
Ivyleaf Posted January 4, 2009 Posted January 4, 2009 The Tales Of Beedle The Bard By JK Rowling Oooh I've bought this book but haven't read it yet - so I didn't read either what you all said about it !!! Quote
lexiepiper Posted January 4, 2009 Posted January 4, 2009 I felt it was a shame she didn't add more than 5 very short tales, and I agree about the Dumbledore parts too Quote
Ivyleaf Posted January 5, 2009 Posted January 5, 2009 I personally feel it would be a tragedy of a wonderful inventive, creative brain if she failed to write anything more on Harry Potter. There are so many 'off shoots' she could do involving the main characters. Granted in the last Potter book there was an additional 'what happened next' by her adding a few years later etc but I really can't imagine how Harry Potter who has been such a huge part for the majority of her life can just be laid to rest. I think the media pressure for her to finish the last 3 books put her off writing for a while. I can see her quietly writing something without anyone knowing and in about 5 years or so will suddenly publish another fantastic book. Quote
Chimera Posted January 5, 2009 Posted January 5, 2009 I personally feel it would be a tragedy of a wonderful inventive, creative brain if she failed to write anything more on Harry Potter. Well, we would certainly love to hear more about the magical world and I'm sure she has more than enough material to write a wonderful encyclopedia... But sequels for the sake of sequels aren't a good idea either. If she doesnt feel she has more to tell it would be a shame to force it. And I'm sure her talent for writing could bring us other great books in completely different areas. I'd love to see what else she could invent! Quote
Kell Posted January 6, 2009 Posted January 6, 2009 I quite liked it - a rather delightful collection of fables from Rowling's wizarding world, complete with the notes of Dumbledore on each. A lovely addition to the collection of any Rowling fan. It's a very quick, but very entertaining and enjoyable read. Quote
BookBee8 Posted January 10, 2009 Posted January 10, 2009 I cant belive I still havent bought or read these and am not really bothered by it! I was so excited and impatient for every HP book and now this barely interests me Yep, I'm exactly the same!! I'm just not interested in buying it, I don't know why. Anyone who's read it, is it actually good? Quote
BookBee8 Posted January 10, 2009 Posted January 10, 2009 Oops, I didn't realise that there was another page with all you guys talking about it. My question has already been answered Quote
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