Whilst I agree with most of your sentiment, comapring Harry Potter to Shakespeare is ludicrous. The books simply cannot be praised on literary merit. I'd certainly agree that Rowling can tell a good story, and has done so consistently over several books. She cannot, however, compare to a truly talented author in terms of literary ability. I read the latest book after reading "The Life of Pi" and "In Cold Blood", and the contrast was notable. Rowling's writing is, by comparison, rather mediocre.
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Whilst I agree with most of your sentiment, comapring Harry Potter to Shakespeare is ludicrous. The books simply cannot be praised on literary merit. I'd certainly agree that Rowling can tell a good story, and has done so consistently over several books. She cannot, however, compare to a truly talented author in terms of literary ability. I read the latest book after reading "The Life of Pi" and "In Cold Blood", and the contrast was notable. Rowling's writing is, by comparison, rather mediocre.