FREE ESSAY ON HARRY POTTER

HARRY POTTER

In the past couple years, there has been a growing phenomenon in the world of children's
literature, this phenomenon is Harry Potter. J.K. Rowlings series of novels about a young
wizard and his years at Hogwarts School of Wizarding and Witchcraft, has become one of
the most successful children's book series of all time. Before reading any of the now
four novels, one may find it hard to believe that a children's novel may be so
entertaining. But once one starts reading any of the four books, it is plain to see why
these books are so popular.
Before first reading a Harry Potter novel, I was skeptical that a children's book about
an orphan wizard going to school would be entertaining. But within 15 minutes I found
myself unable to stop reading. There are many elements, which contribute to this novels
addictiveness. The character development is simple yet complex enough to get an adult
reader interested. From the large gentle giant Hagrid, to the malicious trouble maker
Lucious Malfoy.
Another aspect which I believe makes the novel so great, is the authors writing style.
The way Rowling writes, the story is always moving without periods in which the reader is
struggling to continue reading on, but instead leaving the reader in a suspense so to
speak of what will happen next. Whether it is a fight for his life, winning a quidditch
match, or just staying out of trouble, these novels are anything but boring. This I
believe, is one of the biggest reasons why these books have been such a success, the
author knows how to keep the story going at all times in order to maintain the readers
attention. 
Another factor which I believe has led to the novels success is that while reading, the
reader wishes that they could live in this fantasy world created by Rowling where life is
anything but ordinary. The novels make the reader somewhat desire a life like the one led
by the characters of the novels, like going to a school to learn wizarding, always having
extraordinary things happen and just being at Hogwarts seems like an unequaled joy for
some. These novels have the ability to reignite the long lost imaginations of adults, and
keep the imaginations of children strong. 
Although I am a strong supporter of this book series, I do find one thing wrong with the
books. All the novels have endings which are almost the same, Harry saves the day and
Voldemort the major antagonist gets defeated in one way or another. Also only Harry and
his friends seem to be the ones who go on adventures to defeat huge beasts or save family
members from monsters known as dementors, this to me makes the novel slightly unappealing
but still one of the best books I have ever read. 
In conclusion, the Harry Potter book series may seem like a mystery success at first, but
once read, they are easily understood and enjoyed by many. Although it contains one small
flaw, it still maintains its appeal to many. The characters, plot, and overall depth of
the books combine to make, in my opinion the best book series published in the past 5
years.