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Am I too old to read Harry Potter?

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Mummy2022FT · 03/08/2023 16:44

In my twenties. Never read books nor seen the films... feel like I've missed out!

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Grinchymother · 03/08/2023 17:04

I read them all in my mid 30s when my eldest was reading them. I used to nab it whichever one he was reading after he'd gone to sleep and give it back in the morning. My now 30 year old recently took the whole series home from her old bedroom and has re read them all.
Never too old!

GigiAnnna · 03/08/2023 17:00

Of course you're not too old. I've reread all my daughter's Jacqueline Wilson. I'm not really a fan of Harry Potter.

wisewomanmummy · 03/08/2023 16:58

Sorry, "too!"

wisewomanmummy · 03/08/2023 16:57

Never to old! I'm 77 and I watch the films over and over, I love them! I did read the books first though.

legsjusttoomanylegs · 03/08/2023 16:55

Myself and another work colleague actually started reading it aloud for someone else in our office who was 35 and never read it. It was a wonderful story to share and see them engaged with it. And absolutely the books more than the films, they really tried but it isn't the same. There should be more reading aloud and sharing stories with adults.

RhubarbFairy · 03/08/2023 16:49

khakitrousers · 03/08/2023 16:46

I'm 45, started reading them in my 20s (got them as they were published from Order of the Phoenix onwards) and still re read.

Same. I'm 41. I bought the first one as I was stuck on a delayed train and didn't have anything else to read. Saw it when I went to get a cup of tea from the on-board shop and thought 'why not'. Went out and bought the next three the next day, and like this PP, had the rest as they were published (loved the midnight openings of Waterstones). They're modern classics.

BasiliskStare · 03/08/2023 16:47

No - but do read the books before you watch the films - if you do - I think the films are very poor substitutes . Also if you start from the beginning I think the shorter earlier ones are better.

Iheartmysmart · 03/08/2023 16:47

I’m 56 and am currently listening to them on audible at bedtime. Unfortunately Stephen Fry has a very relaxing voice and I fall asleep after about 15 minutes so it’s taking a while.

I read all the books to DS when he was small and we’ve watched all the films.

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Mummy2022FT · 03/08/2023 16:46

Ok I tell a lie I've seen about 30 mins of the first film when it came on Netflix but thanks to your comments I'm going to not watch anymore and buy the first book!

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khakitrousers · 03/08/2023 16:46

I'm 45, started reading them in my 20s (got them as they were published from Order of the Phoenix onwards) and still re read.

DelurkingAJ · 03/08/2023 16:46

Nope. Please read before you watch the films though!

MMorales · 03/08/2023 16:45

Nope

ZigZag21 · 03/08/2023 16:45

Never too old. I've asked for first editions for my birthday. I'm 30+

TeenDivided · 03/08/2023 16:45

Never too old.

Read the books first before watching the films.

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