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DECEMBER 1, 2005 at 7:38 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: Aftenposten
In an interesting, yet funny article
from Norway, film director Nina Grünfeld asks "Is it possible that JK Rowling exists?" Grünfeld believes that Rowling is a pseudonym of a group of writers who have written the Harry Potter series, much like the Nancy Drew series. She asks how is it possible for a single mother to create a book that has been published into over 55 languages and sold more than 250 million copies in less than 10 years.
According to the article:
I think the secret behind JK Rowling is guarded more strongly than the entrance to Willy Wonka's chocolate factory. The truth, she believes, won't emerge until the market for Harry Potter is saturated, until the actress behind JK Rowling gets tired of her role and not until the real authors behind the pseudonym feel an enormous need for recognition.
Norwegian translator Torstein Bugge Høverstad, who has translated the Harry Potter books notes that:
The books offer evidence that just one author is behind them. He notes how it took three years to get the fourth book finished, and he sees consistent weaknesses in Rowling's writing that no group of hack writers would leave behind.
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Muggle
Points: 7
ThE_sCrEeChiE_vIoLiNiSt says:
Shge can't be a fake. She signs books and stuff,she also appears in books and the television. Whoever that says she's a fake is just jealous. She is a great author with a wonderful imagination. Maybe Hogwarts is an acual place and we all are muggles. That would be very funny.
Posted Dec 3, 2005 at 8:31 PM EST
Singularly Gifted Witch
Points: 5157
Medea says:
This was interesting. I never knew that about the Nancy Drew series either.
I love conspiracy theories, and maybe I would think about it more if they hadn't phrased it as such
She asks how is it possible for a single mother to create a book that has been published into over 55 languages and sold more than 250 million copies in less than 10 years.
Sounds really insulting to Jo. They should have stuck with their literary criticism like inconsistencies in style
Posted Dec 3, 2005 at 10:16 PM EST
Witch
Points: 982
~Kathy~Evans~ says:
I belive that is in a way a compliment and an insult...she doesn't spe
To think that she is not capable of writing wonderful books...but also think in the sense that they are so good that it's hard to belive that it wasn't a group of people that put it together, therefor Jo (being the ONLY author of this book) is a genious! And she has superwoman cualitites...jugling parenthood and her career must not be easy but she has proven it possible.
Like one of the comments on the article...there ARE people that can be talented AND productive at the same time!
Posted Dec 3, 2005 at 11:28 PM EST
Student
Points: 268
DreamSickle123 says:
Hahaha....quite interesting.... hope that isnt true though, about JKR being more than one writers. whoa, if JKR found out...i dont know...um... I think I'd lose interest in HP if all this was TRuth. (watch, it is true, once the HP series is over...haha)
Posted Dec 3, 2005 at 11:58 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 331
xParselmouthx says:
Wow. Well, maybe J.K. Rowling has magical powers...just kidding.
Unfortunately there will people out there who believe that lady.
Posted Dec 4, 2005 at 12:03 AM EST
Head Boy
Points: 470
eater says:
What a shupid acticle of corse she exist proberbly some mentel hippy out to destory jks reputation but in trying she has destoyed her rep.
Posted Dec 4, 2005 at 1:08 AM EST
Head Boy
Points: 427
photogenic peeves says:
What if this was true and we were all hoodwinked by a bunch of lowlifes who now struck it big.
Posted Dec 4, 2005 at 3:08 AM EST
Magical Sanitary Supplier
Points: 2518
5225 says:
Well, everybody is entitled to have an opinion, but in my opinion, this article is a laugh. It may be true for other authors/series, but not this one. JK Rowling is real, and I believe her.
Posted Dec 4, 2005 at 4:07 AM EST
Squib
Points: 180
AurorMish says:
Out of all rumours and ideas, this is probably the craziest one I've heard. A large percent of people are definitely sure the Harry potter is written by Rowling no doubt about the that but it is interesting to think of it the other way... This sounds like Rita skeeter using her quick notes quill...=P
Posted Dec 4, 2005 at 6:27 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1682
*Ginny* says:
It's funny but if I were JK I'd be offended! They're insulting her amazing talent for writing - of course any normal person can write something as brilliant as Harry Potter!
Posted Dec 4, 2005 at 6:54 AM EST
Witch
Points: 605
Sahara says:
I think the article was funny but I truly believe that this world of magic and wonder has been created by JKR a truly creative writer.
Posted Dec 4, 2005 at 8:14 AM EST
Cryptologist
Points: 3015
Veronica Smethley says:
I don't think it was funny; I think people should not point accusing fingers on the best author of the best bokks in the world.
Posted Dec 4, 2005 at 10:45 AM EST
Witch
Points: 854
Khay says:
Wow, that's probably one of the dumbest things I've ever heard. If there was more than one author, why would they want to hide it? Plus Jk has been to some of the intreviewa why would they only let one of them get all the glory?
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Posted Dec 4, 2005 at 10:45 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1401
Dobby`s Friend says:
Hey, news from Norway! That's not often. I heard this woman in the radio the other day. Interesting theory, but I don't relly believe it. Not that it really would matter, the books are great anyway.
Posted Dec 4, 2005 at 10:59 AM EST
Ravies Flying Instructor
Points: 3161
love2fly says:
Very good conspiracy theory...
To bad its to far fatched...
On the other hand to imagine such a thing does take an imaginitive mind.
Posted Dec 4, 2005 at 11:03 AM EST
Queen of Mount Doom
Points: 3519
Luna83 says:
What kind of question is that? Hope JKRowling sees that article! actually. it's kinda funny.. does she exist?!
Posted Dec 4, 2005 at 11:44 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 352
Inannalia says:
That's an interesting thought. But I believe that JKR is one real person.
Posted Dec 4, 2005 at 11:56 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1049
thirsty4hp7 says:
She asks how is it possible for a single mother to create a book that has been published into over 55 languages and sold more than 250 million copies in less than 10 years. It's because she's amazing.
Posted Dec 4, 2005 at 12:42 PM EST
Perenne Sub Sole Nihil
Points: 19262
R. A. B. says:
This is absolutely hilarious, oh Jo you must read this!!
Posted Dec 4, 2005 at 1:10 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 20
Holley says:
Where do people get this stuff.
I mean come on!
But funny ha ha ha ha ha!
Posted Dec 4, 2005 at 1:17 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 20
Holley says:
I wonder what JKR will say about this one.
She'll probably get a big laugh out of it.
Posted Dec 4, 2005 at 2:16 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1370
hellothere says:
auntyj: I had no idea that the Nacy Drew series was written by a bunch of people either! Anything can be possible! But, I still doubt JKR doesn't exists.
Posted Dec 4, 2005 at 2:56 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 86
Moose_Crossing says:
Some people have the most amazing imaginations.
Posted Dec 4, 2005 at 3:18 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 503
Zauber says:
That has to be one of the most ridiculous stories I have ever heard .
Posted Dec 4, 2005 at 3:41 PM EST
Witch
Points: 543
Fliz says:
I think J.K will die when she hear this! All her hard work made to sound to so much so. I know the books are very excellent but can;t someone accept that someone is clever enough to write them?
Posted Dec 4, 2005 at 3:49 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1492
*PotterPrincess* says:
I can't believe how many things people make up. I mean how can they say that JKR doesn't exist. I mean it's just crazy! CRAZY I TELL YOU! CRAZY!
Posted Dec 4, 2005 at 4:10 PM EST
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