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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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Professor
(Moderator)
Points: 1180
Vermin Jerky says:
*Begins laughing herself stupid and can't stop*
Posted Dec 5, 2005 at 9:57 PM EST
rockstar
Points: 2857
Harry_J Potter says:
Haha! Thats great. They aren't... serious are they? Coz if they're not, then its funny, if they are... Well its still funny, but in a stupid way. Haha
Posted Dec 5, 2005 at 10:01 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 592
*_-Dumbledore-_* says:
Interesting.... Kinda stupid Jkr is just that good!!!!!!!!! If not better...
Posted Dec 5, 2005 at 10:02 PM EST
Lady of the Rings
Points: 4116
Padfoot4387 says:
Um, okay. While I do love a good conspiracy theory, having it on my favorite author... is a bit ridiculous. I mean, it's just like what the mugglenet moderator said in that interview with JKR about H/Hr shippers- DELUSIONAL. Not that H/Hr shippers are delusional, but the Norwegian director, on the other hand... *shakes head*
Posted Dec 5, 2005 at 10:07 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1961
Wart says:
Hahaha thats hilarious and is prbably true. Ive often wondered the same thing about authors like Peirs anthony and others who have written like 80 books....
Posted Dec 5, 2005 at 10:57 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 331
cckeimig says:
Ridiculous! And as they said in the blurb above, there are too many errors that a team of writers wouldn't allow to go through. Besides, after reading HBP, how could one doubt it's only one overworked mom doing all of this? I'm not the only one who thinks the book feels a bit rushed. Not that I don't like the story line or anything, but she could have gone deeper into lots of aspects of the story, but chose not to do so.
Posted Dec 5, 2005 at 11:23 PM EST
Eccentric Princess
Points: 5200
Remix!! says:
A very silly thing to say really.... Cannot believe,... Imean Carolyn keene cannot be behind this.. JKR is a real author and one among the best! Look at this.. Nancy Drew is always 18., But Harry Potter grows older every book!!
NAn
Posted Dec 6, 2005 at 4:30 AM EST
Witch
Points: 718
ewfan123 says:
Thats just weird. Of course JK Rowling exists! How can you think that she doesn't? There is so much proof!!!
Posted Dec 6, 2005 at 7:09 AM EST
Witch
Points: 762
bewitched_gal says:
Heheheheheeheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
tht waz quite a funny artile! enjoyed it !
Posted Dec 6, 2005 at 8:56 AM EST
Elite Dragon Rider
Points: 3843
DragonRider says:
TEE HEE! Funny article! I hope that J K Rowling see's this! I hope that she posts it on her website. Does she ever update that thing aside from the Wizard of the Month?
Posted Dec 6, 2005 at 9:10 AM EST
Witch
Points: 619
dance_girl says:
I have to disagree with Nina Grünfeld. JK Rowling is not like Lemmony Snicket. She just has a great mind for story writing. Its almost like if Leonardo Da Vinci was ever been able to paint all those great paintings alone? Believe it or not, he did. And so Jk Rowling wrote all those books by herself.
Posted Dec 6, 2005 at 11:05 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 30
{.:Rea-Draco's Love:.} says:
I wouldn't be surprized if she doesn't exist...*looks around* *people stare* *cricket chirps* WHAT?! I DIDN'T DO IT! CURSE YOU MOUTH OF MINE!
Posted Dec 6, 2005 at 2:38 PM EST
Student
Points: 234
Ron rocks my socks! says:
People are just jealous of here amazing wrtitting skills. JK Rowling is the real auther and that s that.
Posted Dec 6, 2005 at 6:50 PM EST
Heiress of Gryffindor
Points: 3537
Nienna Narmolanya says:
Haha...
That's odd. I think JK Rowling is real. Why does she know so much about the books then? Well, not a good question, but come on, seriously, we all know what she looks like,a dn it would've been found out by now if it was actually a group of writers and not just one. Duh.
Posted Dec 6, 2005 at 8:19 PM EST
Student
Points: 249
potions_master says:
OKAY..................................What an ummm, funny article. I actually chuckled a little in spite of its ridiculous stupidity. I like "conspiracy theories" just as much as the next person, but I'm sorry, that woman (If SHE does indeed exist) is an absolute idiot. I mean, give me a break, what is she thinking? I actually don't know what else to say. I'm at a loss for words, which, believe me, is saying something. I guess It just really bugs me when things like this get printed. Writers for newspapers need to have SOME plausible facts before they publish absolute rubbish like this article. I actually feel ANGRY with this woman. Rowling needs to track her down and give her a slap in the face after PROVING that she DOES exist. WHAT A BRAINLESS PERSON!
Posted Dec 6, 2005 at 8:55 PM EST
Witch
Points: 780
Jess the potter fan says:
HAHA!!! i got a laugh out of this one!!!
But this is bazar!! is this guy loopy!!!
Posted Dec 6, 2005 at 9:37 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1453
smart hermione says:
Yo WHAT?????????? Yeah right, sure, everyone's gonna believe that, starting with me. Pur-lease! Of course there's a j.k. rowling. People who try to lie just because they're jealous are so low! NOT EVEN THE QUIBBLER COULD BEAT THIS ONE!!!!!!!
If i was jk, I would be really angry bout this, especially after all the hard work!
Posted Dec 7, 2005 at 9:26 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 347
quiet_daphne says:
The style is so similar in each and she repeatedly uses the same patterns, clues and loopholes. Her stories, though highly enjoyable, when taken apart are very formula based and it is the same for each installment.
Posted Dec 7, 2005 at 2:08 PM EST
Student
Points: 259
Harriet Poltergiest says:
Haha! I say! haha! Now that is funny! You have got to be kidding me!What? Is he stupid?
Posted Dec 7, 2005 at 8:36 PM EST
Student
Points: 259
Harriet Poltergiest says:
Tehe! Haha! Now thats funny! I can just amagin JKR standing in front of her and saying "can you see? Or are you just blind deaf dumb and an idiot?"
Posted Dec 7, 2005 at 8:39 PM EST
Squib
Points: 132
SmartyGrl1824 says:
It's interesting how people's minds can work, isn't it? This person has an thought-provoking theory, but I don't really belive it.
Posted Dec 7, 2005 at 9:21 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1086
DRU587 says:
Funny little article. I'm sure JK Rowling got a kick out of it. I would too if someone was writing something saying that I didn't exist. Oh well, she's probably just amazed at her unbelievable skill!
Posted Dec 7, 2005 at 9:29 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3045
Tinker.belle says:
This person in kind of crazy. Of course JK Rowling exists. Anf i don´t think it is fair for them to not recognize that!!
Posted Dec 8, 2005 at 8:14 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1052
ginny_c29 says:
Ha ha ha ha that article looks worthy of the quibbler, maybe he is Mr. lovegood.....
Posted Dec 9, 2005 at 12:41 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1741
HarryAssistant says:
JK will laugh when she sees this! The article was really funny and interesting but we all know she exists! Look at all these posts for this topic! Is this a record?
Posted Dec 10, 2005 at 9:46 AM EST
Lupin's Eternal Love
Points: 3088
BlackKatL says:
Yeah Right!!!!! I´m HELLO!!!! Whose going to belive THAT Story? Harry Potter is Written by ONE Genius and WE KNOW who she Is!!!!!
Posted Dec 10, 2005 at 10:42 AM EST
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