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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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Student
Points: 290
Molinex says:
Really, if you think it well, the fivth book it's writed diferent like the fourth, for example. In the fivth book it's writed more with shadow and is more scary and that things. In the fourth is more relaxed, it is writed happy and without shadow... I don't know if you understand me... i'm traing to said that they have different styles of writing.
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 11:47 AM EST
Witch
Points: 893
Divadancer4life says:
What that's just so Crazy!!
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 11:53 AM EST
Witch
Points: 872
Mizz*Pinky*Panther says:
I know, i read that article. Its kind of weird, yet I find myself wondering if it may be true or not. apparently, another writer has done the same, why not her? No, she wouldnt...=)
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 11:56 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1789
Veela~Girl says:
Ha ha, I love everyone's [i]Quibbler[i] and Luna references on this one! I bet JK and her family find this hilarious! I don't believe it for Shakespeare and I definitely don't believe it for JK Rowling!
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 11:58 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1181
ImmortalSoul says:
That is the stupidest thing i have ever heard!!! JKR has ure talent for writing, and all these studpid people making up crap have nothing better to do than critize one of the most powerful woman today!!!
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 12:03 PM EST
Student
Points: 290
Molinex says:
It's funny, i know... but is strange.... any way, what JK Rowling could said about this? JK Rowling have a count on HPANA?
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 12:10 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 487
crazy_purple_hp_freak says:
No WAY....I'd never even thought about this before...apparently JKR isnt her real name but i really dont believe this...
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 12:11 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 45
MWeasley09 says:
What! well thats interseting! of course shes real!
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 12:13 PM EST
Witch
Points: 741
Emily Radcliffe says:
She just happens to be a fantastically brilliant writer, and people cant accept the fact that maybe shes brilliant on her own! Grrr! I bet if she sees this she will laugh! =0)
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 12:15 PM EST
Points: 1542
Letimar J says:
I'm going to agree with HarryPotterGeek. If something like that were true, it would have come to light long before now. Very funny. I've had my laugh for the day.
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 12:20 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 666
Saquerus Lezzier says:
Thats funny. That would be wierd though.
And ofcourse she exists!!
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 12:25 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 8
halofriendly says:
Why would it be so improbable that a single mother can do this? That's a bit insulting.
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 12:33 PM EST
Dark Mark Caster
Points: 7648
FireboltFlyr says:
Hehe... I know how she does it! It's because she had tons of talent and loves to write! That's how all great writers do it... That's like asking in Shakespear exists! Cool article though very interesting to read!
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 12:36 PM EST
Squib
Points: 121
ProudBookworm says:
I am now laughing harder than luna did when she first met Ron. That is the most hilarious thing I have read for about a decade!
*snorts*
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 12:43 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1154
Serpeverde says:
That's funny and sooo ridiculous;P))))
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 12:48 PM EST
Squib
Points: 112
KID says:
Thats funy :) i think she is just jealus of JKR
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 12:55 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1937
rocker_336 says:
Hahaha! I find this hilarious. I think some people may have too much free time on their hands? Anyway. JKR rules! Whatever she is.
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 1:01 PM EST
Dumbledore's Protégé
Points: 3558
Harree Potter says:
Finally, something mildly to do with the books!
But really, Jo has just put in large amounts of time into her career and she deserves the rewards.
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 1:02 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 3
malfoylover123 says:
interesting, very interesting! But I DO believe that JK Rowling exists, i even read her bio!!
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 1:04 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1369
luv4permboy says:
THat is rather amusing! Kudos to Rowling!!!
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 1:05 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 84
MexicanWizard says:
meh, I know J.K. Rowling is the ONLY writer for the Harry Potter books. Why would it take so many people to write a single book? J.K. RULES!!!!!!!!!!!! VICTORY IS MINE!!!
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 1:11 PM EST
Witch
Points: 968
Jesyka Gronewg says:
That's interesting, and since one of her weaknesses as a writer is the ... lack of continuity with some plot lines and characters, it's not a bad assumption. But there are things that simply could not be replicated by more than one author, so it must just be JK
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 1:15 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 54
Korse says:
I know, I read the silly article yesterday. And they’re actually discussing it on Norwegian TV right now, it’s quite interesting.
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 1:16 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2223
Pheonixflames says:
I dont believe what some people come up with...sometimes its so absurd he he. JKR is genuine and the best author on the planet, such genius could not be foiled by a group...but its a funny theory...
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 1:24 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1941
tsvety says:
That woman is kind of... how do you say it... oh yes-CRAZY!!! Ofcourse J.K.Rowling exists.
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 1:28 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 353
Eleazar Expedicto says:
She is the best writer and every time it is but famous I hope that despuers of the 7 of Harry continues writing books to potter so that it is phenomenal as writer and him desire all the luck of the world, although I do not believe that it needs it....
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 1:40 PM EST
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