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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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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
Witch
Points: 588
Hermy J Potter says:
Well, seeing as there are inconsistencies with the writing from book to book (especially HBP, I felt like I was reading a fanfic and wondered if Rowling had paid someone else to write it), her theory's not COMPLETELY baseless. But uh... I definitely think Rowling actually wrote them all. :) What bothers me is that this lady doesn't think stories like this can come true. Of course Rowling's story is possible, there are so many even more spectacular "rags-to-riches" stories out there.
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 1:51 PM EST
Witch
Points: 645
Stage Violence says:
That cracks me up. I wish he would have said what things/mistakes she left behind.
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 1:51 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2358
Nataly says:
Well that would be something if it turned out that there were more than one writer for the Harry Potter series.
But it's just JKR and she is the great author of the Harry Potter series. Ohh...this is a funny theory! That woman is only jealous of JKR's success, she don't want to believe that somebody could be as talented as JKR
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 1:53 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1127
Elrond says:
Interesting in a completely unrealistic manner... Doubt such a thing would ever surface, weird conspiracy really.
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 1:54 PM EST
Keeper of the Faeries
Points: 5239
juliebug04 says:
What a strange theory! It definitely made me chuckle. I don't believe a word of it, but it sure is good for a laugh!
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 2:01 PM EST
Witch
Points: 809
NymphadoraBlack says:
This little theory is fun to think about... but I don't think there's any way it could be true! It's just Jo and she's simply the best!
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 2:03 PM EST
The Slytherin Slayer
Points: 9551
Mr. Big Shot says:
Wow, I've heard some pretty stupid ideas in my life, believe me cause i've had a few, like jumping from roof to roof . . . but that's another story, this person is either really smart, or really stupid because this makes no sense at all to me. No one would let her take all this credit if they helped they'd be itching to get some fame and fortune as well
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 2:10 PM EST
High Inquisitor
Points: 23477
KT Lady says:
Oh...wow. *dies* That is er...really interesting. Although I'd have to say I believe that JKR is really one person writing the books. *snorts*
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 2:13 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 496
MasterRegal says:
Interesting satire.
I never knew the Nancy Drew series were written by several authors... then again, I'm a guy, and never read any of the books.
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 2:18 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 319
HermionePotter17 says:
Thats funny! : p
But I deffinatly believe thatJ.K. Rowling exsistsand that
she is an awesome author!!!! and Truly Wonderful!!! : p
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 2:20 PM EST
Student
Points: 239
lor_3108 says:
I'd love to know what JK would think of this -Its so funny! I think the article is highly unlikely, but quite a clever theory!
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 2:21 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2465
undisputed760 says:
Thats pretty funny. Theres no way JK Rowling is just a cover-up haha. Like that article said, she has a certain stlye of writing and I think we would know if there was more than one person behind it. shes just way creative and imaginative.
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 2:28 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2438
MsKrum says:
Oh my....the stuff people come up with. Ok, if by chance the story has been written by several authors, good for that article writer. but I highly doubt it...
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 2:34 PM EST
Hogwart's Jedi Princess
Points: 3491
Darth Amanda says:
Yeah right. That is a pretty funny article. Who doesn't love a good conspiracy theory. These people are down right mean though. It's like they don't think a poor person or a single mom is smart enough to write good books!
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 2:44 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1069
NYmphTonks says:
There's more than one person that represents JK Rowling?! Is this lady mental or what?! Of sourse, JK Rowling is the only JK Rowling!! What kind of comment is that?! There is only one JK Rowling and she wrote and is writing *smile* the Harry Potter series!! Sounds like to me that the mad lady is out of her head with jealousy for Rolwing's talent and creativity!! Get over it and just enjoy someone else's recorded imagination!!
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 2:48 PM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27754
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
That is very amusing. haha
That would be weird if that was true but I know it isn't.
23 days until Christmas Eve!!!!
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 2:51 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1032
HermioneRiley says:
HAHAHA! Well it's an interesting theory, but highly unlikely. I think the inconsitencies in her writing come from the fact that she was an unknown writer who got thrown into all of a sudden having to write seven novels. The demand from her readers to write more and to write faster doesn't help either I'm sure. But I do find this "conspiracy" theory amusing. I would, however, be very dissapointed if it was true though.
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 2:56 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1111
Elendor says:
Ha! This is so funny! I'd love to know if this Nina wonam is actually serious or just playing her part in the rumour mill to get her name in print!
I mean honestly!
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 2:59 PM EST
Magical Music Professor
Points: 4812
MagicalMusicDreamer says:
This whole thing is nonsense. The woman is an idiot. Of course JKR didn't translate the book into other languages herself. She has written the books herself, then had helpers to do her legal and other work as necessary.
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 3:03 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 300
MY-HER-MY-O-NEE says:
Well what to say.It is the funniest thing i have heard after the many rumours and theories about the book and the author.how crazy can people get?
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 3:05 PM EST
Student
Points: 258
*StarDust* says:
Ha ha very funny. Imagine if this were true! We'd all go crazy! JK is one of the best authors ever.
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 3:12 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2164
Prydwen says:
L.O.L I must admit that that is one of the funniest things I have ever read on HPANA! JKR Rowling not existing?? I mean are you kidding????? L.O.L, well at least we're getting some free and original thinking in the world- L.O.L despite it being so absurd. It makes the world an interesting place! L.O.L, sorry, i still find it so funny. It's just so stupid!
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 3:17 PM EST
The Warrior Sorceress
Points: 3333
Devilish Katlyn says:
Weaknesses? What weaknesses? I've read the books at least a dozen times, and haven't noticed any. And I'm sure that the rest of the world would have caught any, if they were there.
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 3:17 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1000
suicidal_angel says:
I belive the answer is called "B-R-A-I-N-S" that lady needs to get some:)
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 3:22 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1345
Dracos_Gurl13 says:
That's hilarious! How could anyone doubt JKR's greatness? That lady is crazy and it's funny!
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 3:28 PM EST
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