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JUNE 20, 2008 at 1:15 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: Entertainment Weekly
With the 1,000th issue of Entertainment Weekly on newsstands today, the Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire book is included
at the number 2 spot on their 'New Classics Books' list.
EW says:
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
J.K. Rowling (2000)
The first three Harry Potter novels were pure kid stuff, and then, unexpectedly, Rowling went epic and dark - killing children, resurrecting evil, and sending Harry to war.
The full list can be viewed here on their site. The special double issue hits newsstands today and has Daniel Radcliffe, Bono, Will Smith, Lisa Simpson and Johnny Depp on the cover.
Update: You can see scans of the articles here courtesy of Magical-Menagerie.
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Witch
Points: 892
Linakekei says:
They have also included Harry Potter and the Goblet of fire in classic death scenes:
"Cedric Diggory dying by Voldemort's wand in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)."
Posted Jun 21, 2008 at 11:45 AM EST
Witch
Points: 892
Linakekei says:
I am actually surprised as well that DH didn't make it on the list. My 2 favorite books are DH #1 and GoF #2. A lot of action in that one. Cannot wait to see the movie adaption of DH... :)
Posted Jun 21, 2008 at 11:52 AM EST
Witch
Points: 892
Linakekei says:
At wait!
Why are none of the movies on that list! I mean common really!? OotP and the rest did so well at the box office. How could none of the movies be considered classics. Ever notice that every time ABC has Christmas or other specials, HP movies are always playing.
Posted Jun 21, 2008 at 11:53 AM EST
Student
Points: 233
Artep says:
I agree, the first three books were purely for children, but the fourth one and up, I wouldn't let my child read before secondary school. That's what I love about the books, they have a wide appeal.
Posted Jun 21, 2008 at 7:09 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1264
-Alf- says:
I read the list and though I believe PoA or OotP should have been taking into account GoF was a right pick, while the Sorcerer's Stone will always be a classic no matter what. The rest of the list was all right but it was disappointing to see that there wasn't a Clancy novel especially one like Clear and Present Danger which was an excellent novel.
Posted Jun 21, 2008 at 11:11 PM EST
Mistress of Music
Points: 8868
ViolaNut says:
Okay, I admit I've actually read most of those (I work in a bookstore, it's an occupational hazard ;-) ), and there are a few on there that I thought were way overhyped (Cold Mountain, anyone? *shudder*), but GoF coming in above Pulitzer Prize winners (Confederacy of Dunces, Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao) and Newbery winners (Holes), that's something. However, in terms of writing and style, I actually thought GoF to be the weakest of the 7 HP books. Very odd, very interesting, and very NOT the kind of list that I would have made... but, that's me. ;-)
Posted Jun 21, 2008 at 11:31 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1864
Bright Eyes says:
I never really felt that the first ones were 'kids stuff'... diaries that could possess you? Creatures that sucked happiness and souls?
Posted Jun 22, 2008 at 12:30 AM EST
Squib
Points: 131
DonnaK says:
Well I really like Goblet of Fire and I can see how people think that the first three books are aimed more for children. The books start taking a much
Posted Jun 22, 2008 at 2:47 AM EST
Squib
Points: 131
DonnaK says:
Sorry I hit post my accident.
What I was saying was that the books take a much darker tone staring with Goblet of Fire.
Posted Jun 22, 2008 at 2:49 AM EST
Prof. Alfred W. Mandoore
Points: 2492
JAYSTARR says:
I have this copy, it is Brilliant...I subscribe to Entertainment Weekly.
Posted Jun 22, 2008 at 3:28 PM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27909
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
Oooh!!! That is so awesome!
I will have to pick that up!! Weee for Goblet of Fire, even though that isn't one of my favorites of the series, oh well.
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Posted Jun 22, 2008 at 6:49 PM EST
Witch
Points: 804
FawkesRox says:
GoF was one of my favorites (Third behind HBP and DH) But I think DH deserves to be on the list I think the whole series should be first on the list but thats just me...
Posted Jun 22, 2008 at 11:44 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1370
hellothere says:
I can not see why so many people seem to dislike GoF. It definitely put Harry Potter on the map. It's the book that broke away from any children's fantasy book stereotype, the book that really jump-started everything. Really, I don't see why any of the others deserve special recognition more than it, especially not DH. DH was the last, the ending, but GoF was the true test, the mid-point where everything changed.
Posted Jun 23, 2008 at 3:02 AM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4400
ILoveHP! says:
Goblet of Fire is definitely a classic!!! It's one of my fave out of all of the HP books!
Posted Jun 23, 2008 at 5:15 AM EST
Lunarly challenged
Points: 2501
Grayback'sVictim says:
Rowling went epic and dark - killing children, resurrecting evil, and sending Harry to war.
Oh, i agree... Well that "killing children" part was a bit weard but it's true. It all just changed all of a sudden.
I love it!
Posted Jun 23, 2008 at 5:58 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 331
Andros&Aiden says:
It's evident that whoever composed the list enjoys dark and shocking. It's certainly not a child's reading list, either, GoF and His Dark Materials notwithstanding. Personally, I'm planning on carrying on a long dialogue (principally about "spitting out the bones") with my kids before they read the latter.
Posted Jun 23, 2008 at 12:43 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3659
Anastasia Popovick says:
While this is truly exciting news, I'm surprised that more of the titles are not on the list or the whole series isn't listed. Oh well...someday. I'm sure.
Posted Jun 23, 2008 at 3:16 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2852
H/HrShipper4Ever says:
Thats soo cool! I want this issue of EW. It seems so cool! And Harry is right in the middle of the cover!
Posted Jun 23, 2008 at 4:23 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 880
Silly Dragon says:
The first three were not pure kid stuff (Columbus' movies were, however). It is indeed a book for young readers, but not only. Rowling's writing has been sensible an insightful beyond 'kid stuff' from book 1 on. The whole series would deserve such recognition.
I must say the list is a bit messy, listing Dan Brown and García Márquez under the same fuzzy ranking. Rowling cannot really be compared to Marquez or Toni Morrisson, their work is infinitely more complex than Harry Potter, and it was not J.K.'s ambition to compete with them.Still, she certainly has the talent to write a maserwork of 'serious' (adult) literature.
Posted Jun 23, 2008 at 4:45 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2861
mad_eye muggle says:
Cool!Glad that GoF was on the list and not to mention the list is awesome,all the books are interesting.Well.....GoF indeed,has an awesome plot.
Posted Jun 23, 2008 at 7:30 PM EST
Squib
Points: 158
elfyears18 says:
That is quite suprising..
But, at the same time, it is awesome it got number two.
:D
Posted Jun 24, 2008 at 10:13 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2621
hbluvhp says:
The turning point in the Harry Potter saga definitely deserves a spot on the new classics list. I may be biased but I'd like to put all the books on the list.... but that's just me!
Posted Jun 24, 2008 at 8:37 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2108
phoenix_feathers says:
Wow. Well, I wouldn't call fighting Voldemort as an eleven-year-old first year kid stuff, but I do agree that the books really do begin to mature a lot in GoF.
Posted Jun 24, 2008 at 9:13 PM EST
Kathe Mera Kalimera
Points: 7720
dominor says:
YES! My favorite one! Although, i am surprised that the Philosophers stone isn't on it.. From a quick look i had, i have read 2 from the list, GoF and The DaVinci code..
Posted Jun 25, 2008 at 7:14 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2218
Feelin' Felix Felicis says:
I never really thought of the first three novels as "kid stuff". I feel all the books are fantastic. I really love the cover of the magazine, Dan is right out in front!
Posted Jun 29, 2008 at 11:24 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2496
KissingDraco says:
Well I always knew this was going to happen ;-) no seriously I believe that the Potter books will still be read in decades or even centuries, their classics.
Posted Jul 6, 2008 at 11:21 AM EST
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