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First off, I am an adult, and read quite a lot of books, but
have put off reading this book until just recently. I finally
gave in when the hundredth friend of mine raved about how
great this book is. Art Glass Table Lamps, Well, I read it,
and for the most part, and could see how kids would really
enjoy the fantasy and the plot line (such as it is), but I
can't understand why adults love this book so much. The
characters were relatively two-dimensional, and almost no
background is given for any character besides Harry Potter, so
I find it difficult to connect with any of them. It was
relatively easy to tell the good guys from the bad guys, with
many of the "bad" characters being reduced to stereotypes (ala
Malfoy, Crabbe, and Goyle).
Plot-wise, the story uses
some relatively simple gimmicks (straw-man, etc) and seems to
have a 30 minute sitcom type of pace (problem, solution, on to
the next problem). Great for kids Art Glass, but I expected
something more.
Overall, great book for
kids, but adults should try something with a little more
substance to it. Harry Potter lamp is more of a dessert than a
meal. Sweet, but with little substance. |
