Mugglenet.com's Harry Potter Should Have Died: Controversial Views from the #1 Fan Site

By Emerson Spartz and Ben Schoen

Book Overview

HARRY POTTER DIDN'T DIE.

The seventh and final book is out, but fans still fiercely debate the many controversial issues left unresolved. Now, the experts at MuggleNet.com argue passionately about what really happened and what should have happened.

-Would the series be stronger if Harry hadn't survived?

-Should we pity Voldemort or hate him?

-Is Severus Snape really a hero?

-Should J.K. Rowling have left Dumbledore's gay sexual orientation a secret?

-Did Harry actually die in Deathly Hallows?

-Were the Slytherins too demonized, the Hufflepuffs too lame, and the Gryffindors too glorified?

-Should J.K.R. write more Harry Potter novels or go out on top?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1569757119
• ISBN13: 9781569757116
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Ulysses Press
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.4" x 8.4"
• Age Range: 8 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 3 and higher

Customer Reviews

Passionate Debates- This is Where You'll Find Them!

Don't let the tongue-in-cheek tone or occasional just-for-fun debate fool you, this book displays a rigorous analysis of the Harry Potter series presented in a concise enjoyable format. Despite having spent some time perusing the comment boards at various forums, there were debates presented here I had not considered before. The debate on which character is more underestimated by others, for example, led me to wonder what other characters might have been included. I was fascinated by the debate on whether secret keeper details in Deathly Hallows contradicted earlier information. I found myself rereading portions of the books to see whether I agreed with the conclusion here. The book is filled with laugh-out-loud moments and some of the discussions on the movies are hilarious. While the authors are occasionally critical of the books and movies, their love of the series they have spent years discussing is thoroughly evident. I was often reminded of the trio debating Professor Snape or SPEW endlessly in the library or Hogwarts common room. Any true fan of the series has imagined being in on those discussions, this is the book that takes you there.

Great Summer Read

Once I started reading this book I couldn't stop. The chapters average 2-3 pages each, so pacing yourself is easy and you can read chapters out of sequence if you like. This book is intelligently written with humor and insight. The authors obviously know the Harry Potter series inside and out, and the essays offer opposing views of many important issues from the seven book series. The essays range from the lighthearted - "Would You Rather Shave Hagrid's Back or Give Voldemort a Foot Massage?" - to literary criticism - "Which Character Fails to Live Up to Expectations?" Some essays are serious, and some are laugh out loud funny. This book is written for grown ups and young adults: a great summer read.

Excellent Summary and Review!

This book is great because is objectively takes fans' questions and opinions, and then summarizes them into concise arguments. Then, the authors summarize and give their objective opinions. While I did not agree with every outcome, I enjoyed reading every word!

Exciting and logical

This is an excellent book and many controversial topics are discussed. Mugglenet is on the top of their game, and this book was informative. They also cover all of their bases. You will leave this book with an increased understanding and knowledge of Harry Potter.