The Tales of Beedle the Bard

[suki_blue]

My copy arrived promptly from Amazon today although, disappointingly, it was only the standard version and not the super-duper collector's edition which I so couldn't afford but I preordered months ago and thought fuck it I'm not cancelling.

I rather enjoyed it. The stories were cute and well-written and I loved Dumbledore's notes between each tale. I lol'd several times and when I was done I decided I really missed Harry and Hogwarts, all the magic and intrigue.

I'm gonna cut for spoilers now.




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There's another Malfoy ancestor mentioned, plus Dumbledore talks about how his long-running clash with Lucius began.

It's probably silly to get excited over such a small thing, but I love that the Malfoys got a pretty large mention as opposed to anyone else.

Verdict: Fantastic for £3.49, and it makes me long for Hogwarts: A History or similar. Will it be worth fifty quid for the collector's edition? I'll let you know in a day or two hopefully.

Comments

[shannon730.livejournal.com]

Now see, I read your journal and realize I have to go to the store tonight...the second my mom gets home...I preordered at the bookstore and was going to wait...I am reading Almost Perfect now though...can I read 2 books at once?

[suki-blue.livejournal.com]

LOL, sorry about that!

I am reading Almost Perfect now though...can I read 2 books at once?

Sure! It's only a teeny book anyway. You'll have it read in an hour, if that.

I LOVE Almost Perfect. Poor Ianto!

[shannon730.livejournal.com]

I just blamed you for making my mom go back out...

I do love Almost Perfect....love the chapter titles...

[suki-blue.livejournal.com]

LOL! Did you get it?

[shannon730.livejournal.com]

I did...and then Delilah was a tad evil last night so I couldn't read it. Then we were out all day today so I plan on reading it tonight or tomorrow.

[drjenny88.livejournal.com]

Ooh, exciting :D My copy's arrived but has depressingly been wrapped up for Christmas, so I won't get to read it until then.
Still, very exciting that there's more backstory coming through; I totally didn't expect that from 'Beedle'.

I'm really longing for 'Hogwarts: A History' too, and the much-discussed encyclopaedia.

[suki-blue.livejournal.com]

No, I didn't expect much except for the fairy tales, but it's really got JKR's trademark SOH, and the little bits of backstory are a lovely little treat. You'll have a lovely Christmas day, lol.


I'm really longing for 'Hogwarts: A History' too, and the much-discussed encyclopaedia.

I do hope it actually gets written!

[drjenny88.livejournal.com]

Oh, good, I'm glad to hear that :)

Me too!

[bigdamnxenafan.livejournal.com]

Is the book absolutely brilliant or what? Dumbledore's note were made of win. I too would like to see Hogwarts: A History. That would be amazing!

[suki-blue.livejournal.com]

It fabulous! A wonderful treat for us fans!

[writan-bur.livejournal.com]

The Collector's Edition is so worth the money!

I didn't quite know what to expect, but mine arrived today, and the case is absolutely huge, and the book inside is really *solid* with actual metalwork on the binding, and it's a nice hefty volume too, just right for reading slowly and leisurely.

I'd expected it all to be much smaller and thinner from the pictures on Amazon and was very pleasantly surprised!

[suki-blue.livejournal.com]

Mine arrived today and you're right, it's absolutely beautiful! It's far better than I thought it would be. I can't believe how heavy the book is and the extra pictures and the prints were a surprise! Fabulous!

[sun-hime.livejournal.com]

Am getting my copy tomorrow!!!

[suki-blue.livejournal.com]

Brilliant!! You're gonna love it.