The Next Harry Potter?
If two years ago someone would have told me there would be another craze similar to the Harry Potter frenzy, I would have said, "Yeah, right! That will never happen!"
Well, I may have been wrong! After reading the July 18th issue of Entertainment Weekly, featuring Stephenie Meyer, the author of hit vampire series and its upcoming movie, Twilight, I had a wakeup call! This book and movie are already generating tons of buzz. I realized that the publishing world may have another hit on its hands.
WHY — you ask? Other than the millions of copies the series has already sold and the gatherings of teenage girls that have devoutly followed each and every detail to a tee, the book has also generated an older crowd of fans. Interesting, huh? I’ve even found websites selling Twilight-inspired t-shirts and jewelry. Even the director of Borders’ Books told EW he thought that there would never be another phenomenon like Harry Potter.
So, let’s compare the two!
Book and then Movie – True for both
Wizards vs. Vampires – Both mystical topics
Cedric Diggory vs. Edward Cullen – Both played by the same actor: Robert Pattinson
Love interests & romantic aspects – True for both
J.K Rowling vs. Stephenie Meyer – Both mothers
Harry vs. Edward – Both are played by amazing actors in the movie
Products based off of the books – Both have them
Crazed fans! – Um . . . YEAH!!!
Looks like the similarities are there! Now let’s just wait and see if Twilight can even come close to Potter-mania.
What do you think? Will Twilight be the next Harry Potter, or not even come close?
— Carly M., STACKS Staffer
Whats so great about this book? I don't get it. Im not trying to be
mean -- i really don't get why everyone likes it. Someone tell me
please!
Comment #1 | Posted by: Tom on January 07, 2009 at 10:54 AM
No, Harry Potter will always be Harry Potter. I've read twilight and
it's completely different. Harry Potter is in a completely different
league, it'll never come close.
Comment #2 | Posted by: tunagirl on January 07, 2009 at 10:54 AM
Ha ha. It won't even come close. Yeah, it's creating a lot of buzz, but
it's going to die down in a month or so. There is no way that the world
will go as crazy over Twilight as Harry Potter. Twilight is a dramatic
series which may be fun to read when you've got nothing else to do.
Harry Potter is great literature to last a lifetime.
Comment #3 | Posted by: Ariel on January 07, 2009 at 10:54 AM
I think Harry Potter will still be the biggest book craze in the world
but Twilight will be closely behing. It's just 'cause Twilight's aa bit
more for older kids where as Harry Potter is for all ages. =]
As for me, I'm starting to get over HP (Shock!) and I think Twilight
beats Harry Potter for me.
Jess
Comment #4 | Posted by: Emmafan911 on January 07, 2009 at 10:54 AM
Isn't it a grown up book? It talks about a lady that falls in love with
a vampire. But the vampire knows he will have to drink her blood
anyway. If anyone can tell me where to get the book I will be most
honored.
Comment #5 | Posted by: Rita on January 07, 2009 at 10:54 AM
I saw the Twilight book at Target. Could someone please tell me what
age group Twilight is for?
Comment #6 | Posted by: Amanda on January 07, 2009 at 10:54 AM
Yeah, Twilight's pretty good. Not slow at all, it has a fast storyline.
Harry Potter was great. But Twilight's not going to be as crazy as
Harry Potter, pinky-swear.
Comment #7 | Posted by: Pia on January 07, 2009 at 10:54 AM
omg i luv twilight!!!!!1 so excited for the movie I LOVE EDWARD im
riting a fanfic with him and hanna montna
<3 kaylie dallas tx
Comment #8 | Posted by: Krystle on January 07, 2009 at 10:54 AM
No, Percy Jackson.
Comment #9 | Posted by: Marytonga on March 15, 2010 at 12:38 PM
No. Nothing could ever replace Harry Potter. Yes, Twilight is a great book and yes it has a huge group of fans. The only place where the "New Harry Potter" fails is the army of enemies. Trust me. Either people love it, or people hate it. I don't know why people could hate such an amazing book, but people never hated Harry Potter. Also, Harry Potter is more gender/age-friendly. Most boys don't care much for the whole romantic vampire idea and it can get a little much for younger readers. So....No. Harry Potter is Harry Potter. Twilight is Twilight. Harry Potter will always be Harry Potter. The end.
"Some men see things as they are and ask why. I dream things that never were and ask why not." ~ George Bernard Shaw
Comment #10 | Posted by: AutoreD on March 15, 2010 at 07:15 PM
it's a young adult book.
Comment #11 | Posted by: Victoria on March 15, 2010 at 09:04 PM