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| Addicted Fan   Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 4,662
| Barry Trotter - HP parody I was wondering if anyone had read the two Barry Trotter books by Michael Gerber. The titles are Barry Trotter and the Shameless Parody and Barry Trotter and the Unnecessary Sequel I got the books at home but didn't get to read them yet. But just from looking at them (they used the same fonts and everything for the covers) I know I'm going to love them. lol But I have to warn those of you who take Harry Potter very seriously and can't laugh about a good parody. You're not gonna like those books. So anyway... has anyone read the books? *Cara* __________________ HP reader: Why is the scar on Harry's forehead lightning shaped? J.K. Rowling: To be honest, because it’s a cool shape. I couldn’t have my hero sport a doughnut-shaped scar. If you made that icon let me know. I'd be happy to credit you! | |||
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| New Fan  Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 86
| i've read the 1st one, and 1/2 of the second book, but got a bit bored and started reading another book. it's pretty good though (just not a good as this other book i was reading). Its even better when you start reading harry potter again after you've read barry trotter, it's really disorientating. They're really funny but i didnt think they were that easy to read... __________________ Give a man a fire; he'll be warm for a day.....set a man on fire; he'll be warm for his lifetime | |||
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| Total Fan Joined: Nov 1999
Posts: 7,594
| I've heard about them but haven't read them. Didn't JK sue? Let me know how they are! | |||
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| Passionate Fan  Joined: May 2001
Posts: 3,159
| I just got both books at the really crappy bookstore in our local "mall," so I'm going to read them soon.  You'd think that if she'd sued, they wouldn't be selling the books anymore...  | |||
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| Total Fan  Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 7,537
| I read the first one and it was pretty stupid, but fun. Not the most mature of parody but most HP fans with a sense of humour should get a giggle out of it (as long as they haven't read a million fanfics like it before). __________________ ~*Tieka*~ Proud Arrow #190 and Auror #208 | |||
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| Extreme Fan  Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 2,951
| I bought the second one first. And I thought it was good. Funny, but yes, it's a bit boring and not very mature. But wehn I was finally reading the first one, I got really bored that I just stopped in the 60 something page. Not as funny as the second one. __________________ my myth, my legend, my shinhwa.. | |||
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| Addicted Fan Joined: Feb 2003
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| Hm... so maybe I shouldn't have bought both of them?  __________________ HP reader: Why is the scar on Harry's forehead lightning shaped? J.K. Rowling: To be honest, because it’s a cool shape. I couldn’t have my hero sport a doughnut-shaped scar. If you made that icon let me know. I'd be happy to credit you! | |||
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| Loyal Fan  Joined: Oct 2003
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 <--- bottomless pit of non-information *lol* I think the series that she sued was the Tanya Grotter books, actually. And the writer who sued JKR was the one who wrote those "Muggles" book/s. But JKR won.  And speaking of Barry Trotter, did you guys know that Mike Gerber, the writer of those books actually used to post HERE? Yeah, he used to post at the Aurors thread (well, duh, Barry and 'Ermine "gets it on" every other page in his books ) And he actually acknowledged one of the Aurors in the "Sequel" [IMG]http://www.*******.com/images/emoticons/wink.gif[/IMG] __________________ Somewhere, a boy weeps. Somewhere, a werewolf feels alone. Somewhere, a traitor regrets. And somewhere... a man reunites w/ his bestfriend. The Dog Star would forever shine in the night sky... and you will always be in our hearts. Rest in peace, Messr. Padfoot. Have a safe journey home. ~ Sadé Last edited by * Marauder's Child * : 08-06-2004 at 11:15 AM. | |||
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| Passionate Fan Joined: May 2001
Posts: 3,159
| Mike Gerber was an FFer? That's classic! And I bought both books as well...perhaps I shouldn't've? Oh well, I can always put them on ebay or something... | |||
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| Addicted Fan Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 4,662
| lol Gardenia that's exactly what I thought. If I don't like them I'll just put them on eBay. Someone's gonna be stupid enough to buy them. Or would any of you like to buy them when I'm done? I WAS JUST KIDDING!!!__________________ HP reader: Why is the scar on Harry's forehead lightning shaped? J.K. Rowling: To be honest, because it’s a cool shape. I couldn’t have my hero sport a doughnut-shaped scar. If you made that icon let me know. I'd be happy to credit you! | |||
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| Loyal Fan  Joined: May 2002
Posts: 1,322
| Yeah, I've read the first one. It was alright, I borrowed it from a friend. I wouldn't go out of my way to buy it though. __________________ Ron/Hermione -  Chloe/Lex - Veronica/Weevil - Mac/Beaver - Angel/Cordy | |||
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| Extreme Fan  Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 2,177
| i have both the Barry Trotter books. and i read them both too. They're funny but i cant read it long because then i annoys me. but i like the humor non the less. its too bad that michael gerber is totally kicking my favorite characters in the dirt like, Ron, Sirius and Draco.__________________ Narcissa: My lost sibling is a big stinking blood traitor! Regulus: I'll see your big stinking blood traitor and raise you sodomite! Narcissa: You totally win ~*Slytherin Prefect*~ | |||
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| Dedicated Fan Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 564
| I read the first one, but I didn't know there was a second... If you say it's funnier, I might try to get it out of the library or something. I thought the first was pretty funny, well, some parts. Others were just odd. But I loved the rebellious mice he mentioned now and then. Anyone know what I mean?__________________ Will Turner: This is either madness... or brilliance. Jack Sparrow: It's remarkable how often those traits coincide. ~*~ Spike: Death is on your heels, baby. And sooner or later, it's gonna catch you. And part of you wants it. Not only to stop the fear and uncertainty, but because you're just a little bit in love with it. | |||
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| Passionate Fan  Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 3,776
| Barry Trotter and the Shameless Parody is a book that I've read. I've got it upstairs and I think I'll read it when I am done reading my current fic. I thought the book was great. It's a really nice poke at the HP-verse and it's funny to parallel the two. I'll have to check out that sequel though if it's nearly as giggle inspiring as the first... ~Chrissy~ __________________ Life is short. Enjoy it. | |||
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