Rowling said of today's announcement: Although I've enjoyed writing it every bit as much, my next book will be very different to the Harry Potter series … The freedom to explore new territory is a gift that Harry's success has brought me, and with that new territory it seemed a logical progression to have a new publisher. I am delighted to have a second publishing home in Little, Brown, and a publishing team that will be a great partner in this new phase of my writing life.Will an "adult" novel be any good? Who knows! But it's fun to read all the online comments:
Nice analysis from Percontation Points on tumblr
...the response seems to be falling into a few major categories:From CNN Marquee Blog we have several amusing comments which take the meaning of "adult" novel literally:
* Type I) People who are practically foaming at the mouth/in the brain with excitment.
* Type II) People who are expecting to like it just fine, but are already disappointed that it’s not more Harry Potter.
* Type III) This is exactly what I wanted from JK. This has more potential than any Harry Potter sequel, prequel, or in-between-quel could ever have. All is well in the literary world.
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Although my biggest response is that the grown-ups had better have more sexual options than "celibacy," "celibacy," and "celibacy" in this one.
And I devoutly hope that the lack of series suspense means JKR saw fit to find a beta. She made such strides in her writing ability by DH, unbetaed though it was. It'll be glorious to see her further improvements.
drinkingcocoa: I think JKR could handle sex, but my worst fear is the way she deals with romance. I hope it's based on something besides sex and popularity. I'd like to see some depth.
euh, but haven't we something already before?
"Next book will be for adults"
"JKR back to the cafe it all started"
besides a cute and flimpsy Beetle the Bard we have seen nothing and I fear Jo had filled quite a few wastebaskets over the last years, but no bookshelves.
I am a type 0, till I see something more solid than a newsflash.
Honestly, I am happy for those of you who loved the book, but I (almost) totally see where exhpfan is coming from. His only mistake is in blaming the flaws of DH, and therefore the series as a whole, on its being a childrens' book.