There was a poll that stated—Rowling’s opening line in the HP series is one of best in the world. Someone posted about how there are a bunch of other opening statements that are better.
Here’s one of my personal favorites, from Gabriel Garcia Marquez (English translated):
“It is inevitable. The scent of bitter almonds always reminded him of the fate of unrequited love.”
@shaedrich@negative12dollarbill@bookstodon when I was little and even today if I'm reading a series and the next book isnt out yet I read other books in the meanwhile but thanks for explaining why people are so mad about Winds of Winter. I cant imagine getting so tunnel visioned that I had to wait for George to finish before I reax anything else but I guess some people do live that way.
@negative12dollarbill@Montaagge@bookstodon I'm not sure if I'm the one missing the point here. Your observation is right - and so is what I said about book series, however, as I said, this is about J. K. Rowling. And at least in that point, she's not that special and for once, it's not her fault but ist how things work