ObPotter

This post doesn't contain spoilers, and I'll warn if I link to one which does.

scribb1e bought the new Harry Potter book, and I read it after she'd finished with it. I didn't particularly enjoy the last one, which I thought was very long and which we both thought was confusing in places (I couldn't honestly say I felt I could imagine what the interior of the Ministry of Magic was like, for example). I did like this one. I'm still not quite sure what the fuss is about, but it was enjoyable, well written and more coherent than the last book.

I'd already been spoiled for the book's biggest surprise by the countless trolls on LJ with their marvelous flashing icons. It's my own fault for reading Encyclopedia Dramatica (WARNING: Not Safe For Anything), I suppose: I'm a sucker for sarcastic toilet humour. I liked the mock spoilers broin posted in andrewducker's journal.

Apparently, some of the people who've been writing fanfiction about which characters will get it on have been disappointed. kenboy gives the fanficcers some helpful suggestions (contains spoilers). The people over at Fandom Wank have helpfully collated the very best of Half Blood Prince drama (even more spoilers). It's all good.

Update: mistful posts some thoughtful comments (spoilerific) on the book.