Harry Potter is no less a sensation here in Bangalore than any other place in the world. The release of book 7 - Deathly Hallows was as heavily anticipated here as in any other major city around the globe. There was plenty of pre-release media buzz and Indian children were anxiously wondering the fate of the wizard boy - who would die and who would survive?
We had the book reserved at Landmark several days prior to the day of the launch. Saturday morning (D-Day) we set out to buy the book. Fortunately, there were no long lines and crazy crowds at the bookstore. There appeared to be an adequate number of copies for all. Aanish was determined to start reading the book at 7PM. I suggested that he wait until 8:17PM (77 minutes past 7PM). He started reading it the minute we landed at home with a plan to read about 100 pages/day. He finished it the following day!
The Hindu reported a sale of 20,000 copies in Bangalore on the first day! Clearly a global phenomenon.
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Please tell Aanish that I too am hooked, as is big Per, the bear of CCI NewsDesk. Per finished reading the book in 3 days. I am listening as I type, only half way through. I made him tell me how it ends. Tsk.
What a clever dad to have him wait for 77 minutes.
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