[Gmail-Lounge] Re: Got a question about Harry Potter books.

But then I'd add, if you have no clue what common British English
is... then it may create some "wtf is that" moments if your reading
the UK version.

On 11/29/05, Kass Lloyd <kasslloyd@gmail.com> wrote:
> I prefer the UK version, because that's how she wrote them. The US
> version takes some of the British mannerisms and tries too find
> American equivalents, which isn't always what Rowling intended.
>
> On 11/29/05, Caleb Eggensperger <calebegg@gmail.com> wrote:
> > The US version is ideally suited for those who speak predominantly American
> > English.
> > The UK version is ideally suited for those who speak predominantly British
> > English.
> >
> > I fail to see how one could be better except insofar as it influences the
> > ability of the individual to comprehend the diction of the book. It's not
> > really a matter of "opinion"
> >
> >
> > On 11/29/05, Jason Rehn <j.a.survivor@gmail.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > What version better UK or US version? And why? Need your opinion
> > > please. Thanks!
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Caleb Eggensperger
> > "No one can solve problems for someone whose problem is that they don't want
> > problems solved" --Richard Bach
>