VOICED : El exito anunciado de Rowling

J.K. Rowling's first adult novel, The Casual Vacancy, has been released with a million copies sold in advance. The book marks a departure from her Harry Potter series, focusing on adult themes like sex, poverty, and politics in an English village. While the commercial success is assured, Rowling faces the challenge of establishing herself as a serious adult author. The book targets the now-adult fans of Harry Potter, potentially opening a new market for her writing.

What was the initial commercial success of J.K. Rowling's first adult book?

• It sold a million copies in advance.

• It was a critical failure.

• It was banned in several countries.

• It was only popular in the UK.

What challenge does J.K. Rowling face with her new book?

• Translating her book into multiple languages.

• Establishing herself as a serious adult author.

• Writing a sequel to Harry Potter.

• Competing with other fantasy authors.

How does 'The Casual Vacancy' differ from the Harry Potter series?

• It is set in a magical world.

• It focuses on themes of sex, poverty, and politics.

• It features the same characters.

• It is a children's book.

What is a continuity between 'The Casual Vacancy' and Harry Potter?

• Both have magical creatures.

• Both are set in Hogwarts.

• Both focus on adolescent themes.

• Both are written in the same genre.

What is the new challenge for J.K. Rowling as an author?

• Avoiding media attention.

• Gaining prestige as an adult author.

• Writing more children's books.

• Selling more copies than Harry Potter.