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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7) Review
The heart of Book 7 is a hero's mission--not just in Harry's quest for the Horcruxes, but in his journey from boy to man--and Harry faces more danger than that found in all six books combined, from the direct threat of the Death Eaters and you-know-who, to the subtle perils of losing faith in himself. Attentive readers would do well to remember Dumbledore's warning about making the choice between "what is right and what is easy," and know that Rowling applies the same difficult principle to the conclusion of her series. While fans will find the answers to hotly speculated questions about Dumbledore, Snape, and you-know-who, it is a testament to Rowling's skill as a storyteller that even the most astute and careful reader will be taken by surprise. A spectacular finish to a phenomenal series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is a bittersweet read for fans. The journey is hard, filled with events both tragic and triumphant, the battlefield littered with the bodies of the dearest and despised, but the final chapter is as brilliant and blinding as a phoenix's flame, and fans and skeptics alike will emerge from the confines of the story with full but heavy hearts, giddy and grateful for the experience. --Daphne Durham Visit the Harry Potter Store
Why We Love Harry Favorite Moments from the Series There are plenty of reasons to love Rowling's wildly popular series--no doubt you have several dozen of your own. Our list features favorite moments, characters, and artifacts from the first five books. Keep in mind that this list is by no means exhaustive (what we love about Harry could fill ten books!) and does not include any of the spectacular revelatory moments that would spoil the books for those (few) who have not read them. Enjoy. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Magic, Mystery, and Mayhem: A Conversation with J.K. Rowling Find out more about Harry's creator in our exclusive interview with J.K. Rowling.
A Few Words from Mary GrandPré User Submitted Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7) ReviewsJuly 5, 2008 Favorite book of all time! Ever since my friend got me hooked on Harry Potter I've always told her I love them, but they are not my favorite books. Until now, Harry Potter and the deathly Hallows is my favorite book ever!! It is the last book in the Harry Potter series =[ and (in my eyes) the best of the series. It is sad, suspenseful, scary, amazing, WONDERFUL, and everything else you could possibly imagine!! It's insane that anyone wouldn't enjoy this book. In this book it should be Harry's last year at Hogwarts but as you should know if you read the sixth book he might not go back. Will he go back?? I can't tell you that, but what I can tell you is that the entire wizarding world is in danger and everyone is scared for their own safety. Voldemort is strong, but so is Harry. And as the prophecy says, "For neither can live while the other survives!" July 4, 2008 Harry Potter 7 - Thanks for the Great Ride! Okay ... I don't know what more could be said about this book ... good, bad or otherwise ... but here's my 2 cents worth: I'm a grandmother, avid reader of all kinds of books. My son gave me the first 4 HP books for Christmas a few years back. My immediate reaction was "ick .. children's books .. did you make a boo-boo?" However, I read them (knowing nothing about HP) and was absolutely delighted. They took me to that place all favorite books do. I was drawn in to the story; the characters became a part of me; and I just had to see how it all turned out. So, there's the history. I thought JK was spot-on with this book. She tied up all the loose ends, let us see most of our favorite characters again, one last time, and gave us an ending that tied in all of the hints and bits and pieces that came with the first 6 books. IMHO, it was brilliant. My only objection ... I would have loved one more chapter .. after Harry wonders if Kreacher would bring him a sandwich. I would have loved to see the immediate reactions of the Weasleys (especially Ginny), the Hogwart's teachers, the remaining OotP members, etc. But I'm glad she did the 16 years later chapter. It will have to be enough. Thank you for a great ride Harry! July 3, 2008 Good Value! This is a good site for great values on what you order. I have all Harry Potter's book and am waiting for additional DVDs as they are released. July 3, 2008 The Deluxe Edition of Deathly Hallows Most people, by now, already know about Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. You have probably read it or heard about it. My review is going to foucs on the DELUXE EDITION of the book. In this edition, you are immediately greeted by a cover box that has the same picture art as the front and back of the dust jacket of the standard edition. The actual dust jacket of this edition has a great four panel artist rendition of the trio flying on the dragon after their daring escape from Gringotts. The actual book itself has a black cover with red embossed lettering on the spine (very spiffy) as opposed to the standard edition which is goldenrod with red embossing. Inside there is a great color artist drawing (on slick paper) of the scene outside the Malfoy Manor. Quite cool. In the rear of the book is a blown-up version of all 37 chapter title artworks and the lines from the book in which the artist derived the pictures. It really explains what she was thinking and makes the book quite nice. Now, I bought this when it was priced at the INCREDIBLE price of $13.00 which made it practically a steal. If you can get it on sale, it's worth it for the avid Harry Potter fan. Seeing as none of the text is different, there's no sense in getting this edition unless it's cheap or you just appreciate the artist's wonderful work. June 30, 2008 The End of an Epic 10 Year Series What a series. And to cap it off the way J.K. Rowling did - truly unbelievable. Harry Potter must set out on a mission with his two friends, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, to find and destroy Voldemort's remaining Horcruxes, the pieces of soul that are keeping Voldemort immortal. Only after the destruction of the Horcruxes can Voldemort be defeated forever. In the story, Harry faces difficult surroundings, adversity, persecution, tragedy, losses, adventure, bravery, and most importantly, love. J.K. Rowling has gone to new lengths with this incredible series. You can find pieces of the story littered around all seven of the books. I get excited when I find hints, clues, and pieces of foreshadowing that are later discussed and are essential pieces of the puzzle in the other books. J.K. Rowling is a master at the linking of the story, one which she began writing in 1991 on napkins in the local cafe because of her poverty, to other pieces of the story. She has truly opened up the eyes of all of the doubters and all of the people who once said that such an amazing feat was an impossible task. J.K. Rowling started off with nothing, struggling to live a normal life, sometimes having to go hungry in order to feed her baby daughter. She has become a woman who is the highest grossing author in history. Most importantly, the Harry Potter series has led hundreds of millions of children to start reading and also gave children, and adults as well, a friend and a comfort in the characters of Harry Potter. It is sad that the Harry Potter series cannot continue, but all good things in life must eventually come to an end. We should all praise the work ethic and efforts of J.K. Rowling, a person who has shown that anything is possible with just a little stroke of magic. June 30, 2008 Great ending to an awesome series Picked this book up at midnight on the release date, started reading it the same night, and finished it the next day, couldn't put it down I had to know what happened next. J.K. Rowling did such a great job as a writer over the entire series, growing into the role of a writer and maturing as her characters matured. I only wish she would have gone into more details in the epilogue of the book with the secondary characters and what happened with them, but that didn't take away from the 5 stars this book and series deserved. If after a year since the release, and you still haven't read it you better get out there and get a copy. June 27, 2008 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7) (Deluxe Edition) This was a great finish to an even greater series of books. Not only did the ending book thrill and excite me but it also gave great closure to anyone who followed the series intently. A must read for Potter-fans and non fans alike. June 26, 2008 The battle begins! I was so excited when I got this book...but so nervous I was almost afraid to open it! What was going to happen? I had speculated for so long, I was almost afraid to find out. The story delivered! There were nailbiting moments as Harry and company invaded the ministry of magic, and the sadness of Hogwarts without Dumbledore. The final confrontation was spine tingling and frightening, but the triumph over Voldemort is worth every moment. JK Rowling ROCKS as a story teller and I can't wait to see what she conjurs up next! June 26, 2008 Rather disappointing Obviously readers of the series will need to read this book. That said I'm glad that this series is coming to a close. The quality of writing and the value of the story has degraded dramatically over the years. June 25, 2008 Way to End an Awesome Series Think everything has been said about this book. So, I'll just keep this short and sweet. It was an AWESOME BOOK, and AWESOME END to the series. Highly recommend to anyone thats a fan of the Harry Potter Series. For more Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7) reviews click here.
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