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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling
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it was amazing
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"OI! There's a war going on here!"
"Merlin's Pants!"

The six-year build-up is over. The final adventure, towards which we've been sailing for - through six amazing Hogwarts years - is here at last. And yet again, Rowling surpasses her own standards to bring us the most adventurous book of the entire series, to conclude everything is a most dramatic way. Twist after twist after twist is going to keep the reader immersed more than ever. Be warned: once started, you won't have a moment's rest till your finish this one!

"Twelve Fail-Safe Ways to Charm Witches"

It seems redundant now to repeat all the good things about Harry Potter books in general - from plot to writing style - which never reached a plateau, but kept on improving. All of that is still there. But setting up the atmosphere for events has reached a level that is far beyond anything we've seen before. And the complexity of the events has also been increased. Even the few sup-plots are highly detailed and complex, and contributes a lot to the main story. It gives a very fulfilling feeling, when the reader is allowed to connect all the dots as progressing towards the end, tying up a lot of loose ends. Also, it's unbelievable how well the plot twists are introduced - whether they are happy or sad - maintaining suspense better than ever.

"permettez-moi to assister vous,"

The reader is bound to encounter a lot of heartbreaking disappointments here, but all that help make the ending much more satisfying. I did miss the occasional humor, though it would not have complimented well the dark world we are in right now. Oh, and I'm really happy that I only had to hate Snape for a few days... (from finish of Half-blood prince till now) I guess that's the good thing about reading all the books of series at once: less anxiety!

"Wit beyond measure is man's greatest treasure!"

When I started Philosopher's Stone, it made me realize that I've been missing out on a lot - a world of magic which is full of amazing characters. Then the journey got ever so thrilling and entertaining, with each book outperforming the previous one in every possible way. It's been three magical weeks for me - literally and figuratively - from the starting of the first book till the last. I don't recall ever been immersed in a book series as much as I did with Harry Potter, and, though the ending was great, it's sad not being able to continue, to know that this is the end. I've watched the first few HP movies a long time ago, but those didn't come anywhere near the books in my opinion, and I really wasn't a fan. But now, I'm finally enlightened as to why Harry Potter series is much loved by millions. It's impossible not to, once you're through with the books! A well thought out foundation put in place in first three books, then setting stage for the core of the series in next two and finally, an incredibly thrilling ending with the last two books, while each book being a five-star read, at least for me. Harry Potter became the my all-time-favorite book series.

"Only the difference between truth and lies, courage and cowardice,"
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Quotes Tharindu Liked

J.K. Rowling
“Dumbledore watched her fly away, and as her silvery glow faded he turned back to Snape, and his eyes were full of tears.
"After all this time?"
"Always," said Snape.”
J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows


Reading Progress

January 9, 2021 – Started Reading
January 9, 2021 – Shelved
January 10, 2021 –
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January 10, 2021 –
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January 11, 2021 –
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January 11, 2021 –
42.0%
January 12, 2021 –
50.0%
January 12, 2021 –
60.0%
January 13, 2021 –
70.0%
January 14, 2021 – Finished Reading

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Mahbuba Sinthia Congratulations on finishing HP series!


Tharindu Dissanayake Sinthia wrote: "Congratulations on finishing HP series!"

Thank you, Sinthia! 馃槉


The Bibliophile Doctor That's wonderful one more fan to the HP world... Congrats and welcome


Sherry Sharpnack My favorite book series!
I read them probably yearly. This year, I鈥檓 listening to them on Audible to entice me to go walking or work out.


The Bibliophile Doctor Sherry wrote: "My favorite book series!
I read them probably yearly. This year, I鈥檓 listening to them on Audible to entice me to go walking or work out."


I listened to three books of HP series too and I love Stephen Fry's reading very much. I'm hoping to finish rest this year. Happy reading!!!


Tharindu Dissanayake The Bibliophile Doctor wrote: "That's wonderful one more fan to the HP world... Congrats and welcome"

Thank you! 馃槉


Tharindu Dissanayake Sherry wrote: "My favorite book series!
I read them probably yearly. This year, I鈥檓 listening to them on Audible to entice me to go walking or work out."


Every year? 馃槷馃槷 Wow!


Lisazj1 Terrific review Tharindu!


Thom All 5 star ratings, and yes they are good - but which of the series is the weakest in your opinion? Which book fell a bit short of the others? For that matter - which was the best?


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Lau 鈾� I'm glad you loved the series!!


Tharindu Dissanayake Lisazj1 wrote: "Terrific review Tharindu!"

Thank you, Lisazj! 馃槉


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Tharindu Dissanayake Thom wrote: "All 5 star ratings, and yes they are good - but which of the series is the weakest in your opinion? Which book fell a bit short of the others? For that matter - which was the best?"

That's a little difficult to answer. I did think about ranking them but didn't think it was fair to do so. Main reason is, unlike most other series, the intended reader's age varies with Harry Potter. For me, it put each book in its own category, with each being amazing for that particular group of readers. Though the final three books are complex, detailed and more entertaining, it feels unfair to compare them with first two or three books, which might be the favorites of most readers who belonged in that age category while reading for the first time. I guess it's a matter of perspective that is influenced a lot by readers' age. This being my first time ever reading the series, I think it's not surprising that I found the last one to be the best. On the other hand, it's also not surprising to find, for someone who grew up with the series, to love one of the first three books, where nothing is disappointing (relatively). 馃槉


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Barbara K Great observations, Tharindu. I find it amazing that Rowling had the entire arc of the series mapped out when she began.


Tharindu Dissanayake Lau wrote: "I'm glad you loved the series!!"

Thank you, Lau! 馃槉


Tharindu Dissanayake Barbara wrote: "Great observations, Tharindu. I find it amazing that Rowling had the entire arc of the series mapped out when she began."

Thank you, Barbara! 馃槉


Logan Fantasic Review :D This was one of my favorites


Kathleen Great review! It IS so hard to finish a favorite series and know there is no more to read about that world. I've felt that a few times. At least we can always reread!!


Tharindu Dissanayake Logan (New Bio) wrote: "Fantasic Review :D This was one of my favorites"

Thank you, Logan! 馃槉


Tharindu Dissanayake Kathleen wrote: "Great review! It IS so hard to finish a favorite series and know there is no more to read about that world. I've felt that a few times. At least we can always reread!!"

Thank you, Kathleen! 馃槉
Yep, thinking of re-reading always makes me happy 馃槃


Kat I'm thrilled the series impacted you as it did me so many years ago! It's been fun to watch you discover the magic for the first time. I loved the movies, but I agree the books are far superior! Great review and congratulations! :)


Tharindu Dissanayake Kat wrote: "I'm thrilled the series impacted you as it did me so many years ago! It's been fun to watch you discover the magic for the first time. I loved the movies, but I agree the books are far superior! Gr..."

Thank you, Kat! 馃槉 Glad you liked them. It's not that movies aren't good, but they lack so many details.


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W You seem to be very fond of Harry Potter.


Tharindu Dissanayake W wrote: "You seem to be very fond of Harry Potter."

I am now 馃槃


Tharindu Dissanayake WeasleyNewtValdezDiAngelo wrote: "And you're done with the series! The series was so much fun, filled with ups and downs! Glad you enjoyed it! Great review :)"

Thank you, Weasley! 馃槉 Yep, finished.. and yeah, it was sooo much fun.. wish there are a few more to read though..


Tharindu Dissanayake @WeasleyNewtValdezDiAngelo

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Deborah And so your magical journey ended but a wondrous voyage you had. Enjoyed your review! So glad that you loved the series as I did.


Constantine Excellent review, Tharindu. Congratulations on finishing the series. 馃憤馃尰


Tharindu Dissanayake Deborah wrote: "And so your magical journey ended but a wondrous voyage you had. Enjoyed your review! So glad that you loved the series as I did."

Thank you, Deborah! 馃槉 Best voyage ever :D


Tharindu Dissanayake Constantine wrote: "Excellent review, Tharindu. Congratulations on finishing the series. 馃憤馃尰"

Thank you, Constantine! 馃槉


Nancy (playing catch-up) It will always be one of my all time favorite series. I鈥檓 so glad you loved it!


Tharindu Dissanayake Nancy wrote: "It will always be one of my all time favorite series. I鈥檓 so glad you loved it!"

Thank you, Nancy! 馃槉 I know I just finished it but, it's difficult not to start reading the entire thing all over again even days after finished with it..


Logan My friend reads the books like twice a month...Its a lil weird


Tharindu Dissanayake Logan wrote: "My friend reads the books like twice a month...Its a lil weird"

馃槷馃槷 No way? This must be the only thing he reads then..


Aleena My favourite of the series!


Tharindu Dissanayake Aleena wrote: "My favourite of the series!"

Yeah, it's a great ending for the series 馃槉


Anna [Bran. San. Stan] Great review, Tharindu! Have you heard of the amazing audiobooks read by Stephen Fry? If you're into that, I'd strongly recommend them for a re-read 馃槉. My favorite quote is definitely "Merlin's pants" and the way Fry reads it 馃槈.


Tharindu Dissanayake Anna wrote: "Great review, Tharindu! Have you heard of the amazing audiobooks read by Stephen Fry? If you're into that, I'd strongly recommend them for a re-read 馃槉. My favorite quote is definitely "Merlin's pan..."

Thank you, Anna! 馃槉 I haven't heard of Stephen Fry, and I'm yet to read an audio book. Thanks for the recommendation and I'll see if I can find his audio book series for my re-read :)


Anna [Bran. San. Stan] Tharindu wrote: "Anna wrote: "Great review, Tharindu! Have you heard of the amazing audiobooks read by Stephen Fry? If you're into that, I'd strongly recommend them for a re-read 馃槉. My favorite quote is definitely ..."

Oooh, you really haven't? I'm so glad I pointed them out then! Those Stephen Fry narrations make for the best audiobooks ever. I can't even count how many times I've listened to them over the years. I really hope you'll give them a listen! 馃槉


Tharindu Dissanayake Anna wrote: "Oooh, you really haven't? I'm so glad I pointed them out then! Those Stephen Fry narrations make for the best audiobooks ever. I can't even count how many times I've listened to them over the years. I really hope you'll give them a listen! 馃槉"

Ooh I listened to a small clip, and it is amazing! 馃槷 Didn't expect it to be this clear. Thank you so much, Anna! 馃槉馃槉


Valerie So glad you enjoyed the series. It鈥檚 brilliant, and it will always be one of my favorites. Deathly Hallows is probably my favorite in the series because it wraps up the story so well, and everything comes full circle. Harry鈥檚 hero鈥檚 journey culminates in a satisfying way too.


Pubudini Jayakody I also wasn't a fan until I started reading the series. This is so magical, right? I just finished the fifth one and hope to get there soon!


Tharindu Dissanayake Valerie wrote: "So glad you enjoyed the series. It鈥檚 brilliant, and it will always be one of my favorites. Deathly Hallows is probably my favorite in the series because it wraps up the story so well, and everythin..."

Thank you, Valerie! 馃槉 I tried but couldn't find a favorite.. I love them all! But Deathly Hollows did do an amazing job with perfectly ending the series.


Tharindu Dissanayake Pubudini wrote: "I also wasn't a fan until I started reading the series. This is so magical, right? I just finished the fifth one and hope to get there soon!"

It sure is magical! As the series progressed, I never found the quality to plateau. Rowling's writing was so consistent, if not better as we move from book to book, and the plot kept getting better till the end. Hope you'll love the rest of the series as well, Pubuduni! 馃槉


Vibha Oho we have another Potterhead!


Tharindu Dissanayake vibha wrote: "Oho we have another Potterhead!"

馃槃馃槃 I'm sure there's no shortage though...


Tharindu Dissanayake Anna wrote: "I loved this series and I don't mean to brag but I read it in 6 months"

Glad you loved the series..
That's quite good, considering last four books were very long...


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XR Such a great series. 馃憣馃徑 Nice review, Tharindu. 鈽猴笍


Tharindu Dissanayake XR wrote: "Such a great series. 馃憣馃徑 Nice review, Tharindu. 鈽猴笍"

It's hard to compare anything to this series... each one better than the last!
Thank you, XR! 馃槉


Annanonymous Tharindu, this is a great review and is what I like to hear when I looks at reviews of my favorite books (I am one of the people who likes pretty much all books)


Tharindu Dissanayake Anna wrote: "Tharindu, this is a great review and is what I like to hear when I looks at reviews of my favorite books (I am one of the people who likes pretty much all books)"

Thank you, Anna! 馃槉 I'm glad you liked it..


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