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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Harry Potter, #7)
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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,"
"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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“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.”
― Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
"After all this time?"
"Always," said Snape.”
― Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
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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 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!!!

Thank you! 馃槉

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!


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


Thank you, Barbara! 馃槉


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


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

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


Thank you, Deborah! 馃槉 Best voyage ever :D

Thank you, Constantine! 馃槉

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..

馃槷馃槷 No way? This must be the only thing he reads then..
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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]](https://images.gr-assets.com/users/1593184464p1/98245866.jpg)
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



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.

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

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

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