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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Harry Potter, #7)
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[REVIEW DOES CONTAIN MINOR SPOILERS]
The Deathly Hallows
I recall when this book first came out. Rumors of the death of characters. The New York Times review posted complete with spoilers just before the book's release. Portions of the book leaked. Rumors of Hermione's demise.
All done of course to fire the excitement of the last book in the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows. Wow, what a title! What's it mean?
The book picks up where Half-Blood Prince leaves off. Death Eaters have attacked and in the battle, Dumbledore dies. There's a decent funeral. OK, so what now?
Harry is turning 17. At that time the charms protecting him and the Dursely's house disappear. He must be made safe. But the plan of multiple Harrys backfires, people die or are maimed!
Harry confides in the other two parts of his triangle: Ron and Hermione. Dumbledore has confided in them to find and destroy the Horcruxes -- magical items that contain a bit of the soul of He Who Must Not Be Named.
The adventures they go through in attaining this goal, having their faith shaken in Dumbledore's dying wish, rumors of Dumbledore's past written in nasty form by tell-all author Rita Skeeter (much of Rowling's scathing commentary on gossip mags comes through loud and clear!) and their faith shaken in each other, make for a well-paced story.
There's no cutesy spells or boyhood crushes. Far from it. But that doesn't mean there is not some humor in the tale, despite its darkness and life or death moments. Luna is still her blissfully spaced-out self; Crabbe and Goyle are still idiots -- and "Confunded" wizards and goblins make for some fun reading.
Yet despite Rowling's intention of wrapping up a few points, there are still a few questions I still have. How did the goblin lose the Gryffindor sword and that Neville Longbottom had it near the end of the story? What happened to Rita Skeeter?
Unlike other readers, I did like the future Harry in the fast-forward 19 years later. It was cute and a welcome respite to the pain, horror and death that was frequent and interesting!
Highly recommended. Can't wait for the movie!
The Deathly Hallows
I recall when this book first came out. Rumors of the death of characters. The New York Times review posted complete with spoilers just before the book's release. Portions of the book leaked. Rumors of Hermione's demise.
All done of course to fire the excitement of the last book in the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows. Wow, what a title! What's it mean?
The book picks up where Half-Blood Prince leaves off. Death Eaters have attacked and in the battle, Dumbledore dies. There's a decent funeral. OK, so what now?
Harry is turning 17. At that time the charms protecting him and the Dursely's house disappear. He must be made safe. But the plan of multiple Harrys backfires, people die or are maimed!
Harry confides in the other two parts of his triangle: Ron and Hermione. Dumbledore has confided in them to find and destroy the Horcruxes -- magical items that contain a bit of the soul of He Who Must Not Be Named.
The adventures they go through in attaining this goal, having their faith shaken in Dumbledore's dying wish, rumors of Dumbledore's past written in nasty form by tell-all author Rita Skeeter (much of Rowling's scathing commentary on gossip mags comes through loud and clear!) and their faith shaken in each other, make for a well-paced story.
There's no cutesy spells or boyhood crushes. Far from it. But that doesn't mean there is not some humor in the tale, despite its darkness and life or death moments. Luna is still her blissfully spaced-out self; Crabbe and Goyle are still idiots -- and "Confunded" wizards and goblins make for some fun reading.
Yet despite Rowling's intention of wrapping up a few points, there are still a few questions I still have. How did the goblin lose the Gryffindor sword and that Neville Longbottom had it near the end of the story? What happened to Rita Skeeter?
Unlike other readers, I did like the future Harry in the fast-forward 19 years later. It was cute and a welcome respite to the pain, horror and death that was frequent and interesting!
Highly recommended. Can't wait for the movie!
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Reading Progress
January 5, 2010
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October 25, 2010
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Started Reading
October 25, 2010
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7.25%
"It's great rereading this -- [spoilers] the wizards all looking like Harry when they make a run for it and have 30 Death Eaters waiting for them was horrific. And Hedgwick's death when the poor owl didn't have a chance was tragic and I think very unnecessary to the plot. We're rolling along, fast-paced book."
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November 16, 2010
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Finished Reading
