The terrifying, yet satisfying conclusion... | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7)

Worth the price! | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7) | J. K. Rowling

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	• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7) J. K. Rowling Arthur A. Levine Books, 2007 - 784 pages average customer review:based on 3153 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Harry Potter the final book.

My only complaint about the book was the ending I felt, like many others, that it was a bit of a let down for Harry to win because of a technicality. Their were so many other ways that it might of ended in Harries favor, like the sword having some additional power, etc. But, to come all this way after so many years it was a bit of a let down and that is why I give it four stars instead of five. Maybe they will fix this in the movie but I would be happy if they just stuck to the books.

The terrifying, yet satisfying conclusion...

"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows" is the utterly terrifying, mystifying, captivating, and satisfying conclusion to JK Rowling's Harry Potter series. This story brings together all the threads, and brings them all to satisfying, and in some cases surprising, conclusions.

Harry and his friends do not return to Hogwartz for their seventh year, as the death of Dumbledore has changed nearly everything. Voldemort's rise to power accelerates, as he now controls both Hogwartz and the Ministry of Magic! Going into hiding, Harry, Hermoine, and Ron take on the task that Harry feels is the legacy that Dumbledore has left to him. Together the three begin hunting down the remaining Horcruxes, and search for ways to destroy them, while at the same time desperately trying avoid detection by the Death Eaters, who now have the full might of the Ministry of Magic behind them. In this story we find the young children that began this journey through magic and adventure over six years past, gown to adulthood, and showing that Dumbledore's faith in them was not misplaced.

****WARNING, MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS!!!!****

This book is definitely NOT for the faint of heart, nor those who are looking for a nice, happy little stroll through fairyland story. These kids have come of age, and the danger that they face has also, as they face life and death consequences. I thought that reading the death of Dumbledore was difficult...but reading the last moments, and the sacrifice, made by Doby, it was the first that I actually sat the book down, because I couldn't see through the tears in my eyes. A definite MUST READ for any Harry Potter or modern fantasy fan.

HIGHLY recommended, in fact, probably one of my favorite stories that I have ever read.

RD Williams, author of "The Lost Gate"

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Worth the price!

While I would have preferred to be able to purchase this as a digital download (a format the other books in the series are available in), this CD set meets the need. Fantastically narrated, this is a great way for couples/families to read a book together. And, of course, anyone looking at the last book in this series already knows this is an excellent series and story.

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all is well

Some people are complaining about the plot twists. They're really not that bad when you look at the way the book was set up. Nice to see most of you are satisfied, though.
Anyways, good book. She didn't kill off Luna Lovegood. I am at peace.

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One Enchanted Wizard, One Decieving Villian, and A Blood-Thirsty Writer

Well, what you can say about a 756 page book that ends a decade of an absolutely fanomanal saga of books? I felt as if there was nothing in the world except the book that draw my eyes to it as if it were a big, heavy magnet. As I was walking out of the premeire party kids were slapping my hands just because the book was in the green Barnes & Noble bag that was in my hand.It was truly a remarkable story. There were quite a few deaths however. Just as you were sure you're favorite was with you till' the end, Rowling ripped them out of your heart. On the bright side, every question you could ever wonder was answered. Such as the identity of R.A.B., although most of us who read Half-Blood Prince already figured that out. I was a little disappointed when Rowling came out with the whole "Dumbledore is gay." thing, but I guess you can't have a great writer who's not blood thirsty for more publicity. I was hoping she'd make a few prequels of Voldemort, Dumbledore and even maybe Snape. i just hope she can stay true to what her real ideas are.

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Readers beware. The brilliant, breathtaking conclusion to J.K. Rowling's spellbinding series is not for the faint of heart--such revelations, battles, and betrayals await in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows that no fan will make it to the end unscathed. Luckily, Rowling has prepped loyal readers for the end of her series by doling out increasingly dark and dangerous tales of magic and mystery, shot through with lessons about honor and contempt, love and loss, and right and wrong. Fear not, you will find no spoilers in our review--to tell the plot would ruin the journey, and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is an odyssey the likes of which Rowling's fans have not yet seen, and are not likely to forget. But we would be remiss if we did not offer one small suggestion before you embark on your final adventure with Harry--bring plenty of tissues.

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

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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's first trip to the zoo with the Dursleys, when a boa constrictor winks at him.
* When the Dursleys' house is suddenly besieged by letters for Harry from Hogwarts. Readers learn how much the Dursleys have been keeping from Harry. Rowling does a wonderful job in displaying the lengths to which Uncle Vernon will go to deny that magic exists.
* Harry's first visit to Diagon Alley with Hagrid. Full of curiosities and rich with magic and marvel, Harry's first trip includes a trip to Gringotts and Ollivanders, where Harry gets his wand (holly and phoenix feather) and discovers yet another connection to He-Who-Must-No-Be-Named. This moment is the reader's first full introduction to Rowling's world of witchcraft and wizards.
* Harry's experience with the Sorting Hat.

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
* The de-gnoming of the Weasleys' garden. Harry discovers that even wizards have chores--gnomes must be grabbed (ignoring angry protests "Gerroff me! Gerroff me!"), swung about (to make them too dizzy to come back), and tossed out of the garden--this delightful scene highlights Rowling's clever and witty genius.
* Harry's first experience with a Howler, sent to Ron by his mother.
* The Dueling Club battle between Harry and Malfoy. Gilderoy Lockhart starts the Dueling Club to help students practice spells on each other, but he is not prepared for the intensity of the animosity between Harry and Draco. Since they are still young, their minibattle is innocent enough, including tickling and dancing charms.

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
* Ron's attempt to use a telephone to call Harry at the Dursleys'.
* Harry's first encounter with a Dementor on the train (and just about any other encounter with Dementors). Harry's brush with the Dementors is terrifying and prepares Potter fans for a darker, scarier book.
* Harry, Ron, and Hermione's behavior in Professor Trelawney's Divination class. Some of the best moments in Rowling's books occur when she reminds us that the wizards-in-training at Hogwarts are, after all, just children. Clearly, even at a school of witchcraft and wizardry, classes can be boring and seem pointless to children.
* The Boggart lesson in Professor Lupin's classroom.
* Harry, Ron, and Hermione's knock-down confrontation with Snape.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
* Hermione's disgust at the reception for the veela (Bulgarian National Team Mascots) at the Quidditch World Cup. Rowling's fourth book addresses issues about growing up--the dynamic between the boys and girls at Hogwarts starts to change. Nowhere is this more plain than the hilarious scene in which magical cheerleaders nearly convince Harry and Ron to jump from the stands to impress them.
* Viktor Krum's crush on Hermione--and Ron's objection to it.
* Malfoy's "Potter Stinks" badge.
* Hermione's creation of S.P.E.W., the intolerant bigotry of the Death Eaters, and the danger of the Triwizard Tournament. Add in the changing dynamics between girls and boys at Hogwarts, and suddenly Rowling's fourth book has a weight and seriousness not as present in early books in the series. Candy and tickle spells are left behind as the students tackle darker, more serious issues and take on larger responsibilities, including the knowledge of illegal curses.

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

* Harry's outburst to his friends at No. 12 Grimmauld Place. A combination of frustration over being kept in the dark and fear that he will be expelled fuels much of Harry's anger, and it all comes out at once, directly aimed at Ron and Hermione. Rowling perfectly portrays Harry's frustration at being too old to shirk responsibility, but too young to be accepted as part of the fight that he knows is coming.
* Harry's detention with Professor Umbridge. Rowling shows her darker side, leading readers to believe that Hogwarts is no longer a safe haven for young wizards. Dolores represents a bureaucratic tyrant capable of real evil, and Harry is forced to endure their private battle of wills alone.
* Harry and Cho's painfully awkward interactions. Rowling clearly remembers what it was like to be a teenager.
* Harry's Occlumency lessons with Snape.
* Dumbledore's confession to Harry.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

* The introduction of the Horcrux.
* Molly Weasley asking Arthur Weasley about his "dearest ambition." Rowling has always been great at revealing little intriguing bits about her characters at a time, and Arthur?s answer "to find out how airplanes stay up" reminds us about his obsession with Muggles.
* Harry's private lessons with Dumbledore, and more time spent with the fascinating and dangerous pensieve, arguably one of Rowling?s most ingenious inventions.
* Fred and George Weasley?s Joke Shop, and the slogan: "Why Are You Worrying About You-Know-Who? You Should Be Worrying About U-NO-POO--the Constipation Sensation That's Gripping the Nation!"
* Luna's Quidditch commentary. Rowling created scores of Luna Lovegood fans with hilarious and bizarre commentary from the most unlikely Quidditch commentator.
* The effects of Felix Felicis.

Magic, Mystery, and Mayhem: A Conversation with J.K. Rowling

"I am an extraordinarily lucky person, doing what I love best in the world. I?m sure that I will always be a writer. It was wonderful enough just to be published. The greatest reward is the enthusiasm of the readers." --J.K. Rowling

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A Few Words from Mary GrandPré

"When I illustrate a cover or a book, I draw upon what the author tells me; that's how I see my responsibility as an illustrator. J.K. Rowling is very descriptive in her writing--she gives an illustrator a lot to work with. Each story is packed full of rich visual descriptions of the atmosphere, the mood, the setting, and all the different creatures and people. She makes it easy for me. The images just develop as I sketch and retrace until it feels right and matches her vision." Check out more Harry Potter art from illustrator Mary GrandPré.

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