Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7)

by J.K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7)  
published 2007 by Arthur A. Levine Books
binding Hardcover
isbn 0545010225   (isbn13: 9780545010221)
pages 784
description Readers beware. The brilliant, breathtaking conclusion to J.K. Rowling's spellbinding series is not for the faint of heart--such revelations, battles,...more
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02-21-07



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Arthurbookhouse
Arthurbookhouse rated it: 3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars
02/06/08


The Evil of Harry Potter

“She lov’d me for the dangers I had pass’d; And I lov’d her
that she did pity them. This only is the witchcraft I have us’d.” --Othello, from “Othello, the Moor of Venice,” by William Shakespeare
Forgive the author for the little witchcraft. For alchemists, sorcerers, and witches ruled the world during the Middle Ages. And still do today. Because about now a Catholic faithful in the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico or Lourds, France, i...more
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Stephanie S.
Stephanie S. rated it: 5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars
02/11/08

Read in June, 2007
recommends it for: EVERYONE!!!!!!
OMG! Harry Potter 7 is the best book in the whole world! It was a great book but now I'm really sad that it's over. The whole series is done with. So sad. I almost cried after I finished reading the book. Not because it was a sad ending, but because it's so sad that the series is over now. I've been reading those books for half my life! Harry Potter has been such a big part of my life for so long it's sad to see it end. Anyhoo, here's my summary of the book and if you don't want the book spoiled...more
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Alexis
Alexis rated it: 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars
07/30/07

Read in July, 2007
From an interview with Rowling on the Today show:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19...
**SPOILERS:

Rowling said her original epilogue was “a lot more detailed,” including the name of every child born to the Weasley clan in the past 19 years. (Victoire, who was snogging Teddy — Lupin and Tonks’ son — is Bill and Fleur’s eldest.)

Harry, Ron and Hermione
We know that Harry marries Ginny and has three kids, essenti...more
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Eleanor
Eleanor rated it: 3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars
07/30/07

Read in July, 2007
recommends it for: those who like epics, fantasy, magic, school
(shamelessly cross-posted from my livejournal entry) Spoilers below!

I remember picking up Harry Potter around the time that book 3 had come out. There had been buzz about the books in the post with a picture of JK standing by railroad tracks and some inside joke about "muggles." I probably wouldn't have read them had I not babysat for my nextdoor neighbor's kids who were 7 and 10 at the time, and asked me to read it to them as a bedtime story. What is so compelling about these chi...more
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Loren
Loren rated it: 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars
08/05/07

Read in July, 2007
recommends it for: don't ask stupid questions
grrr. *spoilers*
This book was meant to be a masterpiece.
It wasn't. I was VERY disappointed with the last portion of the book. But the criticisms are for later.
I've always thought that JK's writing was admirable if a little underdeveloped, but the paragraphs just don't seem to flow together as well as they used to.
They finally leave school. I never thought they would, but it sure as hell was an exciting notion. However the lack of supporting characters (that you might find at Hogwarts) me...more
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Sammy
Sammy rated it: 5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars
05/01/08

bookshelves: the-best
Read in July, 2007
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Crazy Uncle Ryan
Crazy Uncle Ryan rated it: 5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars
05/13/08

bookshelves: books-that-rock
Read in July, 2007
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Amber
Amber rated it: 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars
08/13/07

bookshelves: fantasy
Read in July, 2007
recommends it for: everyone who's read the previous books
[THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS, SO PLEASE DON'T READ IF YOU STILL HAVEN'T READ THE BOOK!]

I must say that the time waiting for the book was a lot more torturous than the actual read. there were all those forums and newsletters wondering 'would harry live or die?' 'is snape good or bad?' 'what if hogwarts burns to the ground and everyone dies?!' and furthermore, 'how long would it take for spoilers to come out in the media and from random mean people?'

The book didn't arrive on my doorst...more
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Marty
Marty rated it: 5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars
02/06/08

bookshelves: front-room-bookshelf
Read in August, 2007
Phew. I just felt as if I finally got the vaccine for a deadly epidemic going around. The epidemic, of course, would be all those people who want to talk about Harry Potter without me having read the last book. The vaccine, then, would be finally reading the book. I suppose that last comparison isn't exactly flattering, but don't let my poor comparison interfere in any way with the greatness of this book/series. In my last review of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, I complained about havi...more
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Witchybat
Witchybat rated it: 5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars
03/30/08

Read in July, 2007
recommends it for: Teens and Adults, It is not for ALL CHILDREN
IT IS NOT FOR ALL CHILDREN some SHELTERED CHILDREN might not be permitted by parents to read such harsh language and killing scenes.
Some CHILDREN might not be educated enough to understand the plot and deep messages this book does have, which are intended for adult readers.
Yes, some CHILDREN may be ready for this type of story, but many are not, due to parental restrictions in their lives.
I firmly believe if a child has lived through horrid events then they will be able to read this.

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Suzie
07/25/07

bookshelves: books-i-own, british-obsessions
Read in July, 2007
“I’m going to keep going until I succeed — or die. Don’t think I don’t know how this might end. I’ve known it for years.” — Harry Potter

Most seventeen-year olds don’t view the possibility of an early death as being, well, possible. But then again, most seventeen-year olds haven’t come face-to-face with death almost half a dozen times before their first kiss either.

In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the seventh and final installment of the ridiculou...more
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Rion
Rion rated it: 5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars
08/28/07

Read in September, 2007
recommends it for: Big nerds
***SPOILERS:





From an interview with Rowling on the Today show:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19...





Rowling said her original epilogue was “a lot more detailed,” including the name of every child born to the Weasley clan in the past 19 years. (Victoire, who was snogging Teddy — Lupin and Tonks’ son — is Bill and Fleur’s eldest.)

Harry, Ron and Hermione
We know that Harry marries Ginny and has three k...more
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Brahm
Brahm rated it: 3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars
07/21/07

bookshelves: fantasy
Few books, if any, have recieved as much hype as the Harry Potter series- whether deservedly or undeservedly is a question better asked of the series as a whole, rather than this one book. Deathly Hallows is radically different from its predecessors. Rowling has rid herself of the Harry Potter set formula- a refreshing change, as at this point in the series, games like Quidditch and grades seem rather irrelevant. The plot follows Harry, Ron and Hermione as they search for the Horcruxes and later...more