Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Harry Potter, #7) in The Dusty Bookshelf

Sep 05, 2007 Casey rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: love-for-reading-starts-at-birth, books-that-can-double-as-weapons, approved-for-future-progeny

Harry Potter, in what is supposed to be his final year at Hogwarts, has only almost certain death to look forward to. The magical world has become unsafe, invaded by death eaters, the loyal servants of he-who-must-not-be-named. Somehow, 17 year old Harry and his friends, Hermione and Ron, must stop Voldemort from taking over their world.

To destroy Voldemort, Harry must first find and destroy the horcruxes, but he doesn't know where to start on this seemingly impossible task. Ron and Hermione fol ...more

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Aug 21, 2007 Avanders rated it it was amazing

Shelves: young_adult, sci-fi-fantasy, favorites, featured

Finished HP7 last night! (stayed up a little late ;))

When I first read HP7, in a fevered rush to figureoutwhathappenedimmediately, I thought that it was just a touch of a let down. At the time, I agreed a little w/ the people who said Rowling spent too much time in the wilderness, and made too much of an effort to track the school year.

Now that I'm re-reading and have not just waited TWO YEARS for the final conclusion, I have a slightly different perspective. The book is, actually, quite brillia ...more

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Dec 15, 2007 Josephine (biblioseph) rated it really liked it

Shelves: favorites, 7th-in-a-series

Haha, I love how the description says the novels are 'shelf-bending'! That's accurate to say the least.

Oh boy, I feel like reviewing a Harry Potter book is a little strange, because their reputation proceeds them, but you know, here goes.

I have to commend Jo's talent in writing these, and this really came to a head in this novel. She's funny and witty, and very, very moving. (view spoiler) and while some things I ...more

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Aug 16, 2011 Emily rated it it was amazing

The series is brilliant, of course the ending gets dark. If you are looking for the lightness of Harry's youth reread the first books. ...more

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Apr 19, 2008 Celeste rated it really liked it

It was indeed sad to see this wonderful part of my family's life come to an end. Not that every book won't be reread and every CD listened to over and over, but for Harry I'm glad he can rest now. It has been 7 long book years for him. Many trail and tribulations. He will be missed.

Thanks you J. K. Rowlings for many hours of pleasure. ...more

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