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lizzycatslibrary's review against another edition
5.0
A most fantastic ending to the 7 year series! I can't believe it is over but I am thoroughly content about the wrap up that JK Rowling provided of her series. I will miss Harry Potter... sometime soon I will have to begin re-reading it all!
pbraue13's review against another edition
5.0
A great conclusion to an epic series that I will return to..."Always".
ttennheat's review against another edition
Of course it's good. It's the last of the series.
adfleece's review against another edition
4.0
It would be a five-star book if it weren't for the cheesy epilogue.
mackenziegabrielle's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
holly2kidsandtired's review against another edition
5.0
Run, don't walk and read this book, if you haven't already. An absolutely amazing book that ends the story and ties up loose ends. Harry, Ron and Hermione leave Hogwarts their 7th year and go on a quest for the remaining horcruxes. Along the way there are the inevitable adventures and coming of age experiences.
I found some of the camping scenes to drag a little. I know they were "on the run" and trying to find the horcruxes, but there was too much wandering. I expect that the film will tighten all of that up. While the book is the darkest yet, Harry finally, truly, understands what it is he has to do. The ending at Hogwarts is awesome. Dumbledore's Army makes an appearance, and we finally learn the truth about Severus Snape.
As good battles evil at Hogwarts, there are several tragic deaths. But, one of the best scenes is Molly Weasley dueling Bellatrix Lestrange. Don't ever get in the way of a mother bear!
We also see an epic battle between Voldemort and Harry. As Harry explains to Voldemort about Snape and Dumbledore and the Wand of Destiny, we see that Harry truly has grown up.
Rowling's epilogue is fun. It adds the romantic twist that Potter faithfuls have hoped for.
A perfect ending to the series.
I found some of the camping scenes to drag a little. I know they were "on the run" and trying to find the horcruxes, but there was too much wandering. I expect that the film will tighten all of that up. While the book is the darkest yet, Harry finally, truly, understands what it is he has to do. The ending at Hogwarts is awesome. Dumbledore's Army makes an appearance, and we finally learn the truth about Severus Snape.
As good battles evil at Hogwarts, there are several tragic deaths. But, one of the best scenes is Molly Weasley dueling Bellatrix Lestrange. Don't ever get in the way of a mother bear!
We also see an epic battle between Voldemort and Harry. As Harry explains to Voldemort about Snape and Dumbledore and the Wand of Destiny, we see that Harry truly has grown up.
Rowling's epilogue is fun. It adds the romantic twist that Potter faithfuls have hoped for.
A perfect ending to the series.
wslockard's review against another edition
4.0
Ten years after reading it the first time, I read it again.
Constantly lost track of how many horcruxes they had to get. I STILL don't entirely get it.
WHY are female wizards called "witches"? Witches and wizards have totally different lore origins. See here, this is a wizard book, about wizards.
Witchery is different!! Don't call female wizards "witches." (I'm pretending like I know what I'm talking about.) I predict that this series is slowly beginning to get itself stuck in history. It's not so timeless as fans believe. Potterworld is heavily gendered. It celebrates the dichotomy of male/female being synonyms for rescuer/homemaker. It's only JKRowling's tweeting and readers' headcanons projecting the more modern patina of forward-thinking and equality.
Constantly lost track of how many horcruxes they had to get. I STILL don't entirely get it.
WHY are female wizards called "witches"? Witches and wizards have totally different lore origins. See here, this is a wizard book, about wizards.
Witchery is different!! Don't call female wizards "witches." (I'm pretending like I know what I'm talking about.) I predict that this series is slowly beginning to get itself stuck in history. It's not so timeless as fans believe. Potterworld is heavily gendered. It celebrates the dichotomy of male/female being synonyms for rescuer/homemaker. It's only JKRowling's tweeting and readers' headcanons projecting the more modern patina of forward-thinking and equality.
tessam14's review against another edition
5.0
This book was so sad, but so good at the same time!! I was heartbroken after the deaths, and shocked that Rowling allowed this to happen!!
Overall, a FANTASTIC book! I fell in love with this series from the start, as well as the movies. I have learned many life lessons from this series, which I will carry with me and treasure always. If I ever have any kids, I'll DEFINITELY make them read this wonderful series, and I hope they grow to love this series as much as I have :'))
Overall, a FANTASTIC book! I fell in love with this series from the start, as well as the movies. I have learned many life lessons from this series, which I will carry with me and treasure always. If I ever have any kids, I'll DEFINITELY make them read this wonderful series, and I hope they grow to love this series as much as I have :'))
hairymclary28's review against another edition
2.0
Too long, too messy, and too little fits together. Stephen Fry helps save it a little with the narration, but overall a disappointing step back compared to previous books. Feels like reading an early draft rather than a finished and published book.