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gillian_barbieri's review against another edition
5.0
"You are the true master of death, because the true master does not seek to run away from Death. He accepts that he must die, and understands that there are far, far worse things in the living world than dying."
Revisiting the series has become sort of a religious experience for me. I try to read it once a year to remind myself of the importance of values and integrity. I read to remind myself of my childhood, and to never forget how influential these stories were on who I grew up to be. With every read, I am reminded of why I clung to these stories so much and I also notice something new with every read. This time around, I grew to appreciate Dumbledore more, as well as Harry. The passage detailing Harry's long and arduous walk to his death made me cry as if it was the first time. The reflections on life, friendship and love from the perspective of a dying man were equally beautiful, heart-wrenching and comforting.
The lessons Dumbledore has taught me will always have a place in my life and serve as a sort of solace. Just one of my many favorites from the series appears in Hallows:
"It is a curious thing, Harry, but perhaps those who are best suited to power are those who have never sought it."
Long live Harry Potter!
Revisiting the series has become sort of a religious experience for me. I try to read it once a year to remind myself of the importance of values and integrity. I read to remind myself of my childhood, and to never forget how influential these stories were on who I grew up to be. With every read, I am reminded of why I clung to these stories so much and I also notice something new with every read. This time around, I grew to appreciate Dumbledore more, as well as Harry. The passage detailing Harry's long and arduous walk to his death made me cry as if it was the first time. The reflections on life, friendship and love from the perspective of a dying man were equally beautiful, heart-wrenching and comforting.
The lessons Dumbledore has taught me will always have a place in my life and serve as a sort of solace. Just one of my many favorites from the series appears in Hallows:
"It is a curious thing, Harry, but perhaps those who are best suited to power are those who have never sought it."
Long live Harry Potter!
katiejean12's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
mn_nikki's review against another edition
5.0
I may have read this book faster the second time around. I started it Sunday morning & finished it after work Monday! SO GOOD. I think, after reading all 7 in a row, that this is definitely my favorite because of all the adventure, excitement and twists.
melissa_k_reads's review against another edition
5.0
And so, I unwillingly leave the world of Harry Potter. Again, I choked up at some of the less publicized (ie not in the movie) parts like Kreacher in the kitchen and the lovely mural on Luna's bedroom ceiling. Luna, truly a treasure, that one. For any who enjoyed the movies but have put off reading the books, some of the reasons why are far clearer in print.
January 2013 After all this time?
Always.
This is, interestingly, only the second time I have read the final book. Rowling really outdid herself and although the movies of this book were very good, the book is oh-so-much better. Her detail, her ability to wrap up the entire series with the big questions answered and the plot lines all completed, how she went back to bits and pieces several stories previous to tie it all up...fantastic. And she did it without being trite about the whole thing. Reading Deathly Hallows, I do not feel that she rushed to conclusion, or forced any plots. Knowing the various losses in advance, I do start crying well ahead of each one. ah well
January 2013 After all this time?
Always.
This is, interestingly, only the second time I have read the final book. Rowling really outdid herself and although the movies of this book were very good, the book is oh-so-much better. Her detail, her ability to wrap up the entire series with the big questions answered and the plot lines all completed, how she went back to bits and pieces several stories previous to tie it all up...fantastic. And she did it without being trite about the whole thing. Reading Deathly Hallows, I do not feel that she rushed to conclusion, or forced any plots. Knowing the various losses in advance, I do start crying well ahead of each one. ah well
kmk200's review against another edition
5.0
“Do not pity the dead, Harry. Pity the living, and, above all those who live without love.”
mayajoelle's review against another edition
4.0
It is a curious thing, Harry, but perhaps those who are best suited to power are those who have never sought it. Those who, like you, have leadership thrust upon them, and take up the mantle because they must, and find to their own surprise that they wear it well.
One of the few books in which does not bother me, and one of the best pictures of Christlike love in modern fantasy.
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read 1/12/2018
reread (3rd time?) 4/13/2020
One of the few books in which
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read 1/12/2018
reread (3rd time?) 4/13/2020
split_figures's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
lynnha's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Auch wenn es nicht die gleichen vibes waren wie in den anderen Bücher, ich habe noch nie so eine gut durchdachte und spannende Geschichte erleben dürfen, einfach nur toll!!!