Book Review For Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Book Review For "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows"
Written by: JK Rowling
Scholastic
759 pages
Hardback
978-0-545-02937-7
Five stars
In this last installment of the series, Harry, along with his friends, Ron and Hermione, are in pursuit of Voldemort's horcruxes, determined to destroy them before Harry confronts the Dark Lord for the last time.
The book starts out with Harry at the Dursleys, and it's surprising, yet pleasant, to see how Dudley has matured along with Harry. These scenes, coupled with later ones towards the end, go a long way in explaining Petunia's motivations and attitude throughout the series.
Finding the horcruxes are a challenge for the young trio and there are various trials and tribulations they must face. First they must extract Harry safely from Privet Drive, then they must figure out a way for him to attend Bill and Fleur's wedding. After the wedding, Harry and his friends go from shelter to shelter hunting down the horcruxes. Rowling also introduces the "Deathly Hallows," a new mystery in the form a children's fairytale, and Harry must determine how this fits into Voldemort's plans. As new mysteries are solved, new ones present themselves, including the mystery of the silver doe patronus.
The book is filled with action, adventure and it ties up all the loose ends of the series well. Rowling not only explains the Deathly Hallows (it seems Harry has been in the possession of one since book one!) but also rewards the readers with Dumbledore's and Snape's back story. Both these characters have been vitally important since the series began and their histories are rich, poignant, realistic, and a delicious morsel for readers.
Rowling's writing, as usual, is crisp and sharp. Her descriptions don't overwhelm you, making It easy to imagine her fantasy world. When it comes to her characters, they're so wonderfully drawn; it's hard not to feel for them - including the supporting cast of Lupin, Tonks, and Snape especially. She's perfected an extraordinary blend of action and character development. Her pacing is "spot on." It's wonderful to see how this book ties in with the previous one written. For example, polyjuice potion plays as big a role in this book, as it did book two. Rowling builds on the series with a fluidity that is unexpected in today's literature making it a special treat indeed.
Harry's coming of age may be finished with this book, but his accomplishments will live on forever. Kudos to Rowling for putting together a series that will endure throughout the ages.
StephB is an author who can be found at http://sgcardin.tripod.com In her spare time she likes to read many books and a variety of different genres. StephB is an author at http://www.Writing.Com/ which is a site for Creative Writing.

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