Tuesday, July 31, 2007

The Deathly Hallows


Obviously, I won't give anything away (which makes for a conveniently easy post as it has been a long day), but this book was fantastic. It seems silly to write something about it as the world can almost be divided into two camps - those who have read it already and those who will never read the Harry Potter books. But this last volume is a just bookend to its companions. It introduces some new plot devices but remarkably resolves old questions cleanly. Though it has less charm than its predecessors, it certainly dares to venture into the dramatic, the dangerous, and the terrifying. Treading the line between mystery and elucidation, this book entertains the themes of death, friendship, sacrifice, and resolve. It's masterfully written and really crowns the Harry Potter collection.

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