Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, by J.K. Rowling
Reviewed by Libby, age 14, Wisconsin
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Ending something good can be harder than taking the risk in starting it (and no, this article is not about the end of the world.) About a year and a half ago Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows ended it all for Harry Potter fans. People had mixed reactions when it was all over. Some were mad about the way it ended, and some simply didn't want it to end. But did Rowling do it right?
In Deathly Hallows Harry Potter travels with Ron and Hermione on a mission to destroy Voldemort. The trio ditches out on their last year of Hogwarts to do this. Along his way Harry encounters death, confrontation, and secrets from his past. Harry takes an emotional adventure and experiences more than even the oldest wizard has experienced.
Chances are, if you read at all, you've read this series. But if you haven't already I highly suggest that you do. The biggest reasons I've heard that people haven't yet read these books are that they're too big or they'll just wait for the movie. Yes, the largest book is around eight hundred pages. But I guarantee that once you get through the first few pages the rest will fly by. Each book is full of incredible events that keep the pages flying. Secondly, the movie is not like the book. A movie is a movie and a book is a book, and you will not get the same experiences from the movie. The first few movies in this series prove that.
The biggest disappointment for me was that they no longer attended Hogwarts in the final book. While I could see why it was necessary, I would have liked to see them complete their education at the school. I was kind of disappointed that we no longer got a glimpse of their lives at Hogwarts, because that is what it seems the series revolves around.
Other than missing school, the book was phenomenal! The plot was amazing! Not only that, but there was action, mysteries, and parts that made me wish the pages flew faster. And the battle Harry goes through in Deathly Hallows is the most intense of all the books in the series.
So, did J.K. Rowling do it right?? Yes, she did. Her writing, as usual, was amazing. The entire book held my attention and never left me snoring. All loose ends come together perfectly. It is close to my favorite book in the series. So please, if you haven't already, read these books. They get better as you go. It's something you don't want to miss!
I give Deathly Hallows, the final book in the Harry Potter series, 5 stars (of a possible 5).