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Begun a decade ago and encompassing six shelf-bending novels, the seventh and concluding volume of the international literary phenomenon that is the Harry Potter saga comes to a bombshell-packed -- and oh so satisfying -- conclusion in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, arguably the most wildly anticipated release in modern publishing history.

As the novel begins, Harry, Ron and Hermione are on the run from Lord Voldemort, whose minions of Death Eaters have not only taken control of the Minister of Magic but have begun to systematically -- and forcibly -- change the entire culture of the magic community: Muggle-born wizards, for example, are being rounded up and questioned, and all "blood traitors" are being imprisoned. But as Voldemort and his followers ruthlessly pursue the fugitive with the lightning bolt scar on his forehead, Potter finally uncovers the jaw-dropping truth of his existence....

Undoubtedly Rowling's crowning literary achievement, this triumphant final installment not only answers any and all questions surrounding integral characters like Albus Dumbledore, Voldemort, Severus Snape, Neville Longbottom, and Draco Malfoy but also brilliantly deals with some decidedly adult themes -- mortality, faith, duty, honor, etc. -- with a lyrical simplicity that will touch the hearts of readers of all ages. ("Do not pity the dead...pity the living, and, above all, those who live without love.") Rowling definitely saved the best for last in this saga; HP7 will exceed the expectations of even the most demanding Harry Potter fan -- a towering, transcendent end to an equally towering and transcendent series. Paul Goat Allen

Elizabeth Hand

It's hard to imagine a better ending than the one she's written for her saga after 10 years, more than 4,000 pages and close to 400 million copies in print. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows may be a miracle of marketing, but it's also a miraculous book that earns out, emotionally and artistically. …I cried at the end of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. It's that rare thing, an instant classic that earns its catharsis honestly, not through hype or sentiment but through the author's vision and hard work.
—The Washington Post

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Michiko Kakutani

J. K. Rowling's monumental, spellbinding epic, 10 years in the making, is deeply rooted in traditional literature and Hollywood sagas—from the Greek myths to Dickens and Tolkien to "Star Wars." And true to its roots, it ends not with modernist, "Soprano"-esque equivocation, but with good old-fashioned closure: a big-screen, heart-racing, bone-chilling confrontation and an epilogue that clearly lays out people's fates. Getting to the finish line is not seamless—the last part of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the seventh and final book in the series, has some lumpy passages of exposition and a couple of clunky detours—but the overall conclusion and its determination of the main characters' story lines possess a convincing inevitability that make some of the prepublication speculation seem curiously blinkered in retrospect.
—The New York Times

Publishers Weekly

Daletackles Harry's last hurrah with the same undercurrent of excitement and mind-boggling roster of distinct character voices that he brought to his previous six performances. Less of the Hogwarts setting, and a more dangerous quest for Harry and his friends, means that Dale has less jocularity to work with here (something at which he excels), but he does not disappoint in conveying both the heart-rending drama and sense of closure of Rowling's final Potter outing. Late in the recording, when Harry realizes his fate and Rowling's plot twists fly, Dale is at the top of his game, drawing listeners into the orbit of his comforting voice. Throughout, Harry and his friends appropriately sound a bit older than they did in the early volumes, and it's hard to know whether it's imagined or not, but there's a hint of wistfulness in Dale's voice, perhaps because both narrator and listener know it's the last time they'll be together for a new Potter adventure. The CD packaging, which makes extensive use of Mary GrandPré's spot illustrations and cover art on the discs and sleeves, is also a treat for fans. Ages 10-up. (July)

School Library Journal

Gr 6 Up-Listeners may want to linger over Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Scholastic, 2007) since this is J. K. Rowling's last installment in her universally successful fantasy series. Howeverm the high-tension adventures of Harry assisted by Hermione and Ron will immediately draw everyone into the quest to vanquish Voldemort. With the Dark Lord in control of the Ministry of Magic, the trio uses their combined wizardly talents to stay hidden as they follow Dumbledore's assignment to destroy the dangerous horcruxes. Finding those fragmented pieces of their enemy's soul lead the friends to angry arguments, near fatal encounters and, occasionally, humorous episodes. Pursuing Dumbledore's oblique clues also reveal the truth behind a powerful, death-defying magic wand and stone, but that knowledge threatens to sidetrack the teens. The final confrontation is a bloody battle at Hogworts that involves the vast cast of creatures, allies and foes from the previous six volumes. In the end, Harry learns unexpected truths that are pivotal in the concluding struggle between good and evil. Narrator Jim Dale again serves up superbly distinctive characters and adds excitement when he narrates action scenes. Creating more than 200 voices for the Potter series, Dale has not only brought a rich vocal presence to the text, but he's also set an audiobook record for the number of characters portrayed. For those who've enjoyed the print version of the book, listening to this recording will extend and enhance the inspiring climax to this legendary septet.
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Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780545010221
Publisher: Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date: 7/21/2007
Pages: 759
Sales rank: 11,791
Age range: 9 - 12 Years
Lexile: 980L (what's this?)
Series: Harry Potter Series , #7
Product dimensions: 6.36 (w) x 9.20 (h) x 2.03 (d)

Meet the Author

J. K. Rowling

A phenomenon like Harry Potter does not come along very often. The young wizard and his eager companions Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley have inspired countless children to delve into reading with a fervor rarely seen, and we have J. K. Rowling to thank for that! Rowling has created a fantastic world of wizards and muggles, ghosts and trolls, and good and evil that has completely revitalized a love of reading in both kids and adults all over the world.

Biography

As the often told story goes, J. K. Rowling was on the brink of poverty, receiving welfare when her first Harry Potter book catapulted her into a stratosphere of stardom rarely enjoyed by any writer. While accounts of Rowling's destitution have been greatly exaggerated, her story is still something of a rags-to-riches tale not unlike that of her most famous creation.

Yes, Rowling did briefly receive government assistance after returning to her home country of England following a stint in Portugal, but that ended when she took a fairly well-paying teaching job. Rather than financial hardships, the period between a 1990 train ride from Manchester to London -- during which Rowling first conceived of a "scrawny, black-haired, bespectacled boy who didn't know he was a wizard" -- and the publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was marked by setbacks of a more personal nature. Her mother passed away. She divorced her first husband, leaving her to raise her daughter alone. The writing career she'd always desired was becoming less and less viable as her personal responsibilities mounted.

Then came Harry, the bespectacled boy wizard she'd first dreamed on that fateful train ride.

The success of the first Harry Potter novel (given the slightly less lofty title of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in the U.S.), in which the orphaned, seemingly ordinary boy discovers that he is not only a possessor of incredible powers but already a celebrity among fellow wizards, was far beyond anything Joanne Kathleen Rowling ever dared imagine. International praise poured in. So did the awards. Rowling won England's National Book Award and the Smarties Prize for children's literature. The series spawned an equally successful and hotly anticipated series of films starring the young megastars Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson and featuring such venerable British actors as Maggie Smith, John Hurt, John Cleese, and Alan Rickman.

Rowling is responsible for introducing several new words and terms into the English lexicon, such as "muggle" (a civilian lacking in wizardly powers) and "Quidditch" (a fast-paced sport played while riding broomsticks). Perhaps most satisfying of all for the mother and teacher was the way she single-handedly ignited the literary pursuits of children all over the globe. Kids everywhere couldn't wait to get their hands on Harry's latest adventure at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, which is no small feat, considering that the novels tend to be exceptionally lengthy for books aimed at such a young audience (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is just a few pages shy of a whopping 900 pages!). Rowling has said that she conceives of her novels as "real literature," despite the fact that they are written for young people. Perhaps a testament to the literary merit of her books is the fact that they are nearly as popular with teenagers, college kids, and adults as they are with the grammar-school set.

With the massive popularity of her Harry Potter novels, Rowling has achieved similar fame and fortune -- for better and for worse. According to an article in a 2004 edition of Forbes magazine, Rowling's wealth was estimated at 576 million English pounds. In U.S. currency, that made her the very first billionaire author. The downside of that success is the unwanted attention she receives from Britain's notoriously relentless paparazzi. As Rowling lamented to Jeremy Paxton of the BBC, "You know, I didn't think they'd rake through my bins, I didn't expect to be photographed on the beach through long lenses." Rowling has also come under fire from Christian groups who object to her depiction of wizardry and witchcraft and certain critics who contest the "literary merit" of her work. Of course, one must always keep in mind that no one ever achieves Rowling's level of celebrity without having to listen to the griping of naysayers, none of which has impeded her continued success seriously.

Although Rowling could surely sell countless copies of Harry Potter books for as long as she is able to put pen to paper (and she does write much of her work in longhand), she initially conceived of the series in seven installments and has, of course, realized that plan with the publication of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. "There will be no Harry Potter's midlife crisis or Harry Potter as an old wizard," she once told the Sunday Telegraph. As for what life after Harry Potter might entail for Rowling, she has suggested quite a number of possibilities, including ideas for adult novels and possible tie-ins to the Hogwarts universe involving periphery characters. Whatever Rowling chooses to do, she has forever guaranteed herself a place alongside Roald Dahl, Lewis Carroll, and L. Frank Baum as one of the most beloved children's authors of all time.

Good To Know

Rowling's parents met on a train, coincidentally from King's Cross station to Scotland. Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis when Rowling was 15, her mother died in the early 1990s. Rowling has a sister, Di, two years younger than she, who is an attorney.

Rowling's publisher requested that she use initials on Harry Potter covers, concerned that if they used an obviously female name, the target audience of young boys might be hesitant to buy them. Rowling adopted her grandmother's middle name, Kathleen, for the "K".

Rowling made a special guest appearance as herself on the hit cartoon show, The Simpsons.

With great success often comes great controversy. Rowling's Harry Potter books landed on a list of banned books because of their depiction of wizardry and witchcraft. However, Rowling regards her place on the list as a feather in her cap, as past lists have included works by such literary giants as Mark Twain, John Steinbeck, J. D. Salinger, and Harper Lee.

Rowling ran into a bit of potential trouble in the wake of stepped-up airline restrictions. While traveling home from New York, she refused to part ways with the manuscript of her still in-the-works final installment of the Harry Potter series during bag inspections. Fortunately, she was allowed onboard without further incident.

In 2001, two Harry Potter tie-in books were published: Quidditch Through the Ages by Kennilworthy Whisp and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by Newt Scamander. For those wondering who the mysterious Misters Whisp and Scamander are, well, they are actually both J. K. Rowling. The author donated all proceeds of her pseudonymous books to the charity Comic Relief.

1. Also Known As:
  
  Joanne Kathleen Rowling (full name), "Jo"
2. Hometown:
  
  Perthshire, Scotland
1. Date of Birth:
  
  July 31, 1965
2. Place of Birth:
  
  Chipping Sodbury near Bristol, England
1. Education:
  
  Exeter University
2. Website:
  
  http://www.jkrowling.com

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Anonymous

Posted September 16, 2008

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Like children, parents and grandparents, all over the world, I am a cult member. Harry Potter's final saga 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows' had been set upon the world. I dare say that no one will be disappointed. Harry's final adventure is a remarkable journey into the world of fantasy. The wedding of Fleur and Bill as it ends in chaos. The escape of our trio from the death eaters and that is only the beginning. And the many subsequent adventures. Finally ending with the final battle at Hogwarts and the defeat of Voldamort by Harry. An adventure froth with danger, fears, laughter, doubts and narrow excapes will have its readers on the edge of their seat. I was!

33 out of 36 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous

Posted July 17, 2008

The Feel-Bad Book of The Year

The first three books were an utter joy. Then, along came the other books and death, death, death. Sometimes, those deaths made dramatic sense and carried great weight. But the author herself has admitted she wanted to 'teach children about death.' In the world we live in today - neither children nor adults need such lessons. We live with them every day. So, Rowling, a brilliant and gifted storyteller went from enchanting us to preaching. In doing so, a joyous world of delight and imagination became just another downbeat, unfair, cruel disappointment. An utter disappointment to this devoted fan

17 out of 130 people found this review helpful.
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Balina

Posted August 17, 2011

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Love it

The book is definitely a must read. I have enjoyed reading all the H.P. books from start to finish.

15 out of 16 people found this review helpful.
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Morpheus

Posted November 21, 2008

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Better than Hemingway and Shakespeare combined

The end. This is the book the people have been waiting for since the mid 90's. This book is absolutely perfect. I it is the perfect end to the perfect series. While the novel may be fantasy the book is surprisingly relevant to the world in which we live. From the opening pages you can tell that Deathly Hallows is something special. In the past Rowling has shown her love of blood by killing off the most her coolest character, Sirius, and the beloved Dumbeldore. However her true love of carnage is evident from the very beginning with the deaths of Mad Eye Moody and Hedgwig. The body count is extremely high. Some of the deaths are well deserved (Voldemort) and some are truly premature. Some parts of the book verge on disturbing (later use of Moody's eye). From the the second I read the words "The Ministry of Magic has fallen" the hairs on the back of my neck stood up and my heart started to race. That combined with the earlier deaths solidified the thought in my mind that this was the best book that I had ever read and ever will read. This book sparked constant debate before it was released. (Mostly centered around whether Snape is evil of good and whether Harry will die). One of those questions isn't answered until almost the end and the other question (Harry's death) is still debatable over a year after the book was released. The ends Rowling came up with for the characters we have all grown to love are perfect. While some have been predictable since the publication of Sorcerer's Stone, Ron's marriage to Hermione, some were expected since part way through the series, Harry's marriage to Ginny, and some were completely unexpected, Neville a professor???. The book also finally makes good on a promise from Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry would be glad he saved Wormtail). The novel also features a true purpose for Neville and a truly awesome line from Mrs. Weasly. While when the final battle between Harry and Voldemort is a little anti-climactic compared to Dombledore's battle with Voldemort when you first read it, when you actually think about the battle it is truly fitting. The book also gives a back story for Dumbledore for the first time in the series. And while this back story (and a particular scene that featured a naked Harry) took on a completely different meaning a few months after publication when Rowling shock the world with the announcement that Dumbledore was gay??? the book is still amazing. This book is the only book that was able to get me to stay up for over 48 hr.s to go to a party at Borders before midnight, wait in line to get it at 1:00 AM, read it and then contemplate it. This is the only book that I have ever read that not only lived up to every expectation that I had but completely surpassed them! Fingers crossed that the rumors that J.K. Rowling may write and 8th Harry Potter book are true.

15 out of 15 people found this review helpful.
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Posted June 14, 2009

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HARRY (AMAZING) POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HOLLOWS

this book is so amazing
it had my crying out of happiness and sadness
would make you want to stuff your face in a pillow and yell your heart out
would make you want to start happy dancing and jumping when you see who dies(the bad people of course)
it's gonna have one twisting surprise involving Snape that's going to make you feel sorry for him

12 out of 14 people found this review helpful.
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NS50

Posted March 26, 2009

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows By J.K. Rowling

The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death. This is the tone of J. K. Rowling's last book, a gripping story in which Harry Potter and his friends go through terrible struggles throughout their quest to destroy death, in the form of Voldemort. He is a cruel evil wizard that would kill anyone in his way to get what he wants. The book leaves every question answered. This book will be the best fantasy adventure book that you have ever read. This is the classic tale of good versus evil. The major conflict is the battle for a better world without evil.
The 3 protagonists include Harry, Ron Weasly, and Hermione Granger. Ron is Harry's best friend that he met in his first year on the Hogwarts express and has stuck by him through thick and thin. Ron brings comic relief and the intrigue of romance, as he competes for the affection of Hermione. Hermione is also Harry's friend who also met him on the Hogwarts express and has always stuck up for harry and helps him figure out every problem. Hermione is the real brains of the outfit, and knows what she's doing at all times. As for Harry himself, he is the complete hero: puzzler, brave, true friend, and honorable person. He's the heart and muscle, who brings hope to everyone around the world. Just as every Batman has his Joker, Harry is confronted on all sides, and sometimes from within. Together they are like the Three Musketeers! Or like Ocean's 11, they are Harry's 3.
The setting is the unimaginable world of wizardry, where everything is a surprise but following the invisible logic of magic. J.K. Rowling's style is both clever and mysterious. She'll draw you in with charm and leave you wondering what happened pages later. Rowling likes to leave clues for us to try to figure things out. Her pages are packed full of big visual descriptions of the atmosphere, the mood, the setting, and all the different creatures. The only thing that let me down about this story was the simple fact that it ended!
If you came looking for complex characters and mysterious plot twists, then this is the book for you. If not, then go grab yourself a copy of People magazine and go crazy! This is Rowling's Book 7, the last of the series that wraps-up all the questions about what you thought you knew about Harry. She has taken our connection to Harry beyond what we have imagined. My final recommendation to Potter fans and critics is a big "two thumbs up." This book is for anyone to read at all ages and it will want to make you keep on reading until the very end. It looks like the end of the road for Harry, or is it?

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Anonymous

Posted May 24, 2009

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The Greatest HP Book Ever!

This book is a great finish to the Harry Potter Series. It was the most exciting of all the books. Anyone ages 9 and up would like this book.

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Anonymous

Posted January 29, 2009

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The Last Book of my First Favorite Series

A lot happens very quickly in this book but it's still easy to follow. The struggles, internal and external, are interesting to read, to think about, and they keep you interested. It also has the excitement of knowing that the enemy is being weakened while they believe that they are gaining power. The siege of Hogwarts adds tension and there are some exiting moments that you'll just have to read to learn about. It's really a good book with a good conclusion that could lead to more but probably wont.

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Anonymous

Posted August 22, 2010

HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT

The author has never been able to re-capture the magic of the first book in the HP series, and the books have steadily declined until this book was horrible and unreadable. So I bought the book on CD and even Jim Dale sounded bored reading it. I can't imagine 2 movies on this book unless one of them is completely about Harry camping, because he did more camping than anything else. This book wins the award for the worst final book of a series.

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blahmonkeys

Posted June 30, 2009

The Last Piece of the Puzzle...

I have been a fan of Harry Potter ever since I saw the first movie. After I saw it, I knew I had to go get my hands on the books. The last piece of the Harry Potter series was perfect. J.K. Rowling knew exactly what she was doing. She tied up all of the loose ends and she had an answer for everything. Some may say that this book had too many deaths... I just want to let those people know that, if they hadn't noticed, they are in a WAR. With war, comes many deaths obviously. Anyways, this book kept me on the edge of my seat for most of the time I was reading it, and I know that this book gave me what felt like a real ending to a great series.

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Anonymous

Posted February 6, 2009

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Best Harry Potter

Best Harry Potter of them all! What an amazing series! I am so sad its over, but so glad all the books are out so I can reread them all the time. I love me some Harry Potter!

6 out of 7 people found this review helpful.
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ManuelC

Posted March 23, 2011

Every Potter Fan must read this!

So, you've invested loads of time into this book series your friends told you about. It details the life of this one wizard in a harsh society. He comes off as a nerd, yet he is the only salvation for the magical world. You have come to love this protagonist, and his friends always cheer you up. Finally, after the long hours of enjoying 6 books of Harry Potter, you arrive at the finale. A bit apprehensive, you open the book, and instantly your dreams are fulfilled.

This was the basic journey of many Harry Potter enthusiasts, and all were satisfied by the final installment of the Harry Potter series. Rowling beautifully wrapped up the series with a smart, interesting, touching, and gratifying book. Harry Potter is faced with a decision: return to Hogwarts, or Defeat Voldemort. Ultimately, Harry chooses the logical and necessary path and searches for the fragments of the Dark Lord's soul. On the way, Harry encounters numerous traps, obstacles, and intense situations. Harry is faced with many unnerving tasks, and learns more about his past in anticipation with the climactic battle with Voldemort.

This book is separated from Rowling's others because of her bravery in this final novel. She seems to have no qualms about hitting the soft points of the reader, killing off numerous vital characters and allowing others to suffer. The reader is instantly heartbroken but cannot help but enjoy the events that unfold. Additionally, Rowling weaves a story that is just as captivating as the earlier stories, constantly reminding you that the end is near. The mood is never too gloomy, and the fear that one has for Harry is always met with the happiness of his friends. In my opinion, this book represents her best writing because it leaves nothing behind and gave me the most closure I have ever experienced.

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Anonymous

Posted March 20, 2011

LOVELOVELOVELOVE IT!!!!!

I love this book! I cried at the end!! *spoiler alert* my fave parts are when Ron stabs the locket with Griffendores sword bc he's was so sweet! and another one is when the Death eaters capture them and the were torchering Hermione (bc, again, Ron was being sweet), and......well I just loved the whole book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Posted December 1, 2010

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The number one Harry Potter Fan in 6th Grade and Glendale, Arizona

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows was written by J. K. Rowling. The main character is Harry Potter. So far, he has escaped Lord Voldemort 5 times (before this book starts). In the beginning of the book Harry is being moved to a safehouse. He meets Lord Voldemort when he has almost finished his journey ( to the safehouse).In the main part of the book he is looking for and destroying horcruxes* with his best friends, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. At the end of the book Harry meets Lord Voldemort yet again for the final time. It ends at the only place Voldemort and Harry both could ever call home, Hogwarts. Save your fears, Harry does survive. But does Voldemort? This book takes place mostly in Britain. The time it takes place is+ 1997-1998. I think the underlying message is that good can always defeat evil even if the chances seem that the chances are 0.01 to 99.99. I really enjoyed this book. One of the things I liked most about it was that you never really knew what would happen next, and like all the Harry Potter books it left you wanting more. This book reminded me of our economy today. The economy is affecting everyone and for most people it's not in a good way. There are a lot of people working to make the economy better. Voldemort has quite a few followers and those are the only people his power is helpful to. Everyone wants Voldemort's power diminished (except for the Death Eaters (Voldemort's followers)) and everyone is doing their personal best to work against him. *horcrux= An object in which a piece of a dark wizard's soul that he/she has put there that can only be destroyed by putting it beyond magical repair

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littlemonkey18

Posted July 14, 2009

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Great Conclusion!!

I really liked how it ended. The book was very enjoyable to read! I recommend it to anyone who loves fantasy!! The book i must admit was a little slow sometimes but other than that it had a little bit of romance comedy and action!!

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sadie_leona

Posted February 3, 2009

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Harry Potter, RIP

So, we all know it wasn't going to be the greatest beacuse it is the last Harry Potter book. It lived up to its standards, being Harry Potter, but the thing that really bugged me was the ending. I really wish there was more . . . I want to know what happens to EVERYONE!

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Anonymous

Posted September 13, 2008

10 stars, not 5, This book was perfect!!

I love Harry Potter, and I loved this book. I am such a big fan, I waited FOREVER for this book. And the wait was worth it. It was amazing, it was what I wanted. I think J.K. Rowling finished this series in a perfect way. Deathly Hallows was not my favorite out of the 7 (that was HBP) but I still love it. If you haven't read Harry Potter, you HAVE to read it. I got obsessed with these books, I read it all through out the night when it was released. Everything in this book made sense, I felt a sense of satisfaction at the end. The deaths made me cry, the kiss between Ron and Hermione made me smile. I have to say, the Harry Potter series are the best books I have ever read, and I'm sure alot of people agree with me. Deathly Hallows is a WONDERFUL book!!

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Amelia444

Posted April 6, 2011

Amazing Book 10/10

I have grown up with the Harry Potter series. I have read them many times and everytime I reread them i find something new that I did not notice before. I hope that I can continue reading these books and finding things out about them that I did not notice before. The way that J.K. Rowling wrote the book made it very interesting. There were a lot of plot twists and also romances put into it. There was a lot of action but there were sweet moments put in as well. I wish there was another sequal to this book because I would love to read more from J.K. Rowling. The characters all have very distinct personalities that give the book a good variety. I would deffinatly rate this book a 10/10. I can't wait for the 2nd half of the movie to come out, I hope it is going to be as good as the book.

-Amelia R

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BookFiend10

Posted March 8, 2011

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Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows - Perfect Ending To A Great Series!

What can I say I read it- even though it took me longer then most, it was a long book so cut me some slack! I very much enjoyed this book and I really hope that everyone else did as well... If you have not began to read the Harry Potter series, then what are you waiting for? You should totally read this series!

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TreeTrunks

Posted February 7, 2011

OM FREAKY-FREAKIN G

if you like harry potter, this is the book for you! It has adventure, romance, and most awesome of all-MAGIC!!!!!!!!! this book is a must-read... i have a copy and i have read it over 15 times! i love it, andit is epic!

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