Though this last installment was released to rabid reception almost 3 years ago, I've only just managed to read it. Somehow, while not having been a huge fan, I've gone through the entire series since picking up The Philosopher's Stone (Book 1) in 1998, and over the years, I've grown familiar with Ron, Hermione, and the host of characters who's been part of Harry's life. So it was not without a pang of sadness when I read this last book.
'The Deathly Hallows' has got to be the darkest in the series, and most adult, seeing how the Harry and his faithful friends have turned seventeen, the legal age for practising magic. With the death of his chief guardians and mentors, Dumbledore and Sirius, in the previous books, he's now very much his own man, who needs to find his own way in his quest to finally destroy Voldermort, avenge his parents, and save the rest of the wizarding world.
The threat to the 'muggleworld' (where ordinary non-magic folk resides) has become more real than ever with the crossing of the two worlds. In almost every chapter, a key character perishes, and in gruesome fashion, as Harry feels more and more responsible for those who have sacrificed themselves to preserve his life.
A lot of action takes place in this heavy tome, and one can't help but root for the bookish orphan-hero on whom a too-huge task has been placed upon. While Rowling's attention (and intention, since the series is meant for children) isn't in delving deep into the psyche of her characters, I have found Severus Snape, at times Harry's nemesis and protector with dubious motives, the most moving character throughout the books, and in this particular one, perhaps the most poignant one.
Harry Potter stoked the imagination of the young and old, conjured up controversies about witchcraft and its suitability as children's fiction, but in actual fact it was a familiar coming-of-age story about friendship, betrayal, courage, sacrifice and finding your way through it all, while protecting your heart and all that is dear to you.Get more detail about Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7).
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