Review—Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
J.K. Rowling wrote Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Arthur A. Levine Books published the book in July 2007; the book has 784 pages.
What a fantastic finish to a series of novels loved by children and adults across the world. Harry and his friends have grown to an age that they are free to do magic, yet this places Harry in even more danger than in the past. Any who have read the last novel know that Dumbledore entrusted Harry, Ron, and Hermione with a dangerous task. They are to search for the pieces of Voldemort’s soul. These have been cleverly hidden throughout the magical world in the form of Horcuxes.
Many of Harry’s friends risk life and limb in the effort to protect and aid the search for what might free the magical world of a pervasive evil and the increasing use of dark magic. Through the use of old magic and new spells, Harry, Ron, and Hermione learn to hide and hunt at the same time. Their friendship is strained during the search and at times, the parting of ways occurs, but they also maintain loyalty and strengths of character to be admired. Ron is often haunted by the danger to his family and Harry feels the guilt of the danger many are under to help him. This is when he most often considers traveling alone. Hermione is the strength for both young men when emotions overcome their knowledge that they will be stronger together. Throughout this novel, many questions arise about Dumbledore’s past and beliefs, adding extra stress to their previously unshakable faith in their past teacher. The ministry is in turmoil and no longer is a safe place, any who believe in and follow Harry are in danger. Any of mixed blood are also considered inferior and there are plans to eliminate any but those of pureblood. This mirrors the beliefs held by the Nazi’s of the past and brings extra aid to Harry from unusual sources and from those who question these beliefs.
Ms. Rowling has brought closure to her readers and though many will pine for more Harry Potter she has made it easier to let him go. The book moves fast and answers the questions that so many have been pondering about the end of Potter. Favorite characters are lost in the fray and new strengths are found among the many we have grown to love. Even in the midst of the biggest battle yet, new findings are uncovered. Dangers are inherent throughout the book and the deathly hallows provides a resounding source of aid and protection, one unknown from the previous novel but present since the beginning. Any follower will love the book and cry over some of the losses, but the end is true to the form Ms. Rowling has followed.
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