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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J K Rowling (view source)
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|date=July 2007
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Wow.
The first few chapters are as dramatic as the climaxes of previous books. Voldemort is gradually seizing power in the entire world, and nobody is safe. Harry's childhood protection with his non-magical relatives will end very soon, so he needs to move from their home, without being spotted by the enemy.
I found myself reminded, more than once, of JRR Tolkien's [[''The Lord of the Rings]] '' as I read. After the first battle - Harry's dramatic escape to a safe house - there's a more relaxed, pleasant interlude including a family wedding... which is immediately followed by more high drama and the start of Harry's quest. Some critics have said that the middle part of the book is dull, but I didn't find it so for a moment. Harry and his friends keep moving from place to place, away from populated areas, as they try to find what they are looking for. Just like Frodo and friends on their way to the Mountain of Doom.
At any moment we know that Harry may be discovered, or find himself in some other danger. Or he may come across one of the items he's looking for. The writing in the exciting parts of the novels is fast-paced, crisp and clear; in the slower parts of the book, it's more thoughtful. Harry learns a great deal about himself and those he cares for, including discovering that some of his heroes are not as perfect as he thought.
Highly recommended for anyone from about twelve and upwards - including adults - but do read the other books first, particularly the sixth, or it won't make much sense. Many younger readers will no doubt enjoy it too, but may miss some of the subtleties of the subplots; more sensitive ones might find the repeated battles and deaths disturbing.
Further reading: [[The Hobbit]] and [[''The Lord of the Rings]] '' are similar 'quest' adventure stories. {{amazontext|amazon=0747591059}}
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