It's finally out, the long anticipated (and possibly even dreaded) HP7.This final Harry Potter book is definitely darker than the others, with more danger and a complex mystery and plot that keeps you intrigued. I finished the some 800 page book in less than 2 days.
Without giving away the plot I will say this:
Overall, the book was wonderful. For some reason I thought it'd break my heart and really pull me to pieces, but I didn't feel that way for this book, which unfortunately made the experience a little less deep for me. There was suspense but not the crazy fearful you can't stand to put the book down for a second suspense. It was a comfortable suspense and near the end I pretty much figured out how things were going to turn out... not necessarily how they get there, but how it all ends up. A good story from the master plotician J.K. Rowling and a satisfying ending to a wonderful series and a wonderful world. It always saddens me to read the last of a series like this because I know that there will be no more new stories from that world that I've fallen in love with, but it ended well and it ended right.
- I wasn't shocked by any of it, despite many of the reviews suggesting I would be. I had guessed who was on whose side correctly, though had not guessed for what reason (which was very interesting).
- The plot was more complex and interesting than any of the other books and really the gem of the book.
- It was interesting to see some of the main characters show their real character, the good and the bad.
- I wasn't devastated by any part of the book as many of the reviews suggested and did feel a little bit like Rowling took the cheap way out in that regard. I didn't cry once, which says a lot since I am easily moved to tears by books and had cried in the last two books.
- I really loved how the plot tied together at the end, but did not like the very last chapter... I would have rather just done without it, it seemed a bit too much and completely unnecessary.
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I really didn't like the epilogue.
I agree with you that the last book should've been the most emotional. If I bawled in the 6th one, then the final one should've had me sobbing myself to sleep.
I was disappointed, but I'm wondering if my sadness over the series ending is coloring my opinion. I want to re-read the whole series before making a final opinion!
I heard that the epilogue was a way for Rowling to prevent knock off sequels to her series, which I guess I kind of get, but I also didn't like it. It was too red bowish and just really didn't seem like Rowling's style.
I loved the plot of the book with the horcruxes and the deathly hollows, but I agree, I kind of wanted my heart to be broken and then lifted again by the ending or something, but I really didn't feel any emotional turmoil and distress. It was more or less a comfortable and enjoyable read, which in a way is not what I wanted for the last book. I wanted an emotional rollercoaster!
Geez. Now I have to read HP4, 5 and 6 so I can catch up to you!
P.S. Stay tuned.
It's monsoon season in Arizona. More cloud pictures to come!!
yeah girlfriend, you gotta catch up with Harry and friends! :)
Ohhh monsoon season, I can't wait!
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