
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
3.93
1,043 ratings·100,215 reviews
Hogwarts is no longer safe. Harry, Ron, and Hermione are on the run, tasked with deciphering Dumbledore's cryptic clues to defeat Lord Voldemort. Their desperate search for answers takes them across the country, dodging capture and death at every turn. Friendship, courage, and morality are tested be...
- Pages
- 784
- Format
- Hardcover
- Published
- 2007-07-21
- Publisher
- Scholastic Inc.
- ISBN
- 9780545010221
About the author

J.K. Rowling
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See also:Robert GalbraithAlthough she writes under the pen nameJ.K. Rowling, pronounced likerolling, her name when her firstHarry Potterbook was published was simplyJoanne Rowling. Anticipating that the target audience of young boys might not want to read a book written by a woman, her publishers demanded that she use...
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Tharindu Dissanayake·5 years ago
"OI! There's a war going on here!"
"Merlin's Pants!"
The six-year build-up is over. The final adventure, toward which we've been sailing for – through six amazing Hogwarts years – is here at last. And yet again, Rowling surpasses her own standards to bring us the most adventurous book of the entire series, to conclude everything is a most dramatic way. Twist after twist after twist is going to keep the reader immersed more than ever. Be warned: once started, you won't have a moment's rest ...
Jayson·5 years ago
(A) 86% | ExtraordinaryNotes: A bittersweet enchantment: all stumble-back and rally, the touchy truth of bitter youth, and fevered feelings to finale.*Check out progress updates for detailed commentary: Progress updates:08/04/2020 - 2%(1) Voldemort: "I understand those things that I did not understand before. I must be the one to kill Harry Potter, and I shall be."- Interesting how, despite not hearing the prophesy, Voldemort came to the same solution on his own. Albeit for different reasons.(2)...
Lily (LilyCReads)·6 years ago
I can't believe it's over... I've FINALLY read the Harry Potter series. And WHAT an ending to the series this book was! Reading J.K. Rowling's *Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows* was such a satisfying conclusion.
Video Review: https://youtu.be/aefPuw_O3n4
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Emily (Books with Emily Fox on Youtube)·8 years ago
It had been ages since I last read this book, and rereading *Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows* by J.K. Rowling was such a treat! I loved rediscovering all the little details I'd completely forgotten about.
It was the perfect read for the holiday season (even though this one gets pretty dark!). If you're looking for a great fantasy book review, you can't go wrong with *Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows*.
It was the perfect read for the holiday season (even though this one gets pretty dark!). If you're looking for a great fantasy book review, you can't go wrong with *Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows*.
Kassidy·11 years ago
It's hard to believe I've actually finished the *Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows* series... I honestly wish it could go on forever! I don't know how I ever got by without these books in my life. I regret not reading them sooner, but I'm so glad I finally did – better late than never, right? The world that J.K. Rowling built in these books is so real and tangible; it's a true masterpiece. The characters are so engaging and brilliantly written, and I love how the plot is so intricately woven ...
Jayson·12 years ago
(A) 86% | Extraordinary
Notes: The ending feels a bit too expository and convenient, but the story is compelling, and the new settings offer a welcome break from the usual formula. J.K. Rowling's *Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows* delivers a strong conclusion, even with a few minor stumbles. A must-read for fans, definitely a top pick when considering the best book reviews of the year.
Notes: The ending feels a bit too expository and convenient, but the story is compelling, and the new settings offer a welcome break from the usual formula. J.K. Rowling's *Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows* delivers a strong conclusion, even with a few minor stumbles. A must-read for fans, definitely a top pick when considering the best book reviews of the year.
Tara·18 years ago
Okay, a few warnings before I dive in. This review will contain spoilers (though since I'm writing this a year after *Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows*'s release, I don't think it's too tragic). It's going to be long, and it'll be negative because I *really* didn't like this book.
Reading books one through five, I was seriously impressed with the storytelling from a relatively new novelist. There was magic, there were characters you could love, and sure, there were some clichéd storylines, ...
Suzanne·18 years ago
“I’m going to keep going until I succeed — or die. Don’t think I don’t know how this might end. I’ve known it for years.” — Harry PotterMost seventeen-year-olds don’t view the possibility of an early death as being, well, possible. But then again, most seventeen-year-olds haven’t come face-to-face with death almost half a dozen times before their first kiss either.In *Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows*, the seventh and final installment of the ridiculously popular Harry Potter series, J.K. Ro...
Kai Spellmeier·11 years ago
“Words are, in my not-so-humble opinion, our most inexhaustible source of magic. Capable of both inflicting injury, and remedying it. Use your words wisely and support trans lives.”- Definitely not JKRI love Harry Potter as much as anyone, which is why I urge everyone who spends money on these books to also support the trans community.To say it with the author's words: “If you want to know what a man’s like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals.” Well.Here’s a list of ...
Regan·12 years ago
Sigh... I just can't.




