Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Harry Potter, Book 7): Volume 7 Hardback - 2007
by J. K. Rowling
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In the seventh and final installment in the Harry Potter Series, Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows, this final battle, Harry, Ron, and Hermione embark on a dangerous mission to defeat Lord Voldemort and his Death Eaters. Along the way, they must uncover the secrets of the mysterious Deathly Hallows, which may hold the key to their success. Living on the run, they are each confronted with the darkest versions of themselves as dark artifacts push to subdue their minds and hearts, tearing into their truths. With the knowledge that everything is on the line, a battle still being fought at home, and Harry coming to terms with his morality, will they find the power to bring down the Dark Lord?
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Readers largely hailed the finale as an epic, emotionally charged conclusion that ties together years of clues and character arcs. Many praised its high stakes, memorable set pieces, and the revelatory depth given to figures like Snape and Neville, as well as its mix of grief, humor, and hope. Others faulted the mid-book “camping” stretch for sluggish pacing and the climax for expository convenience or shaky internal logic—especially around the Deathly Hallows and Elder Wand. Characterization drew mixed reactions, including criticism of Harry’s use of Unforgivable Curses and the handling of Ron and Hermione. The epilogue and several deaths were divisive, but the prevailing view still deems it a powerful, if occasionally uneven, finale.
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epicemotionaldarksatisfyinguneven pacingtwistynostalgiccatharticcontroversial epiloguehigh-stakesFull of action and magic. I also like how it gives a peek into future years after everything is over.
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Bloomsbury Books published the First UK Edition, First Printing hardcover in 2007, London.
Details
- Title Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Harry Potter, Book 7): Volume 7
- Author J. K. Rowling
- Binding Hardback
- Edition First Edition
- Pages 784
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Arthur A. Levine Books, New York, New York, USA
- Publication date 2007-08-01
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Dust Cover, Illustrated
- ISBN 9780545010221 / 0545010225
- Weight 2.68 lbs (1.22 kg)
- Dimensions 9.34 x 6.41 x 2.15 in (23.72 x 16.28 x 5.46 cm)
- Age range 09 to 13 years
- Grade levels 4 - 8
- Reading level 880
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Themes
- Cultural Region: British
- Topical: Friendship
- Category Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction
- Library of Congress subjects England, Fantasy fiction
- Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2007925449
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
Media reviews
Citations
- ALA Best Books Young Adults, 01/01/2008, Page 1
- Booklist, 08/01/2007, Page 4
- Booklist Ed Choice Youth, 01/01/2008, Page 12
- Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks, 10/01/2007, Page 109
- Christian Century, 12/11/2008, Page 26
- Entertainment Weekly, 08/03/2007, Page 72
- Horn Book Magazine, 09/01/2007, Page 551
- Hornbook Guide to Children, 01/01/2008, Page 0
- Kirkus Best Young-Adult Books, 12/01/2007, Page 12
- Kliatt, 09/01/2007, Page 18
- New York Times Book Review, 08/12/2007, Page 1
- Newsweek, 12/24/2007, Page 16
- NY Times Notable Bks of Year, 12/02/2007, Page 12
- People Weekly, 08/06/2007, Page 45
- Publishers Weekly, 07/30/2007, Page 83
- Publishers Weekly Best Books, 11/05/2007, Page 37
- School Library Journal, 09/01/2007, Page 206
- Shelf Awareness, 01/01/0001, Page 0
- Time, 12/24/2007, Page 79
- Vanity Fair, 11/01/2007, Page 138
- Voice of Youth Advocates, 10/01/2007, Page 349
- Voya Best Sci-Fi/Fantsy/Horror, 04/01/2008, Page 12
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