If you haven't read the book yet, don't worry - there's nothing in this review that will give away any of the shocking surprises or plot twists. And even though it has nothing to do with local theatre, I had to take a moment and express my appreciation for the book series that has sparked a love of reading for a new generation.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
It’s the moment Harry Potter fans have been waiting for - the final book in the incredibly popular series by writer J.K. Rowling. In masterful fashion she has created a world of wizards and witches - some benevolent, some malevolent - as seen through the eyes of young Harry, the Boy Who Lived despite a murderous attack (when Harry was just an infant) by the evil Lord Voldemort. Over the course of seven books Harry has learned some important life lessons and has triumphed over evil through intelligence, courage and the help of his devoted friends.
For the final chapter, Rowling does the unexpected - she takes Harry and his friends away from the comfortable confines of Hogwarts School and sends them out alone into the world to find their way. They embark on a quest that (they hope) will help them bring down Voldemort, who’s also on a quest - though his goal is domination over the world of magic and regular humans (muggles).
What follows is an action-packed adventure as Harry and his friends face amazing obstacles, terrible setbacks and painful loss. They also discover the answers to the questions that have dogged readers since the first volume.
I don’t want to give anything away - let’s just say that you will have a very tough time putting this book down. If you're a fan of the series, you know that Rowling has an amazing ability to surprise the reader, and her skill continues in this book. Just when you think you know where she's going, she throws you a curve - but it's not a cheap writing trick, but rather a natural path for the story to follow. That and the well-delineated characters make the books so much fun to read.
The series is an amazing achievement for Rowling, and I expect this series of books will be entertaining readers of all ages for generations to come. Highly, highly recommended!
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