Philoking.comfrom Jason Burns’ perspective…

After a marathon reading session, the Deathly Hallows, along with Harry Potters adventure in general, has ended. Turning the last few pages was bitter sweet, realizing that I had been enjoying the stories so long. I am sure I will pick them up in a few years a read them again, but for now, I am leaving Harry and my thoughts with you.

This is a fast paced book. Even in the sections of waiting, wondering and planning, Rowling never loses your attention. In the words of Mad-Eye Moody, “Constant Vigilance!” There is no part of this book, save the last chapter, that is a peaceful read. There is so much tension, so many pursuers, and enough branches of the story to keep your mind wildly wandering from character to character trying to keep up with who is where and what is happening to whom.

Our hero and his trusty companions are the very heart of this book. The book begins and ends with Harry, Ron and Hermoine. There are a few segments of focus on single character, but the heart revolves around the friends who began this adventure 7 school years ago.

All of the character development and complexity becomes vividly clear. Rowling makes great use of previous plot devices to bring the heart of the character’s past experiences into view. Those you love are scattered in doubt and those you doubt are bathed in clarity.

I don’t want to discuss this much further today, I will give those I know who are reading time to catch up, so we can discuss the events further. If you are a fan, you can’t miss this book.