It is often that we come to the end of a book series and look back and say, “Wow! What happened? It used to be so good.” Oftentimes, as with media and books, about the third installment the only thing the writer or producers care about is the money and profit to be reaped…so the storyline and depth somewhat drops off. Lately, however, the existence of this problem has begun fading away. Finally it seems writers and producers have realized quality matters certainly much more than quantity.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is the final release in the magical series that JK Rowling brought it into fruition in 1997. Over the years the entire series has dealt with many underlying themes and meanings, which all seem to be rather collective in this final masterpiece.
The opening of the book finds Harry unable to return to Hogwarts due to the growing presence of evil at both the school and the nearby areas. Voldemort, the antagonist of the Harry Potter series, has been returned to power over the world of wizards and muggles (non-magical people). Harry is forced to discontinue his schooling early and search for a way to end this seemingly endless quest to destroy his malevolent arch rival. The particulars cannot be delved into without giving away much of the books entertaining plot, therefore I will go no further. The ending of the series, however, certainly does not disappoint like many other series that have come before. It fits perfectly into the quaint little world that is Harry Potter.
For those that have never read the Harry Potter series but have seen the movies, it is right to contest the books provide a much more vivid experience. The first book in the series was titled Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in the United States; therefore novice readers should begin there and work their way through the entire series before starting the final chapter.
Overall the book does provide a very satisfying conclusion to the Harry Potter series, and JK Rowling has once again outdone herself.
