Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7) (Deluxe Edition) (ISBN 0545029376) Book Reviews 1-10 Sorted By Most Recent, at VeryWellSaid.com

all is well

Some people are complaining about the plot twists. They're really not that bad when you look at the way the book was set up. Nice to see most of you are satisfied, though.
Anyways, good book. She didn't kill off Luna Lovegood. I am at peace.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-07-12 06:24:29 EST)

07-11-08

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AFTER HARRY POTTER WHAT TO READ NEXT? READ ON

Harry Potter is a phenomenom with witches, warlocks, treachery, flying chickens, and more! Now that you've read all of HP books what can you read that is of the same genre, quality, and passion?? Type in Robert E. Howard in Amazon search and start with 'The Coming Of Conan The Cimmerian' by Del Rey with the first story The Phoenix on the Sword, The Frost-Giant's Daughter, The God in the Bowl, and to the last story a full novel called The Devil in Iron. It's beautifully illustrated every few pages by Mark Schultz which adds value and more!

Excerpt on back of book 'Conan is one of the greatest fictional heroes ever created--a swordsman who cuts a swarth across the lands of the Hyborian Age, facing powerful sorcerers, deadly creatures, and ruthless armies of thieves and reavers.

Collected in this volume, profusely illustrated by artist Mark Schultz, are Howard's first 13 Conan stories, appearing in their original versions--in some cases for the first time in more than 70 years--and in order Howard wrote them.'

'Howard was a true storyteller--one of the first, and certainly among the best, you'll find in heroic fantasy. If you've never read him before, you're in for a real treat.'

Highly Recommend all of the Del Rey books of REH Conan's, Kull, Bran Mak Morn, Solomon Kane, Crimson Shadows, The Best of REH Vol 1 & 2, The Last of the Trunk and Selected Letters of REH Foundation, Blood & Thunder, The Life & Art of REH by Mark Finn, One Who Walked Alone by Novalyne Price, and The Beast from the Abyss about cats -my favorite. Enjoy!!

(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-07-12 06:24:29 EST)

07-08-08

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Book was Crap

The story was great; however, the service was awful. The book stopped at chapter 36. One turned the page to finish the book and found themselves back on page 691, chapter 34. The ending and final outcome of the entire series was not in this copy, and I have returned your piece of crap. The book was listed at Amazon's Online Used Bookstore, sold by a subsidiary company of Amazon.com eligible for Amazon Prime in Acceptable Condition. I would have expected better of Amazon. A book that leaves out the ending is not "accaptable" by anyone's stretch of the imagination. Unfortunately, I could only return this crap and not exchange it for a real book.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-07-11 12:32:13 EST)

07-07-08

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Good fantasy book, not for small children

The first book of the Harry Potter series was a brilliant starter, suitable in my opinion for all ages (i.e. for those who can read). This is definately not book a for small children however, due to the violence and cruelty that peppers the book. It still is a good fantasy book, well on the level or above of the most of current fantasy literature but its not on the level of the first book. If you are a Harry Potter fan, you will definately want to read this, as it provides all the answers, i.e. regarding Dumbledore's death, his past and on how Harry can battle Voldemort. In fact there is a short spellbattle between them right at the beginning at the book.
In short, don't expect the level of Tolkien's writing but you can expect a good fantasy novel with an all-out magical war between good and evil. If you are a HP fan, also prepare for some bloody fights and deaths of many good characters.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-07-11 12:32:13 EST)

07-06-08

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Thank Merlin for Harry Potter

I grew up reading Harry Potter and I anticipated Deathly Hallows more than any of the others. I ordered the book 2 months prior to the release date and it was definitely worth the wait! Even though it made me cry it is by far my favorite book and Im sure it always will be.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-07-10 17:35:43 EST)

07-04-08

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Harry Potter 7 - Thanks for the Great Ride!

Okay ... I don't know what more could be said about this book ... good, bad or otherwise ... but here's my 2 cents worth:

I'm a grandmother, avid reader of all kinds of books. My son gave me the first 4 HP books for Christmas a few years back. My immediate reaction was "ick .. children's books .. did you make a boo-boo?" However, I read them (knowing nothing about HP) and was absolutely delighted. They took me to that place all favorite books do. I was drawn in to the story; the characters became a part of me; and I just had to see how it all turned out. So, there's the history.

I thought JK was spot-on with this book. She tied up all the loose ends, let us see most of our favorite characters again, one last time, and gave us an ending that tied in all of the hints and bits and pieces that came with the first 6 books. IMHO, it was brilliant.

My only objection ... I would have loved one more chapter .. after Harry wonders if Kreacher would bring him a sandwich. I would have loved to see the immediate reactions of the Weasleys (especially Ginny), the Hogwart's teachers, the remaining OotP members, etc. But I'm glad she did the 16 years later chapter. It will have to be enough.

Thank you for a great ride Harry!

(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-07-10 17:35:43 EST)

07-03-08

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Good Value!

This is a good site for great values on what you order. I have all Harry Potter's book and am waiting for additional DVDs as they are released.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-07-10 17:35:43 EST)

07-03-08

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The Deluxe Edition of Deathly Hallows

Most people, by now, already know about Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. You have probably read it or heard about it. My review is going to foucs on the DELUXE EDITION of the book.

In this edition, you are immediately greeted by a cover box that has the same picture art as the front and back of the dust jacket of the standard edition. The actual dust jacket of this edition has a great four panel artist rendition of the trio flying on the dragon after their daring escape from Gringotts.

The actual book itself has a black cover with red embossed lettering on the spine (very spiffy) as opposed to the standard edition which is goldenrod with red embossing.

Inside there is a great color artist drawing (on slick paper) of the scene outside the Malfoy Manor. Quite cool. In the rear of the book is a blown-up version of all 37 chapter title artworks and the lines from the book in which the artist derived the pictures. It really explains what she was thinking and makes the book quite nice.

Now, I bought this when it was priced at the INCREDIBLE price of $13.00 which made it practically a steal. If you can get it on sale, it's worth it for the avid Harry Potter fan. Seeing as none of the text is different, there's no sense in getting this edition unless it's cheap or you just appreciate the artist's wonderful work.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-07-10 17:35:43 EST)

06-30-08

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Great ending to an awesome series

Picked this book up at midnight on the release date, started reading it the same night, and finished it the next day, couldn't put it down I had to know what happened next. J.K. Rowling did such a great job as a writer over the entire series, growing into the role of a writer and maturing as her characters matured. I only wish she would have gone into more details in the epilogue of the book with the secondary characters and what happened with them, but that didn't take away from the 5 stars this book and series deserved. If after a year since the release, and you still haven't read it you better get out there and get a copy.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-07-03 02:42:27 EST)

06-30-08

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The End of an Epic 10 Year Series