Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Notes

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling doesn’t count as crime fiction, though if you enjoyed her writing as Robert Galbraith and have managed to steer clear of the Harry Potter phenomenon, you should understand all the fuss. This is the darkest of the Potter series, with plenty of vicious behaviour and murder.

The Deathly Hallows holds the Guinness World Record for most novels sold within 24 hours of release, 10.95 million books.

Densley plotted, though a little wooden.

Publisher’s Synopsis

‘Give me Harry Potter,’ said Voldemort’s voice, ‘and none shall be harmed. Give me Harry Potter, and I shall leave the school untouched. Give me Harry Potter, and you will be rewarded.’

As he climbs into the sidecar of Hagrid’s motorbike and takes to the skies, leaving Privet Drive for the last time, Harry Potter knows that Lord Voldemort and the Death Eaters are not far behind. The protective charm that has kept Harry safe until now is broken, but he cannot keep hiding. The Dark Lord is breathing fear into everything Harry loves and to stop him Harry will have to find and destroy the remaining Horcruxes. The final battle must begin – Harry must stand and face his enemy…

Having become classics of our time, the Harry Potter books never fail to bring comfort and escapism. With their message of hope, belonging and the enduring power of truth and love, the story of the Boy Who Lived continues to delight generations of new readers.

Read a full review of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling at Kirkus.