Wednesday, July 25, 2007

The Deathly Hallows - No Spoilers


So, I finished Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows on Sunday and have spent the last two days reflecting on this book in specific and on the Harry Potter narrative as a whole. I have to confess that one or two minor continuity details nag at me and there are, perhaps, a few minor questions that go unanswered, but overall, I feel tremendously satisfied with this conclusion to the story that has so pervaded the international consciousness these last few years.

The plot and themes are thoughtfully resolved and the reader has a chance to bid farewell to most of the well-loved characters. As for the setting - well, I did indicate that this would be a spoiler-free post.