I have finished book 7 and have re-read all the others. I didnt do it however in the same way as usual. I had previously read books 1 - 6 then i read 7 this year and then worked backwards from 7 to book 1 then forwards to book 7 again. Yes it has taken a while, but there is so much information, so many characters so many things that you will miss, trying to open the actual story of the book. Once you understand it page for page (which is posible if you re-read and refresh) you will find the book has religious, emotional, psychological and philosophical meanings sloted in between the beautiful story that will never ever be forgotten known by all young, old and every thing inbetween it is of course Harry Potter!

Anna M P, Leeds, U.K

Wow! I had a lot of fun reading! The ending is really unpredictable...Excellent job! The truth is that I really don't read books but because of Harry Potter, wow, now I love to read. It is so nice to read. It is really a phenomenon. It is a lifetime...The deathly Hallows really explained all the confusions...

judith, Zamboanga, Philippines

Superb! Gripping and full of twists from beginning to end, with incredibly believable and genuine characters.

As can be expected with a children's book, the ending was relatively easy to guess (I think I had it sorted out about half-way through, although I thought I was wrong about the Harry-is-a-horcrux storyline towards the end). It was obvious that Harry could not die, as the whole series has been written from his perspective. Were Harry to no longer have a role, we would not see the end of the war and would be left feeling understandably cheated.

The only disappointing thing about the book was the manner in which it ended. The epilogue was too short and did not explain fully all of the events that had taken place in the world I had come to know so well. Who is minister for magic? Are the rest of the Weasley clan OK? Who is headmaster? All these questions, and more, needed to be answerered so that we could see the results of all the hard work done by the main characters.

Ben, Woking, England

I have just finished the deathly hallows and I was blown away. I did read all the other books again so as to refresh my memory and I'm glad I did. The deathly hallows brings everything together - even explaining why Dumbledore had so much faith in severus snape etc. I think it ended brilliantely and couldn't have done any other way really.

Donna Rabett, Suffolk,

Fab fab fab! Loved it. Was up till all hours reading this. Thought the twists & turns were pretty unpredictable. Breaking away from the Hogwarts setting for this last book was great - kept it all fresh. A brilliant end to the series. These books will surely be read for years to come.

Imogen, London, UK

I thought this book was breath-takingly-good!!! Did not see some of those things coming. A truly magnificent piece of literature!

Zoe, Liverpool, England,

I needed a bit longer than other to read it (5 days), if I'd read it in one day maybe I wouldn't have find the way back in our world ;). I think the book is as good as it can be, I was thrilled from the first chapter on was eager to read all the revelations about dumbledore, snape... and happy with the "perfect" end.
I used to think as someone who wrote his comment here before that a good book or movie must have a sad end but that was some years ago and it definetly wouldn't have fitted. Renember the books before, Voldemorts return (and Cedrics death) in book 4 Sirius died in book 5 and Dumbldore died in book 6 that's enough of sad endings.

Micha, Basel, Switzerland

The DEathly Hallows was the best book I've ever read, and I've read many, many books. The ending was amazing. Well done.

Holly, Orlando, Florida

It’s the very end… I’ve read the book & feel a bit disappointing and empty to realize that’s the very end, that we never meet the characters of this book again. The emotions overfilled when I was reading that book because it’s so touchable & sympathetic, it’d almost made me crying when I’ve read remembers of Snape & realized he’d be not a bad man. Finally, may be it isn’t the last one and there is some more information & stories to say? =) The brilliant book, but not a fairy tale for children…

Anatoliy, Moscow, Russia

Wonderful end to a wonderful series, except possibly the epilogue which told us both too much and too little. I'll miss Harry and his friends (and I definitely did not grow up with the series). One comment on these reviews: I do feel that some of these people who complained about Rowling's writing ability should at least learn to spell before they criticise. Being older, I only started reading the series when the third book came out, the first two seemed pretty juvenile, but after that I was hooked! Brilliant achievement, Ms Rowling!

Penny , Isle of Skye, UK

I found it very disappointing. The ending was like a Mills and Boon, the flashback scene towards the end should have been edited out. It slowed the action down totally. I couldn't believe that the final book was so poor in quality towards the end. Did the editors not care at all by this stage? A good quarter of it should have been taken out. The only deaths were to minor characters or characters that we could accept easily. I had enjoyed the previous books but this one left me cold. I had expected so much more. I threw the book away in disgust at how poor the ending was. The first time I've ever thrown a book in my life

JL, Sydney, Australia

Excellent, J.k Rowling did not dissapoint. The writing is not perfect but the suspense and gripping story line makes up for this. I am only sorry that this is the final one.

Jenny, Liverpool,

Emotionally and unbeatably written, well thought -out..
Besides the known JKR's style as she fascinatingly churns out the little pieces of information and gradually puts them together, to me personally the seventh book is a true symbol of unity and human awareness of love.
It simply covers up the burdens in our hearts and brings up the idea of eternal peace..
Just extraordinary..

Stepan Ochodek, Ostrava, Czech Republic

Loved it! No it's not perfect, the writing is not great but who cares when JKR can make me go through so many emotions? I will read these books for years to come, and so will my son

Nathalie, Brighton,

Got HP 7 through Amazon on Sat Morning read it by the end of the day. Definately a fantastic end to the potter series. I own all of the books and the movies. I went to see Order of the Pheonix at the cinema and I must say Thanks you very much J K Rowling. I love reading the books whenever I want and I have two small boys who love watching the films and though they cannot read yet they love me to read Harry Potter to them on a night.

Carol Irving, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

I am a 62 plus year old muggle "child" that is fascinated by the creative imagination of J K Rowling and her Harry Potter series of books. The experience is out of this world and why not ! After all Rowling has created a parallel world and allowed us we muggles to witness both the parallel universes and their overlappings. At present I am reading the sixth book < The Half Blood Prince> and plan to purchase the < Deathly Hallows > after finishing this. I am not in a hurry and remain unaffected by the excitement all around. These series of books must be read with great care and the correct serial order because the tapstery is both dense and rich.
The Harry Potter series of books are being touted as ' children's books ' which to my mind is highly erronious. Adults should not fall in this trap and must read these books and see the depth and colour that exists in these series. The word "Magic Realism" should be truly attributable to J K Rowling than any other author. Keep on writing JKR.

Mohammad Zahid, New Delhi, India

Anyone who thinks that the book was disappointing and had too much emotion and not enough magic and simply missing the point of the book, the entire HP series and Rowling. This could so easily have been a story about normal people and not magical, and it still would have put its point across, and remain as beautiful as it is now. JK has used her immense talent to just polish this and made it so much more wonderful.
Hats off to JK!! Thank you for all of Harry's memories....

Kunal, Pune, India

There is no doubt that this is another good book produced by J K Rowling. However I feel that this book had the potential from being just 'another good book' into being a book that would be unforgettable from the moment that it was picked up. We see many deaths in the book, however authors in the past have not been afraid to kill of the main characters of the stories, e.g. Romeo and Juliet. Although I am a big fan of the books I think that Mrs Rowling has written this book purely for the fans who would not have wanted to see such characters die. From my point of view this is what prevents the book from being great.

Gursharn Dosanjh, Coventry, England

I loved this book and am nearly through it for the second time lets hope upon hope that when its made into a film there will be a director who is a fan of Harry Potter and makes the film nearer to the book than the Order of Phonix I was so very dissapointed with this film it was onlu a fraction of what it could have been please please R J make yourself heard and lets have a realy great film next time and the time after one that makes us Potter fans proud we dont care if its 3 or 4 hours long just lets have a great film

Sue Kemp, Cranham, UK

Loved the Book!! The ending was Great
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE start another set of books soon.
Rowlings left it wide open for the next gen of Harry Potter books.

michelle, coconut creek , fl

I read HP and the deathly hallows in no less than 2 days (it took me weeks to read the other ones) the reason I took so little time to read it is obvious, it is the best HP to date. my favorite part of the book is the last chapter where it tells you about Harry, Ron, Hermonine and Ginny in 19 years time.

BEST POTTER EVER

you rock JKR

Joe, London, england

Anyone who is disappointed with the ending of the film and have complains such as too much emotion and not enough magic are missing the whole point of the book, the entire HP series. JK Rowling has written a saga that could have so easily been about normal people and not magical, and the moral and the beauty of the story would still have come out. A fitting end to a truly legendary saga. Hats off JK!! Thanks for these precious memories....

Kunal, Pune, India

I also read the HP book quite quickly (finished it within 24 hours of having bought it, even though I had family commitments which kept me from reading straight through).

Ms. Rowling pulled it off. One can agree or disagree with her choices, or criticize her writing style, but to me, the most important thing is that she managed to do what the Matrix, the Star Wars films or many other forms of entertainment have failed to do: bring the story to an end successfully.

I agree with David from Dallas. I am 36, a father of two, and am thankful to have been along on this ride.

I do wonder how many equal pop-culture events like this I will have a chance to truly inmerse myself in. I enjoyed the HP books tremendously, but I do share a little envy with younger readers.

To paraphrase Wordsworth's famous quote, Bliss it was on HP 7 release day to be alive, but to be young was very heaven.

Thank you, Ms. Rowling, for letting us play in your garden.

Juan Ramon Vallarino J., Panama City, Panama

I, like many other reviewers, found DH to be exciting and a fitting end to the series, EXCEPT for the epilogue. What was that about? OK we learn about the children of the main characters but what happened to all the others - McGonnigal, Luna, Mr & Mrs Weasley to name but a few? What do Harry, Ginny, Hermione & Ron do for living? Who's the Head at Hogwarts? I know this probably makes me a total anorak - but I just felt cheated. We came to know and love ALL the characters in the books not just the main players. What a let down.

Grizelda, Lytham St Annes, UK

Great Book! Rowlings did a great book ending the set.
She left it wide open to start the next Gen of Harry Potter books.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DO SO..

michelle, coconut creek , florida

I think what was so moving about the death's in the book was that they were arbitrary and meaningless, in that it could have been anyone, standing against a ruthless enemy. Most death's in war are more likely to "not move the plot forward" as it were.

Mark, Brighton, UK

All i'll say on the Deathly Hallows is that it was a fitting end to a wonderful series of books. I got the ending i was after so it worked out pretty well.

On the subject of the 'His Dark Materials' by Pullman; the first two books were very good, only to be totally and utterly let down by what i think was an awful third book, and i'm one of many who share this view amongst my peers.

G, Warrington, Cheshire

I'm really going to miss Harry and his friends, thanks J K for the wonderful trip to another world.

Anne, Hastings, UK

A long journey finished. Thank You, J.K. Rowling

John Maley, Youngstown, USA

im still reading the book, whatever happens JKR is a legend and i will support the ending - i hoping neither ron or hermonine die!

Noelle, Rathfriland,

I loved the book. I had thought this time that I had finally matured enough to let my postman do his/her job rather than impatiently making the midnight trek to the bookshop. However I am weak and I couldn't resist. The following morning I found myself fighting to stay awake, still unable to put the book down, desperate to know the final outcome.
I did feel however, that Hermione was too well constructed a character for Harry and Ginny to ever be an entirely satisfactory couple. In such a beautifully detailed fantasy world, where magic seemed completely natural and logical, I struggled to accept that, alone in the woods for weeks, Harry failed to share any of the feelings for Hermione that Rowling inadvertently forced the younger male reader to adopt.
In the climatic battle I shared Harry's jubilation at the support from each of his friends because these were each rich characters who I valued as much as him and will miss as we reach the end to this powerful adventure tale.

Jon, London,

im still reading the book, whatever happens JKR is a legend and i will support the ending - i hoping neither ron or hermonine die!

Noelle, Rathfriland,

I just Finished reading the book this morning and I am very glad that Harry Potter did not die, because rumors in the internet said that HP was going to die So I'm really glad. Thank You Rowling for letting HP live.

Bella Lewis, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia

the Harry Potter books have captured the heart and soul of so many people. Anyone can read them and relate in some way shape or form and i think this last book was just another taste of that magic.

nathan, plaquemine, louisiana U.S.

A bit of a let down in the end. It felt poorly fitted together (no excitement in the middle section and far too much in others). All the excitement and build up of the previous books WAS the magic of Harry Potter for me, the unaswered questions were what drived it forward, what made you want to read on. It is a shame that the answers to those questions did not, indeed could not, live up to that level of hype. It did not help that i guessed Snape and Lilly's relationship prior to reading the book, so it was a little less surprising than it perhaps should be.

As for the deaths, yes, people die in war. But this is a work of fiction, a story, even in books based on real wars the characters that die do so for a reason (character development, plot reasons etc.). In the DH it felt Rowling was shouting avada kedavra at anything that moved just to tug on fan's heartstrings, to live up to her own hype around the book.

A dissapointing end to an otherwise good and tender series.

Andy Banks, London,

Having read and had the pleasure to teach the Harry Potter saga for hundreds of high school english learners, I was as you could imagine, waiting with anticipation at the final chapters to unfold. I was not disappointed. Rowling has proven to be a fantastic storyteller throughout the years. Although I have found some of the stories to be overly didactic ("The Prisoner of Azcaban in particular), I and my students have enjoyed every single word.

Many of my students had never read a 100 page story, much less and 800 pager. I would issues certificates to the students who surpassed each hundred. This encouraged them to read more. Thank you Ms. Rowling for inspiring my young readers to read more.

I loved reading the "Hallows." I was sorry to see many of my favorite characters lose their lives in the fight to defeat Lord Voldemort.

I loved the series and will miss it. I will continue to read and teach these books for as long as I am able. Thank you again J K Rowling.

Patrick, San Diego, California

I really enjoyed the first 3 Potter books, but I think that Rowling has become a victim of her own success. The Potter story has finally come to an end, I think that this book is disappointing. There is not much "magic" left in the characters; if this was the only Potter book I had read, I would have found it boring; it reads like it is a movie script, and I come away with the sense that Rowling has meandered around in her plot, camping in the country and not sure where to go, until the blockbuster ending. The final revelation of Snape's character is disappointing....he started out the series as a very intriguing and sinister character, but ends up in pathos. somehow I'm left thinking that there is something missing.

Lesley, Victoria, Canada

I read His Dark Materials, I read the Lord of the Rings (and the Hobbit). Not a single one touched me in the way the Harry Potter has. She has created an enduring master piece that I will be able to enjoy for years to come. And for those people whinging about who died and who survived, you have entirely missed the point. Go back and read them again.

Kate, London,

To those who compalin about the use of Love as a litterary device I ask this: "How would you have ended it?"

I mean unless you were going to let luck have the final say, how could you have ended it in a way that wasn't a betrayal of the previous 6 books and the millions who have bought into this world? The whole point of such epic battles (and dare I say it: High Fantasy) is that good triumphs for a reason.

I mean if it was simply a question of "Who's got the biggest Wand?" Then why bother with the entire premiss? why not just have Dumbledore kill him the moment he rears his head: BAM! And then go looking for Horcruxes after he's gone?

It was never just about power. Consequently it had to end in a manner that was morraly acceptible. So Lily's sacrifice and indeed Harry's was probably the best (if not only) way to achieve this. Lets face it, its at the heart of most of these stories. Why does the hero persivere when better judgement would have him run? Love. Deal with it!

Rhys, Aberystwyth,

Some of you have lost your sense of fun and adventure. You take things waaaay to seriously. Relax and enjoy the ride.
It's only a book after all....a fun, adventurous, book.

Patrick, San Diego, California

Harry gets his kit off not once, but twice in the final book! Daniel Radcliffe will be happy.

Bobnessuk, London, England

This last book was a huge disappointment in my opinion, and I really used to love the story so far - despite all the flaws. She overdid the moral themes so much that they became what she always claimed was wrong in a lot of books for children: unrealistic and insincere. And her portrayal of a war is almost offensively simplistic: one Imperius Curse and one murder and the Ministry is overtaken. And in the end the big bad guy is dead and 'All was well'.

Monika, Frankfurt, Germany

I am constantly amazed by people who wade through 30 or 40 comments(and presumably the preceeding article) to say they have never read the book and have no interest in ever doing so. What a bunch of narcissistic twaddle. Go display your world-weary intellectual superiority elsewhere.

If Rowling is not such a brilliant writer(unlike her favorite, Jane Austen), she IS a brilliant plotter(exactly like said J. Austen) and that's what makes the books so enjoyable. I have never been able to find a logical inconsistency in what must be well over 3,000 pages of Potter. That's a hell of a lot more than Tolstoy can claim in a much shorter 'War and Peace'.

I thought the epilogue a little weak until the bit about Snape, which is the only time I was almost surprised into tears. And I don't think she closed the book on the characters, or on the world she has created.

Brava Ms. Rowland...take a well-deserved break.

Rob, Berlin, Germany

I think that the Harry Potter series has been a phenomenal good series, and the last book was ultimately a great story. However the book demonstrated that however good a storyteller Rowling is, she is a poor writer. The much anticipated and sobbed over massacre of characters is pointless, none of the characters deaths move the story along and are killed because deaths are expected. Harry as a identifiable character (especially in book 6, he is a winy brat) is destroyed and instead he develops a martyr complex out of tone with the entire series. The deathly hallows are an irritating plot device normally associated with poor fan writings, as is the sheer quantity of deus ex machina. Overall I am glad I read it, and I enjoyed it, but it was a poor showing for the final chapter in a truly marvellous series.

Jonathan, London,

I am an 80 yr. old retired nuclear physicist who has been thrilled by all the Potter books, and most by the last. The unwinding of all the convolutions reminds me of LOTR. This series brought back the 'sense of wonder' which has been almost lost in sf/fantasy over the the last couple of decades.
And don't mention Pullman! I could hear the wheels go round and the axes grinding all the way through the two books that I managed. Susan Cooper did the world-saving followed ny separation much better.
I am now waiting for my wife to fimish the Potter so that I can read it again!!

ernest smart, Tynemouth, United Kingdom

I thought this was the most emotional of the 7 books, arguably because it was the last but more because of the intensity of the story - the danger, the suspense, the sorrows and the joys - all were beautifully chronicled by Ms. Rowling. I'm in my late 40's and am mourning the end of the series, hoping that perhaps Ms. Rowling might be persuaded to fill in the gaps in the lives of those who survived between the end of the story and the epilogue. A once-in-a-lifetime literary experience. Bravo, Ms. Rowling!

David, Dallas, Texas

Book 7 was everything I hoped it would be - action packed and moving. It linked everything, right back to the beginning. My favourite of the series and I want to read it all over again!

Victoria, Southfleet, Kent, UK,

I read the first couple and found them slightly diverting. The 3rd has been sitting on the shelf for years, but I prefer books for grown ups.

Will Duffay, London,

I echo the sentiments of almost all the reviews here - the series was, in short, MAGICAL.

My favourite book (when pushed) has always been the 4th because of the light hearted magic, the invention and recreation of dozens of creatures, incantations and of course the quidditch world cup! JK can combine reality and fantasy in a modern-day setting, with believable carachters (who I, like a few others writing here, LITERALLY grew up with), and spark interest, empathy, sympathy, love and woe in her readers.

The finalé answered our questions, matured with a darker tone and was not afraid of spilling the blood of several of our, and my, most favourite carachters.

The themes of love and equality which grew with the books were paramount to the story, both to the defeat of Voldemort, and i think, the continuation of the whole world, not just "their" part.

I wish I could see the plans, the backgrounds with which JK Rowling's mind overflows. She is as lucky as us to have Harry.

Jennifer, York, UK

The book at the most was good. It was all to predictable and at the best,a fans dream. And I have been a fan for the last 6 years, but what really excited me in the book were the characters and their emotions. In the end I think J.K Rowling just gave most people what they wanted. She lost all sense of risk and adventure in the end.

Hassan , Lahore, Pakistan

I wonder if all the people who wine about 'all this Harry Potter non-sense' have ever actually read any of the books? Or maybe they are just small minded people who believe that if they can be adored by millions both old and young that some how they are beneath their own 'lofty intelligence'. Ha! Maybe they're just jealous because they have no joy in being able to read anything.

I love the books and found the last one both intelligent and moving. How anyone cannot be inspired by the bravery of the young characters and think these are not desirable traits to teach children I don't know. I cannot wait to have children so I can watch them discover the wonder of Harry's world ... and not least so I can have a valid excuse to go through it all again myself!

Thank you JK Rowling, what a gift you have given us.

Ariadne, London, UK

At first, I did not buy into the Potter Hype. I didn't understand why adults were going so crazy over children's books. But I decided to give the first books a go, and by the time Scabbers identity was revealed, I realized the genius of JK Rowling. Book 7 was everything I hoped it would be. I understood that there had to be deaths, possibly even Harry's. I understood that, at the heart, these are still children's books and that hope should prevail. What delighted me was that conflicting theories about how the story "should" end united in this book. It was possible to have it all. JKR's talent in creating this world is unmatched. I have read Pullman and Lewis, but it is Rowling that sweeps us up and caries us with her. She doles out philosophy with humor, love and sacrifice. We are friends with her flawed characters. We look up to them. As a christian, I am sad by the backlash that JKR has received. I wish my fellow believers would learn to love and sacrifice like Harry, Ron & Hermione.

Kelly, Manhattan, New York, USA

Athelstan (Athelstane?) lived. So why not Harry Potter. And Edinburgh claims to be the literary capital of the world.

samhita, san diego, US

I have read every Harry Potter book out, I have read Pullman's 'His Dark Materials' and I have read Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings'. And, with all honesty, I can say this last book is a work of pure genius. J.K Rowling, I honour you.

When I was 11, the first book came out. I'm 18 now, and just read the last one. I've grown up, in a sense, with Harry Potter, and I will never regret it. My mum told me Harry reminds her of me... I consider this a compliment of the highest order.

Congratulations, J.K Rowling, you have done at least one fan proud.

James, London,

Frankly, I was somewhat disapointed with the book-especially the ending+the way Harry again seems to escape because of all this love faff.
I'm sure that what mostly attracts people to the Potter saga is the extensive magic community that Rowling created, an entire parallel world to ours that effectively mirrors all the institutions present in ours. Also, that magic is relevant and serious-more than mere tricks.
While the 1st books did seem to depend more on Harry's escaping Voldemort by using magic (admitedly by chance and luck) the recent ones seem to be overly concerned with the "powers" of love and friendship. I'm not saying that these aren't things which one should value, merely that the Potter books ceased to be as magical and captivating for me when they became more of a moral tale than an entertaining story as it was originally intended. If Rowling had stuck to this it would have been far more satisfactory ending. The only reason I read it quickly was to get it done!

Lucy, Guildford, England

"Now for a REAL read try Philip Pullman's "His Dark Materials" trilogy."

I think you will find that most avid Potter readers, especially the adult ones, will have read HDM, and have made at least an attempt at reading LOTR (I managed it once, all my attempts after that ended halfway through the Two Towers). I really missed a sense of humour in Philip Pullman's books. There was some, but not nearly enough.

#Voldy's gone mouldy, so now let's have fun#

Looking forward to the new Funke book, btw.

starling, Lancaster,

I strolled up to Asda at midnight (setting the scene quite nicely) and bought the book (for a fiver I might add), to start the final Potter-fest. I like to read slowly, so took my time, and finished at 1pm on Sunday. I thought it was excellent, and tied up all the ends wonderfully. Each time I thought "how was that supposed to have happened?", further on it was explained, perfectly plausibly. It's a fabulous read, whatever anyone says, and the ending is charming and appropriate for what is, after all, supposed to be a childrens book (I'm 42). Just think what it has done for the development of childrens' reading.

If anyone wants to complain about the body-count, etc, please may I refer you to C.S.Lewis and the Narnia Chonicles. And if your kids have loved reading these (or indeed, you), now try Philip Pullman's "His Dark Materials" trilogy, the Gormenghast books by Mervyn Peake and, of course The Lord of the Rings.

Kate, Chelmsford, Essex

Finished it last night and thought it was the best book so far. The plot was well thought out and tied up most loose ends really well. It mostly moved very quickly and I liked that inbetween the episodes of tragedy and fear there were great moments of humour. I was very upset when certain characters died that I have loved for such a long time, but that was what made it so powerful. I thought the epilogue was a little weak, but maybe JK has left it open to write further Harry books? Really fantastic and am going to re-read again tonight!

Helen Payne, letchowrth, herts

A fitting ending but maybe room as been left open to a new set of stories. Worth the wait and great to see Harry happy. A little surprised and disappointed that JK Rowling is not doing book signings in UK but in the US.

Shrina, Chislehurst, UK

My Auntie May has started reading the Harry Potter books! She just turned 87 and this was her birthday present! It is never too late! It took me years to read the very last Poirot and Morse book! In fact, in Oxford there has been seen lately a very familiar red Jaguar......

Mom, San Francisco,

Thanks to JK Rowling for a happy ending (more or less). Remember she was primarily writing for children and they have to have hope for the future. Also thank goodness Ron and Hermione finally got it together - that kiss made me cheer!

Hilary Berry, Warrington, Cheshire

This book is hard to ready slowly..a lot of action! I loved how all of my questions from other books were answered in Book 7. As you read through all the gloomy and sad parts, don't give up hope...you'll feel a lot better at the end. I especially enjoyed the epilogue. Happy reading!

Gayle, Midwest, USA

I read the HP series at the beginning, but haven't read the last two, let alone the this latest publication. I find the style of writing fairly immature and contrived. Now for a REAL read try Philip Pullman's "His Dark Materials" trilogy.

Jim, Glasgow,

23 year old male, and i managed to cry my eyes out after turning the final page. I couldn't agree more with the above review especially in terms of the love for each and every one of the characters - even on occassion the so called baddy's! I don't know how I feel now that its finished but i'm sure these books will stay close to my heart for a long time to come. Thank you JK.

James, South,

I read the book in 6 hours flat, and I have to say it was a work of genius. I loved every single page. In fact I loved it so much that once I finished it, I went back to the start to read it all over again.

Marvellous ending. The best bit is that, although the story may have been completed, because they are books you can read them again and again and again.

I can tell you that when I have children, the Harry Potter books will be read to them before bed. True classics, and moral without being sugary.

Clare Rickett, Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire

Purchased HP 7 at 10:45am. Read it in 6 hours - with lots of 'calming' breaks when the action became too intense to bear. What a wondrous end to the series. For all those envious Slytherin-like whingers who moan about 'profits', this book is a sad yet sweet antidote. So wonderful to see the importance of the power of love and the magnificent way all the plotlines were connected. Bravo JK and thanks for the joy these books have given children and young at heart readers around the world.

Ainsley Dawrent, London,

I think that JKR has ended the book fittingly. The deaths left me devastated, but all in all I think teh conecpt of the Hallows was just awesome. A fitting end to an incredible journey. Never have I loved characters as much as I love these.

Jess, Cape Town, South Africa

we bought a copy each and have sat here all day until we finished. the wine has been drunk, the tears have been shed, and the joy at this fantastic finale is still shining bright.
thankyou jk rowling for the gift of harry.

nick and anika, nottingham,

JK Rowling has done more to get Children Reading with interest and enthusiasm than many Government Educational Policies.

She should be remembered in the Honours List.

Neville Surrell, Swadlincote, United Kingdom

I strongly feel that JK Rowling has done more to get Children Reading than any Government Educational Policy

Her Contribution to children's litracy is inestimable. She has single handedly made our Children actually Want to read.

Neville Surrell, Swadlincote, United Kingdom

Have just finished reading it after starting first thing this morning. I could not in my wildest dreams have asked for a more fitting end to the series and although I did shed tears I was also very happy and satisfied with the ending too.

Judith, Belfast, UK

Spent six hours devouring it and was delighted with it and the way it ended. The perfect way to end it all, without being too cheesy. Love that Ron and Hermione FINALLY got together.

Annie, Dublin, Ireland

A wonderful review of the book and I couldn't aggree more - JK Rowling has done us proud. Its a bit sad that the series has come to an end but this was definitely an exciting and satisfying finale. Thank you Rowling for introducing us to such an amazing world. I'm still determined that my letter from Hogwarts is just a few years late...

Imogen Tobaggan, Liverpool,

I just finished the book. Excellent. It was worth the wait.

Pria Balasubramaniam, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

hey what happened to harry and ginny's romance? nobody is reviewing that.

gautam, pretoria, south africa

in last episode of her series j k rowling has fabulated the whole epitah with with varoius iconaclasm from varoius referentials areas ,., for instance refering to greek methodolgist as the best teacher in plucking cherries of coda ...................................................................... and than making deadly harrows by reshaping all series of hogwarts ,. through her work rowling has observatory styles and used her ambivallence in her work................................................her dramatic styles of presentation was higly crammed in by the character thats was very famous in her play.. jk rowling was more of material minde as she pushes across her muggle phamplets through out the globe...................

mohamed issack, basel, switzerland

What a wonderful book - I am so happy to have read it and made it through. Enjoy, everyone!

Eve, Stroud, UK

Thank the Lord this tosh is over and done with.

Huge, Bedford, UK

She did it! She pulled it off beautifully. Thank you, Ms. Rowling!

Ed Sanchez, Manila,

Talk about the emperor's new clothes! The spectacle of grown people falling for such claptrap would be quite disturbing if it weren't so amusing.

Torqueville de Boisson, London,

i was very excited about the release from the day 1 i knew. but now i must accept it i am a bit put off. i expected it to get more evil and magical.the end is almost laughable. what has the magic flown right out the window after dumbeldore's death?? it is of course thrilling and a good read but for j.k.rowling ,she could way better.

monisha, new jersey , america

I didn't read the book Though I am a fan Harry Potter, presently not in a position to spend such a Huge amount. My family is like Weasly family. I am eagerly waiting a copy of the book to read

sudhish, Cochin, India

I think Rowling has done a great job at writing these books. I just got back from seeing the movie (The Order of The Phoenix). It was great and I bet the 7nth book is going to be even better!

Elise Wright, Atoka, TN

If harr ydies i will ball my eyes out

Tiana, Albany, oregon