Done. This w as a much easier book to read than the last; there are certainly shocking and terrible things that happen in this book, but I don't think as many people will dislike it as did HP5. Eerything that happens feels somehow more 'right'; none of it feels like unnecessary roughing. I can definitely see why JKR says it's really one story with Book 7; there are more mysteries left hanging than in the other books. There's less of a feeling of completion, but it's not a really painful cliffhanger because at least we have a direction.
A lot of it is because Harry's not such a dickhead in this book. This time around, it's Ron and Hermione's turn to go through the more unsavory parts of adolescence, though more of it is backstage. That seems a little odd, as in the last two books, Hermione had suddenly developed a lot of empathy and insight into other characters; maybe it's that she just has a blind spot.
There are a few real spoilers I want to mention, but I think I'll wait another coupl eof days for that. And maybe a rereading.
Posted by dichroic at July 16, 2005 09:37 PM
I finished it at 3:30am this morning after starting it at 6pm last night. I have to say I'm totally with you. This was easier on me to read despite the ending. I like HP in this book. And I love the other characters even more. Lots of loose ends but not as many as it felt at the end of the last one because you feel something that's vaguely like hope at this book's end. I'm about halfway through on the 2nd read. I'll have more insight and opinions later and I'll email you so we can spare others any spoilers. Big hug. -J
Posted by: Jenn at July 18, 2005 12:47 PM