[rating:5/5]

Well, the Potter series couldn’t have come to a more fitting ending. As a rule, I try not to read reviews of books prior to the time I’ve read them: I had; however, noted that some had stated that this book was a tear jerker. I did not find that to be the case at all. The Deathly Hallows deviated from the others in that a great portion of it takes place outside of Hogwarts. Just the same, the plot took numerous and surprising twists while maintaining my rapt attention. Having now read the entire series, I would have to state that Rowling seemed to mature as a writer as her story progressed. As before; I still don’t consider these books as great “literature” but they are certainly very entertaining. As such, I’m sure that they will continue to delight readers for a very long time.I especially liked they manner in which this final book was filled with all kinds of wonderful surprises. Without saying too much (after all, that would spoil the story), characters continue to develop and finally display their true personalities which, while radically different than what may have been previously revealed, was still enthralling.The only problem I had with Deathly Hollows would be with the epilogue: it was really unnecessary and to be honest, trite. That being said, Rowling has still done an outstanding job as a masterful storyteller.