Let the Hype begin. As has been widely reported, the title of the seventh, and final, Harry Potter book has been released, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.” I didn’t start reading the series until it well under way, and I was well past the target demographic. I read the first four books, and ever since have bought each new release and read it on its release day.
One of the wonderful things about novels is their ability to present not just a story but a world. Quite often, when the story is over, I still want to keep reading about that world. I think this is the draw that the Harry Potter series has for me, I can come back periodically. This is also why I don’t mind when the book’s page count threatens to outrun the attention span of those kids who are the target demographic.
I have been less a fan of the movies that have corresponded with the books, though I have seen them all. The next movie adaptation, “Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix” will be out in the summer (alas, likely before the seventh book), and the trailer is online.
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