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BotanicalBath
True Blue Farmgirl
1014 Posts
Elizabeth
Ohio
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 Posted - Jul 22 2007 : 10:25:29 AM
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Well, I am on page 140. Part of me wants to read this one slowly since it is that last book. Parts of me whats to lock myself in a room.... and just read it.
I have so much work to do.... Work first.... If I need to pour 7 batches of soap this morning.... then I can read some more when the boys go to bed.
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laluna
True Blue Farmgirl
295 Posts
New York
USA
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Posted - Jul 22 2007 : 10:32:02 AM
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| *whew* Just finished this morning - so good!! I won't give anything away, but will wait for you ladies to finish so we can chat...a couple of my theories were right, and there were many sad moments (surprisingly so) as well... |
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BotanicalBath
True Blue Farmgirl
1014 Posts
Elizabeth
Ohio
1014 Posts |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2007 : 5:25:20 PM
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More than halfway finished...
I heard an interveiw with the author where she said no. Book 7 is the end.
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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sweetproserpina
True Blue Farmgirl
535 Posts
meg
Vinemount
Ontario
Canada
535 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2007 : 7:43:58 PM
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I picked the book up friday at midnight and read all day on Saturday and finished it(took the day off especially!). It was an enjoyable read, though Harry has never been my favourite character. I disliked the epilogue with a passion but overall there were some great moments when I cheered, and I admit, I did cry once..
Can't wait til more finish. Happy reading ladies!
"Isn't it splendid to think of all the things there are to find out about? It just makes me feel glad to be alive--it's such an interesting world."
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laluna
True Blue Farmgirl
295 Posts
New York
USA
295 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2007 : 06:31:40 AM
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@Meg - I won't say I disliked the epilogue with a "passion," but it was definitely my least favorite part of the book; it felt very contrived to me. And I was actually quite moved at one point as well, though it completely caught me by surprise because it wasn't something that I thought would have made me weepy (p.476-477).
And re: a book 8, I had heard that the fans were petitioning JKR to write one but that she has said no. |
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shmeg
True Blue Farmgirl
222 Posts
Megan
Granville
Ohio
USA
222 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2007 : 08:04:56 AM
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I've been reading as much as my two and four year old will let me. So far I really like it. I want to drag it out, I will be so sad when it is all over!
Meg, I have a little something for you that I had hoped to get to you before the book was released but haven't made it. I'll try to get it to you this week. As another snape fan I'm sure you'll appreciate it. I'm still holding out hope that he is one of the good guys.... |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2007 : 11:42:36 AM
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I agree..that was a moving part!!!!
I am at page 500 now. fell asleep reading last night and havn't had time this morning..but WILL. I hope to finish today.
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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Nicie
True Blue Farmgirl
185 Posts
Denise
Lincoln
NE
USA
185 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2007 : 1:51:24 PM
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Finished it last night.
Denise
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sweetproserpina
True Blue Farmgirl
535 Posts
meg
Vinemount
Ontario
Canada
535 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2007 : 2:19:49 PM
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Laluna, *grin* I guess 'passion' was a bit strong. But it could have ended so well at the end of the last chapter even the last line was great. Such a feeling of finality and yet hope for the future. The epilogue read like bad fanfiction I've read, Eep! I've got the canadian edition so the page numbers are different. What chapter was it that got to you?
Megan, how wonderful! I would love a little surprise. I am a big Snape fan and definitely always believed that he was always good (or at least always Dumbledore's man) throughout the whole thing. I really liked the Malfoys throughout the book. They really do love each other in their own way.
"Isn't it splendid to think of all the things there are to find out about? It just makes me feel glad to be alive--it's such an interesting world."
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
4813 Posts |
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Naomi Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
1563 Posts
Naomi
Sunshine State
USA
1563 Posts |
Posted - Jul 24 2007 : 2:48:51 PM
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aaah....I can't wait to get it...saw it at the grocery, and resisted the urge to stand there and read it....haha...
cheers,
~Naomi~
Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be-Abraham Lincoln
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KellyA
True Blue Farmgirl
237 Posts
Kelly
Johnsonville
NY
USA
237 Posts |
Posted - Jul 24 2007 : 6:52:32 PM
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I work at a local library, and started the book at work...it was reserved, but I was hoping the person wouldn't come in to get it so I could read it Sunday and return it before we opened on Tuesday...no such luck!!! I got to page 173 and had to hand it over! I am next on the reserved list...I hope they hurry!!!
Kelly
When a cookbook is in hand, life is good! |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jul 24 2007 : 6:54:33 PM
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I finished it last night..two of my kids are "share reading it now". If Erin puts it down, Travis can read it..they have two bookmarks in it. It is really her turn, but no one can stand to see it just sitting there not being read.
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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_Rebecca_
True Blue Farmgirl
568 Posts
Rebecca
OK
USA
568 Posts |
Posted - Jul 25 2007 : 05:56:10 AM
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I finished it last night. I enjoyed it. I could not figure out the patronus and so at the end I liked who that was, etc.
I liked the Hallows stuff.
I'm so glad that I read all the books over the years. It was fun to do it as she went along. The suspense was great. The younger generation will just see the movies. Oh well.
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - Jul 25 2007 : 05:56:25 AM
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I just finished last night as well. Time to turn it over to dd and let her enjoy it. But she has to finish book 6 first!
Karin
Wherever you go, there you are.
Come visit me at:
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Nicie
True Blue Farmgirl
185 Posts
Denise
Lincoln
NE
USA
185 Posts |
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daffodil dreamer
True Blue Farmgirl
805 Posts
Jayne
Hamilton
Victoria
Australia
805 Posts |
Posted - Jul 25 2007 : 11:09:58 PM
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I think the extra book should be really interesting. JK has said for a while that she would write that when HP was finished. Apparently she has whole histories for every character, even the most minor, so that when they appear in the books, they will always speak and act according to their character. Does that make sense? I can't wait to read Snape's whole history.
We are only up to chapter five now. I am being really good and not reading ahead, although I really wanted to look at pages 476-477 when they were mentioned! But I resisted temptation!
Best wishes,
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Naomi Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
1563 Posts
Naomi
Sunshine State
USA
1563 Posts |
Posted - Jul 28 2007 : 11:23:40 AM
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alrighty...got it Thursday night(didnt start reading though til 10)...just finished the last hundred pages in the past 1 1/2 - 2 hours...woulda finished yesterday afternoon but told mom I'd help her with some sewing....
wow...I think she rounded off the series pretty well...Though I am disappointed the whole series is over, I think it couldnt have gone on much longer, not without people getting bored with all the narrow escapes, etc etc....She ended it nicely, didnt drag it on, and didnt end it upruptly...now to see the most recent movie...
cheers,
~N~
~Naomi~
Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be-Abraham Lincoln
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shmeg
True Blue Farmgirl
222 Posts
Megan
Granville
Ohio
USA
222 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2007 : 06:13:29 AM
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| I finished yesterday and loved it. I'm sad it is over but I think the way she tied in everything was brilliant. So many details from books past that made their way back into the story. Totally cried at pages 476-477 and was probably most moved by the whole silver doe story. (don't want to give away anything for those not finished) And how much does Mrs weasley rock! Loved that! |
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primjillie
True Blue Farmgirl
138 Posts
Jill
Antelope
CA
USA
138 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2007 : 4:02:58 PM
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| I was one of crazies that stood in line! I read most of the night, took a three hour nap and finished on Saturday at 2 in the afternoon. Absolutely loved it! I cried buckets, but then I cry easily. I think JK did a great job and I liked the epilogue. I would like to see a "History of Hogwarts" and I heard she is thinking of doing one. I am sad the saga is over, but I look forward to the next two movies. |
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owwlady
True Blue Farmgirl
899 Posts
Jan
Tomahawk
WI
USA
899 Posts |
Posted - Aug 05 2007 : 06:41:13 AM
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Finished my book last night and am starting on it again today. With a book that size and so many details, I always reread it to catch what I missed the first time around. I've read each book over and over. I couldn't believe the book was only $18 something at Walmart. Couldn't pass that up. I wasn't surprised that Snape was the good guy, but I didn't see it coming the reason he was. Big surprise. I've never cried at a book before, but this one did it.
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BotanicalBath
True Blue Farmgirl
1014 Posts
Elizabeth
Ohio
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Reading Room: Harry Potter Book 7 |
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Harry Potter Book 7
