Rating: 5 stars
Cover synopsis: The war against Voldemort is not going well. And yet, life goes on at Hogwarts. Under Dumbledore's guidance, Harry will search for the full and complex story of the boy who became Lord Voldemort -- and thereby find what may be his only vulnerability.
It was after seeing the movie for this book last year that I finally felt compelled to read the Harry Potter series. And I've been hooked ever since. Though, it's worth noting, the movie for this book is probably the most different from the text than any of the other 5 movies before it.
Book 6 takes us on a fascinating exploration of Tom Riddle's transformation into Lord Voldemort. It also takes us deeper into the dark arts, the meaning of the prophesy, and the character of Severus Snape. The last few chapters are nothing short of gripping (and heart-wrenching).
Yet, as always, Rowling weaves a tale of adolescent life -- friendships, humor, school stress, first love...
Now on to the last book!
