So, yes, about two chapters into Chamber of Secrets I became overwhelmed with temptation and a desire to know how it all ends. So I abandoned my re-read and cracked open my newly acquired copy of The Deathly Hallows, and it was good. I laughed, I cried, I gasped, I sighed, I cried some more (a lot more), and I set it down at the end feeling completely satisfied.
I'll post my spoilery thoughts in the comments, but I will say this much here: I think Rowling has improved significantly as a writer over the course of seven books, and it really shows in this book. I also believe that that Harry Potter kid has earned his rightful place in the pantheon of classic literary heroes. Taken all together, his story is a damn good one.
