This was very well-written, especially for fan fiction. It couldn't really hold my interest throughout, though, because while I had problems with Deathly Hallows, I didn't hate it so much that I want a "do-over," and so this story is basically retelling a story I've already read.

It's kind of like seeing a remake of a film you were so-so about the first time. The remake might be better or worse, or it might be better in some places and worse in others, but it's still probably not going to blow you away. If you didn't love the first version, you're not going to be waiting in line opening night to see the second.

So while I could appreciate that the author skillfully crafted her own version of DH which she likes better, it was still a remake. I guess I'd give it a 3/5 for how well it appealed to my tastes, 4/5 for overall quality, thus 3.5.

 

Held my attention and perfectly well written, but nothing that really stood out at all... except perhaps the style, which I did enjoy. Recommended, but only if you're bored I'd say. About 3/5

 

Kinda rare for me to post around here, but I think this one deserves a review.. if only to make more people read it.

I'm not really into rewrites either but I was bored a couple of days ago and decided to read this. While not a masterpiece, it kept my attention from head to tail and I'm very impressed with some of the author's ideas.

I'll give it a 4/5 since as someone pointed above, there are some grammar mistakes and for it being a rewrite.

 

Why is this listed as Work in Progress?

 

Hmm....

Well, it was decent, kept my interest I think, but I didn't think it was amazing. Just pretty decent. The only story of this author, which is actually kind of impressive.

Plot: Pretty okay. It was a rehash of DH, which is rare, and it wasn't a completely retread, which is also good. There were some parts (especially the ending) I didn't care for. Middle of the road for me.
3.0

Characterization: Better than average. The characters were reasonably close to canon, and for the most part, not annoying and fairly interesting.
3.5

Originality: It's a rehash, but a decent one. Some good twists, and okay follow through.
3.0

Entertainment: It's long, but it should keep your interest. The whole "this is how it should be" may grate some the wrong way.
3.0

Technical: Not so great, but reasonable considering the language issue.
1.5

Potential: Irrelevant, because it's Complete.
N/A

COULD I EVEN FINISH IT?
Yes

Chapter & Word Count/Review Ratio: 34 chapters, 209,789 words, 231 reviews or
7 reviews per chapter / 908 words per review => Fewer than I expected, really.

Rating (average): 3.0

Andro's Sliding Scale of Fanfic Reviews Says:


Or: It's worth your time to read, but it's not the second or first coming of Ruskbyte - maybe third coming.

-J

 

Read it.

Meh.

3.8 of 5

Thought it unremarkable and "meh", but I did read it.

 

Meh. I just can't read retard!Harry. I guess most of characters are in character and everything is fairly logical but I just had to force myself to read it.

2.5/5 rounded up to 3/5

 

Does anyone have a copy of this story? The link is dead.

 

.epub downloads:
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Redux (chapter 1-38 + Epilogue) by va32h - (Mega, Mediafire)

(Note: it seems the author at some point changed the title from Harry Potter and the Death Hallows Do Over! to Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Redux)