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Summary: greatest novel ever written
Review: There have been many fantastic novels in the history of litereature and I have read most of them---Ulysses being the one that comes closest to comparing with LOTR. Part 3 stands out the most because all of the sub-plots are brought full circle and ended in a way that really defies description. Every major character is now a prototype often copied by contemporary writers. In every aspect of the work: style, diction, etc., Tolkien shines masterfully. Not even Chaucer or Shakespeare come close to matching his storytelling. Robert Jordan is a terrific writer in his own right, but "Tolkien" is written over every one of his thousands of pages of WHEEL OF TIME. He is simply a "literary Puff Daddy". Fantasy writing post-LOTR is for all practical purposes plagiaristic.
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Summary: tolkien is a genious
Review: you really cant put this book into words. im just gonna say that its my first love (as in books). it was the first great book ive read. but now i wish i hadnt read it first because now all other books seem dull. if you dont believe me. look at the reviews below this one.
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Summary: A Fantastic ending to the best story ever told
Review: The whole Lord of the Rings trilogy is truly amazing, but the Return of the King is the best by far I think. I could write a lot more, but I would ruin the story, but trust me when I say, you won't regret reading it.
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Summary: The best book I have ever read.
Review: The greatness of Tolkien's work is that he seems to be describing a world that has always existed. When you read his work you feel like you are visting a land has has existed for many years and will continue to exist long after you have left. Truly a master storyteller.
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Summary: What a climax!
Review: 'The Return of the King' brings the epic 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy to a close, ending one of the greatest fantasy tales of all time. Climatic battles, heroic struggles, valiant heroes, thrilling chases, and a bittersweet, sad finale all make 'The Return of the King' a marvelous closer to a marvelous series.
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Summary: Only 5 stars!!!!! It's the best book I've read!!!!
Review: Well, where do I start? It answers alot of questions I had form reading the Simirilian,and added some more. And BIG battles, when I say big, I mean BIG (well for those times :)). If you ever read a book, make it The Lord of the Rings!!!!
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Summary: it needs 6 stars :)
Review: damn, and thats all u can say, damn this is a good boo
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Summary: The Epitome of Fantasy and Adventure Concludes.
Review: This third and final entry in the Lord of the Rings series sees the crashing together of massive forces as the hordes of Mordor come together against the forces of good on the battlefield. All the while the Fellowship of the Ring completes its journey into Mordor and all the forces in the universe seem to come to a head as the final ordeal climaxes. Powerful stuff.
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Summary: 5 stars is not enough for this book.
Review: I love all of the Lord of the Rings books, but I feel this is the best.It really offers closing to the series.Though Tolkien could have cleared up a few things, I feel this book is really worth reading (though you must read the others in the series first).
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Summary: I live, breathe, sleep Lord of the Rings - Summer of '86
Review: The first time i read all four books (The Hobbit, The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, The Return of the King) I could not put it down. An unexpected gift, it became pure magic for me. There were moments when I became so affected -- scared, and then triumphant. I was living the adventure of Frodo and the whole fellowship. It made the summer of '86 a coming-of-age moment for me, something unforgettable. The knowledge of the book was something i could hug to myself, a deep dark secret, a source of pleasure when the summer finally ended and I had to start junior high school.When I was older and read it again, I was more critical. I didn't know why. I didn't want to be. But suddenly, Tolkien's words seemed too heavy to me, too ponderous. The metaphors were clearer, though. Still, it made me wish I never grew up.
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