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Summary: An Amazing book
Review: The Fellowship of the Ring is one of the best books I have ever read. In this book you will find a great cast of characters and learn learn a whole lot of new words. This book starts out really boring in the beginning but then it picks up and becomes such a great book that you will not be able to put it down. You might want to read the Hobbit before you read this book so u do not get lost at times in the story and characters. The story is about Frodo Bagginses(Bilbo's nephew)and three other hobbits Sam, Pippin, and Merry. Throughout the story a wizard named Gandalf will accompany Frodo and his companions. As you go farther through the story there will be new characters and it will get much more exciting. Once you finish this amazing book you will definitely want to finish the rest of the Lord of the Rings book series by J.R.R. Tolkien.
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Summary: One of the greatest epics, but not for everyone
Review: Over the years, I have joyfully delved again and again into Tolkien's fantastic world of Middle-earth. If you aren't careful, the lush descriptions and rich lore will enchant you into thinking this world is real. I sometimes have to pinch myself, remembering that Middle-earth is, after all, a world of imagination only. But what imagination! Still, I cannot recommend it unconditionally. The age-old criticism of this novel is that its conflict of good versus diabolical evil is too simplistic. Even if this is true, is this a flaw? Rather, it might be the most tragic aspect of Tolkien's tale - wouldn't we all rather live in an easy world of black and white distinctions, instead of our own unhappy, difficult and ambiguously gray world? That is why Middle-earth is so easy for people to love. Other notable criticisms are that Tolkien included no substantial female characters, and that dark-skinned characters are always on the side of evil. Truly, these are unfortunate anachronisms that mar an otherwise gorgeous story. Still, if you are able to willingly suspend your disbelief, you might find yourself enthralled by this epic masterpiece.
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Summary: The Elves are the coolest!
Review: The Fellowship of the Ring leaves of where The Hobbit ends. This book is where the real adventure really starts. This book is magic. I can't describe in words how much I love the Elves, the forest of Lothlorien, and especially Galadriel. You feel refreshed by just reading the descriptions! Tolkien is awesome!
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Summary: Fellowship: A Great Start To A Great Series
Review: J.R.R. Tolkien's phenomenol trilogy starts with the Fellowship Of The Ring, the story that takes you into a world of elves, dwarves, men, and hobbits. Tolkien's writing painted the story in my imagination like de Vinci painted Mona Lisa. The first part of the War of the Ring takes you around Middle Earth with an unforgetable cast of characters. i will be honest, if your not in the mood it may start off a little slow, but it quickly turns into the page-turner epic classic tht makes it world famous today. I recommend it to any book lover, and especially those who love fantasies.
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Summary: Self-indulgent fruitiness
Review: The plot is some sort of Reluctant Everyman Hero Vs. The Easily Recognizable and Conveniently Centralized Ultimate Evil. The author really could have done better here. And what is with all this "Tom Bombadillo-Hey!" stuff? Man, that is fruity! The author has a good command of the English language and all, but the use he puts it to is disappointing.This was written a while ago, and it hasn't aged well.
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Summary: The Best Book I Have Ever Read
Review: Along with it's other parts, The Two Towers and The Return of the King, The Fellowship of the Rings makes up the greatest trilogy of books ever written. Tolkien has a style which gives life to his characters in such a way that the book feels less like fantasy and more like historical fiction. His descriptions are vivid and his setting is epic - both of which create an increbible book which I have read many times in my life. The Fellowship of the Ring is, of course, where anyone new to the books should begin. It lays out the quest and cast of characters for the entire trilogy as well as providing a daring "chase" story. I doubt that anyone who picks up this book will find it less than entertaining, and for a great many I am sure it will become a well-read favorite!
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Summary: A fantasy genius is at the peak with this masterpiece.
Review: This is the best work of J.R.R. Tolkien (the series, not this book. I mean it's the best because it's in the series, okay?) It is an extraordinary masterpiece, the best in the fantasy genre. Its intertwining tale and lovable characters make this "the most extraordinary tale ever told"!
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Summary: The Most Boring Fantasy Book I Have Ever Read
Review: I personally do not understand why everybody rate this book so highly. After reading the numerous excellent reviews for this book, I grabbed I copy of it and started reading it. I couldn't finish reading it halfway through. It was just too boring! All Frondo and co. did was to run away from Dark Riders, travel through bogs and marshes, sing songs and rhymes, look for Grandaf, etc. Boring...zzz. Hell, the only time when they actually fought with the forces of evil was when they were caught by some underground monster! Blah! I have better things to do that keep on falling asleep with this book. Do not buy or read it or you'll regret it!
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Summary: The way "Rings" was meant to be experienced.
Review: This is the way The Lord of the Rings was meant to be experienced. At it's heart the Rings Trilogy is Epic, and as such lends itself beautifuly to the spoken word. Inglis (the reader) is a master of all of the key aspects of this form. His voices of characters are fantastic and the music he composed for all of the songs presented are enchanting. I can't recomend these tapes enough. The experience is well worth your time.
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Summary: filled with poetry, legends, and wonder...
Review: I first read "The Lord of the Rings" in Science class when I was twelve years old. Perhaps this explains why I do not like science (or its evil twin sister...math) and why I have never stopped reading. Recently, I have started rereading the trilogy. It is amazing how much seems new to me after all these years. The beginning of the trilogy, "The Fellowship of the Rings," is an enticing feast to begin with. It picks up years after the ending of Tolkien's "The Hobbit." The story begins with the coming again of Gandalf to, and the departure of Bilbo from the Shire. It then moves forward into telling about Bilbo's nephew Frodo and the magic ring Bilbo leaves him. As events are set in motion, Frodo flees his peaceful home in the Shire. He and a fellowship of others are commissioned with destroying the magical ring...which they are informed is the most powerful tool of evil ever created...the One Ring. The great problem they face is trying to figure out how they will march straight into the heart of the enemy's power to the only place it can be destroyed. I am amazed at the eloquent power of Tolkien's writing. As a child, I was only concerned by the action of the plot (and there is plenty of action and suspense here). Now that I am a little bit older, I am blown away by the depth of these books. Tolkien's creation--the world of Middle Earth is a masterpiece. These stories are filled with poetry and legends from the past ages of middle earth. This depth makes the tale of the Ring breathe with life and wonder. The characters are even more fascinating than the journeys they go on. Sam, Gandalf, and Aragorn are my favorites so far; although I really like the developing friendship between Gimli and Legolas. I can't wait to read the rest of the stories. I highly recommend "The Fellowship of the Ring."
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