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Summary: Amazing!
Review: There is something about the way J.R.R. Tolkien writes that is absolutely mesmerizing. I firmly believe that he could write a five hundred page book that merely describes an old cardboard box and somehow make it captivating. Luckily he has more imagination than that. I only wish that I could have even a third of his creative power! Tolkien has created an entire world from top to bottom -- every detail of its history and every detail of its layout has been carefully considered. It's hard to believe that Middle-earth exists solely in the mind. Anyway, after reading The Hobbit I did have doubts that Tolkien could keep the good things rolling, and certainly nothing could compare to the Hobbit! Well, I'm proud to admit that I was horribly wrong. It is too difficult for me to say which I liked more, and I'm almost positive that that problem will continue once I've finished the Two Towers. I was upset at first when I found out from the description on the back cover that Bilbo, the lovable hero from the Hobbit, would not be featured -- and that instead the trilogy would focus on his nephew Frodo's quest to destroy the ring that Bilbo discovered in his adventure. Again my worries were put to rest -- Frodo just might even make a better protagonist than his uncle. Every bit of this story is remarkable. From the characters to the scenery to the plot itself, Tolkien has created an unparalleled work of genius. It is hard to imagine anyone comparing to his level of storytelling. I haven't even gotten halfway through it and already I feel that I can say with authority that the Lord of the Rings Trilogy is one of the all-time greats (if not number one itself).
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Summary: J.R.Tolkein's "The Fellowship Of The Rings"
Review: The first part of J.R.Tolkein's "The Fellowship of the Rings," is the first part of the series of, "The Lord Of The Rings." This novel, if you will, was both interesting but confusing. If you enjoy adventure and danger in a imaginative mind then you would definetly enjoy this book. I only rated it as three stars because it began, for me, a little slow and then it picked up. Once it picked up I found myself more tempeted to keep reading deep into the hours of the night. Then it would go back to being slow. After I got finished with the book I was happy I read it. I would often times put myself in the place of one of the characters. I agree with an aquentence of mine who says, "It's beleivable." I think the most interesting character is Sam, Frodo accomplis. I enjoyed the book, but I am not sure if I would want to read the rest of the series.
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Summary: one to be thoroughly digested
Review: How does that adage go: "Some books are to be tasted, others nibbled upon, others devoured whole"? I am used to reading "pop" fiction that can be ravaged in a day or two. Reading this book, however, gave me a new experience altogether - taking my time to see each image in my head and ponder each happening. It's a "nibbling" book, if you will.Tolkien has painted an incredibly detailed world in Middle Earth. After reading the 40-page forward, you can really appreciate how much thought he actually put into this. I found the forward a bit tedious, but it refreshed my memory on the Hobbit (read years ago) and gave me a good backdrop of the story. The characters are fantastic, and although a few of the secondary characters are little-mentioned, the main characters (Frodo, Sam, Pippen, Merry, Gandalf, Aragorn, et. al.) are rendered in great detail so that you soon begin to like them all very much for their feats (and their faults). Every adventure, every turn in Frodo's great quest to return a dark and mysterious ring, is so fascinating that I could only read about 30 pages at a time before closing the book, closing my eyes, and pondering and recreating what I had just read in my mind. I think that anyone willing to take the time and not rush through this one will really enjoy it. Happy trails!
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Summary: Argueably a 5 star book
Review: As so many cynnical people deftly point out, most of this book is "just people walking around doing stuff." However can't anything be reduced to utter simplicity? Like Frank Herbert's Dune was just "a bunch of people in the desert doing stuff." Please, we're not infants here. So, with that cleared up this book perfectly sets up the stage for the next two. Please consider that the trilogy is written continuosly, and is in excess of one thousand pages. Therefore, for you to know what they are talking about, they will have to put you through a little boredom. This is a good introduction to the final two in the trilogy.
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Summary: Tolien, Tolkien...who is Tolkien?
Review: hallo dilligent readers, I am a girl from a Eastern Europe, Latvia, and not quite aware of what Tolkien is. I mean, I have read Hobbit, that's the only of his books that has been translated in my language, but English books are unfortunately hardly available here. I could, of course, have them through Internet but there's a problem that my student's scholarship does not quite coincide with the normal Western prices. ( If somebody's interested, the scholarship for excellent marks is around 15 dollars a month - is it not ridiculous?). That's why I am writing this review hoping to find a friendly readerly heart. Is there anybody out there who has has got a spare copy of Tolkien' s works that he/she could share? It can be old and suffered, of course. I only want to read The Lord of the Rings desperately. If there's a kind soul that thinks of a possibility to help me, my email address is brr81@hotmail.com I would really be most thankful, indeed, for any kind of interest in my plea. Excuse for my poor English. Getting ready to become a fan, yours Barbala
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Summary: About The Fellowship of the Ring..........
Review: With great action and suspense I believe this is one of the best books i've read so far. The plot to this part is woven intricately like a web, that all comes together. Its exciting how Frodo, the relative of Bilbo who got the evil ring in "The Hobbit", has to run away from all the henchmen of Sauron, the evil being searching for the ring to become the ruler of the world again. Along his way Frodo meets many characters with different personalities. After travelling near to Sauron's country, Mordor, Frodo finds out that one of his trusted companions wants to take the ring and rule for himself. He is faced with tons of enemies and then finds that one of his own friends is one of them. He uses the ring, which makes him invisible, and escapes. But he is still faced with the dreaded mission into Mordor. This is where the second part, "Two Towers", starts. (Im reading this right now)
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Summary: One Ring to bring them all...and in the darkness bind them
Review: In this sequel to The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, Bilbo Baggins's favorite nephew Frodo inherits his uncle's magic ring when Bilbo leaves to go off on his last adventure. Years later, Bilbo and Frodo's friend Gandalf, a powerful and wise wizard, comes along to tell him the tragic, horrifying story of the ring. He tells Frodo that many ages ago, the Dark Lord Sauron forged the One Ringto rule over 19 other magic rings used for good that were still in existence. The ring has slipped from hand to hand throughout the years before it came to Gollum, who Bilbo took it from. Sauron had recently started madly searching for his ring so that he could use it to rule all of Middle-Earth. Gandalf tells Frodo that he and his friends must set out and take the ring to Mount Doom, the volcano in which it was created, and throw it in to unmake it for good. I would strongly recommend The Fellowship of the Ring to anyone willing to take the time to read it and has previously read The Hobbit. It does get dull in some places, but soon speeds up. The story is enthralling and thouroughly enjoyable. Tolkien has a wonderful way of using the English language to pull the reader in. You should definately at least give this book a try.
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Summary: The One To Rule the Others
Review: The Fellowship of the Ring is the first part of a novel which some have called the Greatest Novel of the 20th Century. Personally I have never liked such titles, but I will say this is an amazing work. J.R.R. Tolkien's imagination is matched only by that of Frank Herbert, in my humble opinion. The novel starts off innocently enough with the departure of Bilbo Baggins, the hobbit who was the hero in The Hobbit. Soon, however, we learn that one of the items his nephew Frodo inherited is not as it seems. It's belongs to Sauron, the Dark Lord who, for ages, as tormented Middle Earth. Thus begins a journey of epic proportions. Tolkien developed full-fledged languages for the various races which inhabit Middle-Earth, inlcuding the Elves, Dwarves and others. He also developed a history for all the peoples which gives the story added depth, a depth unparalleled in fantasy novels which attempt to recreate the magic of this work. Authors such as Robert Jordan would do well to re-read this novel and learn the fact that sometimes brevity is best. Tolkien has the ability to give the reader enough information to make the story interesting while not loading him/her down with useless details. The reader will, by the end of the novel feel as if he/she has read a history of a world gone by, a place which truly exists. You will find yourself wanting to visit the Shire, to walk down the old road to Rivendell and visit the elves who dwell there. From the fields of Hollin to the darkness of Moria and the evil power dwelling in Barad-Dur, this novel is excellent. If you read only one novel this year, read The Lord Of The Rings.
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Summary: Tolkien's Fellowship is the Meaning of Life
Review: I finished reading this book a few weeks ago, and I have to say that the answer to the eternal question..."What is the meaning of life?" is this: To read J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings and Hobbit. It's just that good. I think that this book will live throughout the rest of time as the greatest work of fantasy/adventure ever written. It is the true meaning of the word masterpiece, and I shall read it again and again.
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Summary: An amazing adventure
Review: This book left me speechless! Tolkien not only used awe-inspiring discriptions and a glorious plotline, but made the magnifcant world of Middle-earth and all its inhabitants come to life. With the magic and mystery I think this is the epic trilogy of all time, never to be surpassed by anyone in the fantasy genre! A true masterpiece, without a doubt!
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