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Summary: A Timeless Classic
Review: In December, 2001 the live-action movie, Fellowship of the Ring is scheduled to appear in theatres everywhere. Don't wait until then to find out why this movie will predictably out-do all the Star Wars movies, Titanic, ID4, or any other movie made to date. The movie, even with modern movie-making technology, could not possibly hope to live up to this book. The Fellowship of the Ring was meant for adults, and is not for children. It has a marvelous plot, wondrous detail, and believable, realistic characters, some you will love, and some you will love to hate. Read this book!
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Summary: The Enchanted world of Middle-Earth
Review: This is by far one of the best books I have ever read. It is a wonderful introduction to The Lord of the Rings series, the story of The War of the Ring or if you're new to Tolkien's Middle-Earth books. This book has so much detail in the abventures that it's hard to put it down. If you really like it (like I did) then it won't take too long to read. It is sometimes slow but always picks up for a new exciting part. To fully understand some of what is said near the beginning of the book, you might want to read The Hobbit.
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Summary: Not bad at all.
Review: Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy is one of the best in Fantasy. True, there are a few problems with the plot, and a few indiscrepencies along the way, but it is only with repeated readings that we spot those. You will spot some problems, however, because this is a group of books that will keep you coming back for more. While the Hobbit may not be the best book in town, these may very well be. If you are a fan of fantasy as a whole, than this is a definite must have. Even if you are not, then you should certainly consider this book.
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Summary: Wonderful Book
Review: Tolkien continues to amaze me with his fluent sense of plot! There is not one dull moment in the tale, and I must say, it has left a great mark upon my literature experience. It is a wonderful beginning to the trilogy, and I recommend it to all.
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Summary: THIS IS NOT A REVIEW!
Review: I cant say anything to praise this trilogy that hasnt already been said. im writing to say that all the people who have slated it in earlier reviews, i feel very sorry for you that you have absolutly no imagination or creativity.My heart bleeds for you. Had i not read these 3 books i fear i would die a thirsty man!
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Summary: Forget Harry Potter
Review: What can I say that hasn't been said in the many, many other reviews? This book is absolutely fabulous. It's full of all the stuff a terriffic novel needs. The characters are complex and intriguing, the plot is fascinating and draws you in so you can hardly put it down. The history given for the world in which the books take place is so extremely detailed and believable, you start to wonder if Middle Earth exsists. Which brings me to another point- the setting is absolutely wonderful, I'd give anything to go to Middle Earth and explore. Sure, it slows down in some spots (the infamous Council of Elrond chapter... ^_-), but for a story to work the plot must slow down in some parts for the author to explain things and put further events in the proper context. BTW, even if you haven't read The Hobbit, I think you'll follow this book along just fine. Bilbo's account (There and Back Again) is told in summary in the prologue. After you read this book, I think you'll want to get one of those "Not all who wander are lost" bumper stickers for your car, too! ^_^
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Summary: ABSOLUTELY GREAT
Review: I thought this book was great! I loved the characters. You can picture what they are doing and where they are, all through out the book. From the moment I picked the book up, I could not put it back down. I read way into the morning hours. I couldn't wait to see what was to come next. The journeys seem absolutely lifelike. I can't wait to get the next book in the series "The Two Towers". I know it will be just as appealing.
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Summary: One ring to rule them all....
Review: This is the first step in what is undoubtedly the greatest work of fantasy literature of the 20th century, if not of all time. Tolkien has created a world so compelling, and so 'real' that the reader cannot help but be pulled into Middle Earth. The characters are engaging, the story is riveting, and the locations - Good Lord - the locations are Wonderful. Places like Lothlorien, the Old Forest, Weathertop, and of course the Mines of Moria - the ancient, sprawling dwarven kingdom that inspired Gary Gygax to create the Dungeons & Dragons role playing game. If you are new to fantasy, if you don't usually go in for this kind of story, or if you are just looking for a great read, you owe it to yourself to pick this one up and find out what all the fuss is about. Let me put it this way -- there exist in the world dedicated Tolkien Scholars. How many Clancy or Koontz scholars do you think are out there?
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Summary: And so it began...
Review: The first of the greatest trilogy ever written! This book was incredible in that it kept my attention throughout the whole book; and that, my friend is not an easy task. No event in this series comes expected. It is impossible to put this book down once you get past the first chapter. I do very highly recommend reading The Hobbit first because the LOTR trilogy often refers to events which took place in that book. But all in all, this was the book which made me fall in love with JRR Tolkein and his works.
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Summary: my teacher made me write this review
Review: Really, so this reads like a book report. Those who hate that kind of thing should skip this or succumb to its lack of opinionism. The Lord of the Rings trilogy is J.R.R. Tolkien's sequel to his previous book, The Hobbit. It starts with Bilbo Baggins, the hero of The Hobbit, giving his nephew, Frodo Baggins, a ring that hasa the initial power to make you invisible, but has other strong powers that few are privelaged to know. Dark forces in the world are gathering, and Frodo's ring is their last key in their quest to take over the world. So Frodo, accompanied by a powerful wizard and several other companions, sets out in a quest to destroy the ring, which is too powerful to eliminate by conventional means. In his journey to the land of Modar, where he could destroy the ring, Frodo is pursued by many strange beings. Among them are three mysterious riders clad in black. With black steeds they tracked Frodo from the beginning of the book. They seem to have strange powers, like the ability to sniff out Frodo from a mile away. They are but a fraction of the diverse, strange characters that are scattered throughout this book. All the strange characters and the way the environments are described in such full detail bring Frodo's world to life. Whoever likes adventure books will surely be pleased by this book, which is one of the benchmarks of the genre.
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