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Summary: I did not like it (But its not a terrible book)
Review: Im a nerd...and Ive heard this is the nerd bible...so I thought what they hey lets buy the trilogy...I read the hobbit (Not really liking it but slaving through it anyway) and then on to the lord of the rings trilogy...I sat down...opened the book...a can of soda...and began...the first 100 pages were magnificent...some of the most stunning twists I could ever have expected...I didnt really like the singing and poetry...I thought they detracted from the fine storytelling and were rather childish their writing (I did really like the poem of the ring however its haunting) And then the house of Tom Bombadil got me...it was awful...It was useless and could have been left out...I didnt need all that singing...and that is where I put the book down...and months later I tried again...this time I was sucked into the book...I slaved through the poems and songs with a loathing...read each word of the house of tom bombadil (Sweet merciful mcgillicudy that was awful) and things looked up...the book began to get great...and then it fell...characters had no depth, just a name and a rolling history that detracted from characters that could have been well rounded and incredible, so with twenty pages left I put the book away and cracked open what i consider the finest storytelling (Dark Tower books by stephen King, Check them out sometime) Now Im reading it again, once more enthralled by the brilliant set up, and this time I hope that I will learn to love Tolkien
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Summary: Start of a wonderful tale
Review: Don't let anybody tell you differently - The Lord of the Rings is one of the greatest works of caring that modern fantasy writers cannot match.Those readers with short attention spans are not fiction in the 20th century, fantasy or not. It is rich and beautiful, crafted with a skill and likely to enjoy the amazing depth with which Tolkien shapes his world, nor are they likely to be able to tolerate a book that does not rely solely on battles to advance the plot. Those who adore epic adventure, huge stories, rich histories, and interesting places to vistit will *love* this book. 'The Fellowship of the Ring' starts things off wonderfully, telling the tale of the ring, and giving the reader a feeling of how vast and evil the story behind the ring is. Frodo and his companion must endure a series of adventures and encounters, trying to make their way out of the Shire. The first half of the book is very much reminicent of The Hobbit, and picks up with the same spirit. The second half of the novel gathers together the party who will make the journey that is the center of the series, and features one of the most famous and beloved parts of the series - Moria. Fantastic! Recomended for all readers, young and old. The only ones likely to dislike this are readers spoiled by the cookie cutter style of todays modern fantasy writers.
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Summary: The one that defined the Genre
Review: What is power, what is corruption, who is good,who is evil, who is strong , who is weak. Who is you're hero, what makes the hero great. This is the grandaddy of all modern fantasy fiction. If you have read any of this genre and were put off, remember..all others are pale shadows...shadows of shadows of this truely remarkable and living book. It has it all, love, war, magic, sorrow, pain and truth. It has such a depth of story telling that even on the second or third read through, you will find more significance than the last. And the poetry, just read it aloud, read the songs. Many fantasy writers (and straight fiction writers as well) have tried the pen of the poet in thier prose, and failed, Tolkien did not .Tolkien wrote something subtle and beautiful in these books. If you think it is just another hack-and-slash, magic and mayhem pulp novel, then I Dare you to read them. And I truly envy those who have yet to read them, because, they get to read it for the first time, and oh, the wonder you will find.
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Summary: Read these books,they are really good!!!!!!!!!!!!
Review: For those people who havn't read any of the Tolkien books I would advise you to becase they are all really good. They are full of fantasy,action,war,and magic.
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Summary: Read these books because they are really good!!!!!!!!!!!!
Review: I have read "The Hobbit",and "The Lord of The Rings" and I thought that they were all really good and for those people that have not read them I would suggest them to read them because they are really entertaining.
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Summary: A great book!
Review: "The Fellowship of the Ring" is one of the best books I have ever read! Taking place in the Third Age of Middle-earth, Gandalf the Grey, a wizard, discovers the evil power that Frodo the Hobbit's ring has. He advises Frodo to set out to destroy the Ruling Ring. So Frodo and three of his friends travel to Rivendell. From there they have to go to cool places like Caradhras, the Mines of Moria, Lothlorien, and, finally, the great river of Anduin. Also, READ THE SONGS! They have great historical importance!
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Summary: READ THEM OR SUFFER!
Review: 'The lord of the rings'; three books, one world, lots of characters, magic and violence, death, evil and darkness. All ingredients put together makes the BEST books EVER WRITTEN! Read them....
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Summary: Finest piece of liturature of our time.
Review: I was recently moving a I found a box containing my original books in paperback published in 1968. Finding these books was like visiting with old friends and it's been pure pleasure to read these old tattered books. The pages have yellowed with age but somehow it seems very appropriate. The story is so well crafted that it has become timeless. I can only imagine what a movie version would be like if Lucas' Industrial Light & Magic created the special effects. Unfortunately, given the time constraints and production costs of film, I don't think even a series of films could do justice to the books. No one would be completely happy with any adaptation. If anyone is considering reading this book for the first time, I highly recommend a comfortable place with good light and plently of patience. Your investment in time will truly be rewarded.
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Summary: >>>>
Review: It was fairly good. Very well written although I feel many parts should have been left out. Slightly suspenceful, but not as good at The Hobbit. It lacks a good hook for the reader and adventure. Lets just say the book has been done before in style and story line.
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Summary: Amazing plot, exceptional story
Review: Compared to the rest of the Tolkien novels, this book might be Tolkien's weakest, but it has it's innocent appeal. Much like the first part to any trilogy, this book sets up what is to come, while following the structure of a complete book. Impressive stylistically, stunning in plot this book starts off slow, but that does not affect the final product.
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