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Summary: big fan
Review: It would be incorrect to simply place this novel in the category of fantasy/action. Here, Tolkien attempts to create the first, truly English piece of mythology, and he succeeds brilliantly with unmatchable skills in world-building. Many find the first 100-200 pages slow and tedious, yet these pages testify to Tolkien's relentless imagination and the wholeness of his world. This is a piece of true literature, and should not be read with impatience and sloppiness.
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Summary: PLEASE PEOPLE JUST WATCH THE MOVIE!
Review: BECAUSE of the genius of Peter Jackson I set out to read this book of Jrr Tolkin's. BECAUSE of the brillience of Peter Jackson I waded through one hundred pages of this book. But all too no avale: fact is, Tolkin wasn't that much of a genius as Peter Jackon is.Sadly i must conclude this because this book was so porely written. It is tedius to read all the details of Hobits lives and all the poems are bad to. I thought it would be like the movies but Mr. Tolkin writes with no emotions, he's all about the detail but please Mr. Tolkin realise that details arent the story and they arent the characters you have to pay attention to those things to or people cant be interested in your characters, 'kay? No offense but you shoud be very glad that Peter Jackson has taken this story and made it so anyone in the world can love it. I don't know if your writing sequals to the Lord of the Rings series with Sam's kids or anything or not but if you do you should look up Peter Jackson and ask him about his characters and story skills because he *understands* these things. just a helpful suggestian, 'kay? But if you MUST read this skip the opening pages and maps and start with the first chapters which are better than the stuff that comes before it but dont say you weren't warned. Tolkin impresses us with his educatian but not with his characters or story skills, sorry but its true so thats all.
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Summary: Hobbits with a mission
Review: I decided to read this book because it is a classic and everyone has read it. I thought it was pretty boring but you might love it.
These young hobbits are going on a journey and it won't be easy. When Frodo Baggins inherits a small gold ring , he has no idea what troubles it will bring him Gandalf the wizard does though, and warns Frodo that he must set off at once to get the ring far away to Rivendell where it will be safe. At Elrond's house he learns that is a very dangerous ring and must be destroyed. The fellowship is formed and the set out to escape evil and destroy the ring.
I didn't really like this book much. It was really boring and slow moving. Watching the movie partly ruined it for me because the movie was so action packed. I highly advise you to read this after watching the movie so that you can read it with an open mind. Parts of it were okay, but near the end I got so sick of it. I skipped the last chapter and read the last page.
I think that middle school guys will like this book the best. The girls might like it to but not as much. All the good characters are boys and there is a lot of stuff that guys might like better.
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Summary: The Power of the Ring
Review: The Fellowship of the Rings is about a hobbit named Frodo Baggins who is the ring bearer of a powerful ring. Many people are trying to kill him for the ring and he doesn't want it to get in the wrong hands. His goal is to throw it in the fire of Mount Doom. Would you destroy it or keep it? The people that are looking for him are called Orcs and Ringwraiths.
He has companions, their names are Sam, Legolas,Boromir,Arogorn and the dwarf.They have many adventures and swordfights. So,I'd recommend this book for people that like adventures and action.
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Summary: The beginning of the beginning
Review: A new wave of readers are devouring the Tolkien books, thanks to the arrival of the epic movie hits. And that is definitely a good thing, because this trilogy not only spurred the fantasy genre into a respectable position, but also provided the template for virtually every elf, dwarf, lost king, and medieval fantasy world since. It's also a darn good read. We open some sixty years after the events of "The Hobbit" -- Bilbo Baggins is older, not much wiser, substantially wealthier, and quite eccentric (one not-so-affectionate nickname is "Mad Baggins"). He has also adopted his bright young cousin Frodo, who was orphaned at a young age and had led a rather fractured life since then. On his 111th birthday, Bilbo suddenly vanishes, leaving behind all his possessions to Frodo -- including the golden ring that allows its wearer to become invisible. Seventeen years later, Gandalf the wizard shows up again on Frodo's doorstep, and informs the young hobbit that his ring is in fact the One Ring of the Dark Lord Sauron. It inevitably corrupts those who have it, and most of Sauron's power is invested in it. Trying to deflect danger from the Shire, Frodo leaves with his best friend Sam and his loyal cousins Merry and Pippin. But Frodo has only the slightest idea of the hideous and dangerous journey ahead of him, that will take him across Middle-Earth to the evil land of Mordor. Many fantasy cliches were spawned from this book (although they weren't cliches when Tolkien used them). Orcs, elves, dwarves, halflings, sprawling medieval kingdoms, dethroned kings, gray-bearded wizards and evil Dark Lords. But no one will feel that these are stale; on the contrary, they feel fresh and unused, because that is what they were. Tolkien also demonstrated his skill in keeping the "feel" of the different races separate; without being too obvious, he emphasized the subtle differences between Elves, Dwarves, hobbits and Men. There are faint but distinguishable differences in their speech patterns and thought processes. You could never get Frodo mixed up with Legolas. Narrative-wise, this book begins on much the same note as "The Hobbit": it's lighter and more cheerful. But darker undertones begin to crop up in the very first chapter, when Bilbo begins clutching at the Ring and speaking in a Gollum-like manner. The pace is pretty slow and gradual until the hobbits reach Bree, at which point it becomes darker, faster and harsher in tone and pace. The matter in it also becomes more mature, particularly in the chilling scenes after Frodo is stabbed by a Nazgul. One of the things that Tolkien did exceptionally well is atmosphere. With a minimum of words, he conveys the menace of the Black Riders, the beauty of the Elves, the decay of the ancient kingdom of Moria, the mystery of such characters as Aragorn. In some areas, he deliberately didn't elaborate on the such things as the Balrog, leaving the visualization up to the readers. Another strong point is a sense of epic proportions. Too often a fantasy writer TRIES to write an epic, at the expense of individual character development. Tolkien managed to balance both of them, by focusing on the individuals in the center of epic struggles. Frodo himself is the quintessential "little guy" hero, one of the last people whom you'd expect to be on a mission to save the world. He's prone to moods of either cheerfulness or sadness, a little immature and bored at the beginning, but incredibly brave and stout-hearted when the pressure is put on him. Self-sacrifice is his middle name. Unlike Luke Skywalker and Harry Potter, Frodo also has no astounding destiny or special powers to help him. He's simply an ordinary person, an everyman... or should I say "everyhobbit." We also have Gandalf, who is fleshed out from the pleasantly crabby wizard of "Hobbit" -- we see more of his hidden sides and powers here. Sam, though not yet fully into the selfless role he plays in books two and three, aptly demonstrates his loyalty and love for Frodo, as well as displaying his progression from a shy young hobbit to a bolder, more decisive person. Merry and Pippin aren't quite into their full roles either, but they are excellent: Merry is mature beyond his years, and Pippin is (and I say this with all affection) a goodhearted flake. Elf and Dwarf fans will find their enjoyment in Legolas and Gimli, who initially grate on each other, but show the beginnings of a loyal friendship. Tolkien wasn't the first fantasy writer, but he can rightly be described as the first noted fantasy writer, and he remains top of the heap today. A must-read -- and then go watch the movies again.
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Summary: An amazing novel
Review: The Fellowship of the Ring is one of the best novels I have read. Buying Tolkien's novels for people is a great gift because they read them over and over. I keep reading the series each year because it is that good. I also recommend reading this novel slowly, because the depth of his writing is amazing. If one reads slowly, and let Tolkien's words sink in, imagine what he describes, the reader will be taken to a magical place. Each time I read this novel, I notice something I didn't before, and it is always entertaining. I noticed this time that in the past, I read to quickly and did not allow myself to see the landscapes he paints. What happens. The book begins with a continuation of the Hobbit, and Bilbo's magic ring has been found to have a dark past. The Ring must be destroyed. But Bilbo passes the ring on before this is known, and the quest is thrust upon his heir, Frodo. Frodo leaves with his friends and meets elves and Tom Bombadil, before he reaches Rivendell. The movie leaves out some stuff. Once Frodo and the other hobbits make it to Rivendell they continue with five others. Their goal is to destroy the ring, but they must go to Mordor, and the road is long and tough. The novel ends with the fellowship being broken. Boromir's horn has not yet sounded.
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Summary: "The Fellowship of the Ring" should be read by all.
Review: I received J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" for Christmas and had them sitting around on my shelf for a long time; I wanted to read "The Hobbit" first. But I had a burning desire to read "The Lord of the Rings", and so I set "The Hobbit" down and read "The Lord of the Rings". I obviously started with the first of the trilogy: "The Fellowship of the Ring." "The Fellowship of the Ring" starts of in a small area of Middle-Earth called the Shire. We are introduced to our main character named Frodo Baggins, who is the nephew of Bilbo Baggins. During a visit to the Shire, Bilbo's longtime friend Gandalf the wizard discovers a mysterious ring in Bilbo's possession. So Gandalf leaves to do some research. He returns, after Bilbo has left the Shire, leaving the ring behind. Gandalf speaks to Frodo, telling him of the horrors that he discovered about the Ring. Many ages ago, one ring was forged in the fires of Mount Doom by the dark lord Sauron, and into the ring Sauron put all of his evil powers. The ring was made for only one purpose: to give the ring-bearer ultimate ruling power over all peoples of Middle-Earth. But in a battle at Sauron's fortress, Isildur, the son of the King of Middle-Earth, cut the ring from the hand of Sauron. So Sauron lost all of his power and vanished. But his spirit still existed, and it searched for the One Ring. The ring was lost but was found by Bilbo who brought it to the Shire. After telling the story, Gandalf tells Frodo to go south to the Elven village of Rivendell and seek the advice of Elrond, Rivendell's ruler, so Frodo journeys south with his friends Sam, Pippin and Merry.
At Rivendell, they learn that the Ring cannot be destroyed in any way other than being thrown into the fires of Mount Doom where it was first forged. Only then will Sauron lose all of his power and diminish. Elrond advises everyone that the ring must go south to Mordor, the lands where Mount Doom and Sauron's fortress reside. Knowing what must be done, Frodo, having taken the task of ring-bearer, journeys south with a fellowship organized by Elrond. The fellowship includes: Sam, Pippin, Merry, Gandalf, Aragorn, Boromir, Gimli the Dwarf, and Legolas the Elf. So that was the premise of "The Lord of the Rings", set up in the first of the trilogy, "The Fellowship of the Ring. While reading the book, I could tell that the story was a great story and it is. What makes the story so great is that as the Fellowship gets nearer to Mordor, the harder their journey becomes, and no matter what they face, they have to get to Mordor and destroy the Ring. What also help the story are the places that we visit. Places like the Shire and Rivendell are described as beautiful places. It is through these descriptions that we can see a part of what is at stake here if the One Ring should return to Sauron, and Sauron claim ruler ship over Middle-Earth. What I really liked, apart from the story, was Tolkien's writing style. He would always describe everything in many details, making it easy for the reader to visualize what is going on, therefore enhancing the story. The descriptions really help not hinder the book. For this review, I decided that a description of the plot would be more important than talking about literary mechanics that made the book something enjoyable for me to read. I would recommend this book to everyone, but if you don't like the plot then don't read the book, because the plot is what "The Lord Of The Rings" is all about. It is a masterpiece, and I am looking forward to reading "The Two Towers", the second book in the trilogy.
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Summary: Join The Fellowship
Review: I read Lord Of The Rings The Fellowship Of The Ring. The book was written by J.R.R. Tolkien. This is the first book of the trilogy.
The book is about Frodo inheriting a magic ring from old Bilbo Baggins. Frodo left his home in the Shire with three other Hobbits Sam, Merry, and Pippin. They go to an inn and meet Strider who helps them on their quest. They go to Rivendell to seek the council of Elrond. After they get there, the four hobbits and Strider get some help. The new company is made of Strider, Sam, Frodo, Merry, Pippin, Gandolf the Grey, Legolas, Borimier, and Gimli. Now they must go to Mount DOOM!
This book would be best for anyone who likes swordplay and gore. You should read the Hobbit first. It will give you a good background of the Trilogy. The book gives you a lot more detail but you can't get a good picture in your head. The movie of course gives you an extreme picture but lack's some good detail, but no character background. I liked them both the same.
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Summary: Great Book
Review: This book was an incredible book. I couldn't believe how much I was in the adventure, and how much I felt for the characters. J.R.R. Tolkien does a tremendous job of attracting readers of all ages. This book, along with the others, are loaded, from cover to cover, with adventure. It seems that as soon as the fellowship gets out of trouble, there's another group of orks, wizards, or any of these creatures that are described in great detail. This is one of only a couple of books that I actually felt and cared for what would happen to Frodo, Aragon, and the rest of the fellowship og the ring.
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Summary: Aweful beyond all human conception...
Review: This series is horrible beyond all conception. Tolkien overbloats EVERYTHING to the point where it's absolutely ridiculous, and I loose tract of the plot amidst unimportant details. Quite frankly my only thought is I DON'T CARE WHO EVERYONE'S FATHER IS, IF YOU WANT ME TO KNOW THEN WRITE A PREQUEL, JUST TELL THE STORY IT IDIOTIC BRIT! I don't know how someone who wrote something as good as "The Hobbit" could produce this junk. I think what happened was he had a bunch of notes left over, and wanted to cash in by writing a sequel, so he threw all the details he had onto a shallow plot, but sense it was to complicated to be called "dumbed-down" like most money-making sequels noone could attack it. And it was so complicated people have been trying to convince others for decades that they're intellegent because they can understand this book, but since noone understands it, noone can test them to see if they really do or not. Anyway, if you want a complicated plot you can understand, read "Dune" by Frank Herbert.
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