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Summary: The Collection that we have all been waiting for
Review: Finally The Lord Of The Rings has been combined into one book. This is the best version you could buy other than the origional copies if you can find them. In this book you get The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King. The only downfall of this book is that it doesn't include The Hobbit. Another great thing about this book is it combines every appendix and makes it easy to understand. At the beginning of the book it describes what went on in The Hobbit for those who did not read the book. Buy this book before seeing the movie.
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Summary: If it was an option I'd rate this book 100 stars!
Review: This is the best book I've ever read! The storyline is complex but not impossible. The characters separate little stories are extremely thought out. There's a tale of good against evil, temptation, fear, regret, love, and the heroism of the nine walkers. I could probably write about it all day but I'm sure anyone would get tired of the incessant rambling. All I'm really trying to say is this is a must read!
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Summary: Middle-Earth: a compelling world
Review: Probably the trilogy that started the fantasy- adventure genre, I have been meaning to read the first of the trilogy for a long time (I attempted a first reading when I was very young, but soon got bored of it). The second time through, I enjoyed it much more. At its heart, FotR is a simple tale between good and evil, with a microcosm of the world and its varied people exemplified by the denizens of Tolkein's Middle-Earth. There are the Hobits, the Elves, the Dwarves, the Orcs, the Wizards, the Humans, and whatever race Strider belongs to. The story starts in the Shire, where Biblo Baggins (a Hobit) is staging his disappearence on his (elevnty-first) 111st birthday. He leaves as a heirloom a ring to his cousin (Frodo). This is no ordinary ring, however; it is imbubed with power to control the mind of the wearer and even to make him (all of the bearers were male) invisible! Problem is that Sauron, the dark lord is looking desperately for this ring, through a team of his dreaded henchmen, the Ringwraiths. The job of Frodo is to enter Mordor, the dark land, and destroy the ring. The 'Fellowship' in the title refers to the band of (for the lack of a better term) people who leave their peaceful existence behind and start journey which will terminate in Mordor (by book 3). The book is verbose and apt to burst into a poem every now and then; the descriptions of places and denizens of Middle-Earth are very detailed. Tolkien has weaved a compelling fantasy world.
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Summary: Epic, the first and the best
Review: I read The Lord of the Rings at the urging of my husband, who loves the series, because he couldn't conceive of anyone having lived to adulthood and not having read the series. Well, he was right. It is an amazing trilogy, not to be missed. The epic story of wizards, drwarves, elves, hobbits, orcs, and ents (my favorite) draws the reader into a world of the author's making.It is a far too large and complex tale to be described here. In truth, it is so large it would probably take a reader several readings to fully devour it all. I will say that, like most fantasy novels (because indeed this one began it all), The Lord of the Rings contains battles, magic, death, undeath, huge insects, and the ultimate battle of good and evil. Unlike most fantasy novels, The Lord of the Rings features superb writing and a truly moral story. The only two 'problems' that I had in reading this book were:
1.I am not, normally, a fan of fantasy writing. Trying to read all three of the books straight through was a bit much for me. I would recommend those not normally fantasy fans to read one book at a time, taking a break in between with something else. 2.I have the hardback edition of all three books in one volume. It was a bit of a horse to hold onto, especially if you tend to carry books around or read in bed lying down. I recommend getting the volumes individually. See, tiny problems having nothing to do with the story. Certainly, to be able to claim being well read, a person should read this book at least once.
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Summary: There is Nothing Quite Like It
Review: This work is far more than a fantasy novel, it is the creation of a virtual world, very much like ours, yet peopled with strange races and heroic quests. Tolkien's universe is very real; this is beacuase he has gone to tremendous lengths to write its history, complete with its creation myths, lost civilizations, and folklore. I read this work many times when I was young, and the lessons it taught me about honor, friendship, right and wrong, courage, and life itself have stayed with me throughout my life. The story itself forms a bridge between Tolkien's children's story, the Hobbit, and his works of mythology (The Silmarillion). The story is about a heroic quest in which an unlikely hero, Frodo Baggins, a hobbit, is called upon to challenge the very Dark Lord himself, Sauron, in completing a quest to destroy a magical gold ring that would give Sauron domination of the world. Frodo is assisted by a cast of characters including the great wizard Gandalf, who undergoes a death an resurrection in the course of the quest; an outcast king named Aragorn who regains his kingdom; his faitful servant Sam; and other hobbits, elves, dwarves, and men who stand against the Dark Lord in challenges that take place both on a personal level and on the field of battle. It is a world of remarkable beauty, told by a master storyteller who also happened to be an Oxford professor of languages. This is no amateur tale, but a profound work of myth and literature.
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Summary: LOTR Book!
Review: I think that this book is one of the best that exists. I personally enjoy reading it everytime I have a chance of doing so. I've seen the motion picture and I enjoyed it but I still recommend the book to everyone since it has more details. To me this book is something that should go to generations after generations. It is very captivating and it's one of my favorite books. Well enjoy reading it if you have it.
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Summary: I don't think 5 Stars is enough!
Review: What can I say? This book is a adventurous, complex, and highly detailed and believable fantasy masterpiece! Tolkien has done so much to make his characters familiar, that I almost cried when Mithrandir, Cirdan, Elrond, and others went sailed of west (to Valinor). Frodo and Bilbo also sailed off, and so did Legolas and Gimli together, one of the greatest friendships in the book, and one of the best in all literature! This book was as joyous in its victory as it was bittersweet...the end was a roller coaster ride of emotions I have yet to experience--and I doubt will experience--again. You read the book and get lost for hours reading the flowing speech and breathtaking descriptions of Middle Earth...and I highly recommend you read the appendixes at the end of Return of the King. It gives you more background on the Second Age and Third Age, a run through of the events that took place in the book, and 120 years into the fourth age, where Elessar (Aragorn) died and Peregrin and Meriadoc died with him also, and Sam sailed out to sea... Other appendixes note about family trees, languages, and histories of the races. All in all, the Lord of the Rings was a thought-provoking fantasy book that will keep you occupied years after you first read it!
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Summary: The Greatest Fantasy-Fiction story ever written!!
Review: Don't let the hype turn you off! Let it turn you onto the greatest story you will ever know. I have read every edition, I have read some of them several times, and I insist that this is the greatest series ever written. The characters are deep, the story is deeper then you can imagine. i mean, I have read it many times and I still find things that I missed in previous readings. When you get to know the characters and read it a second time, it makes an even deeper impact on you. You have to read it! Even if you don't like fantasy books, you will love this. I read this book called Nighted Colours, man it is intense, too. Check it out!
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Summary: A must read for anyone who likes fantasy
Review: The Lord of the Rings has been capturing the imagination of people for over fifty years. The reason for this is simple...it's an excellent book series. It's an adventure like no other, filled with heroes battling orcs, goblins, trolls, and other monsters. Among my other favorites are Abacar the Wizard and the Dark Elf Trilogy. All three book series are excellent.
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Summary: Timeless Classic in Library Binding
Review: I am going to assume that most of the readers of this review are already familiar with the story of Frodo and his travels to the dark land of Mordor, and focus primarily on the merits of this particular volume. Designed to represent the "Red Book of Westmarch" written by Bilbo, and completed by his ward Frodo and Samwise. It is a gorgeous volume, with heavy embossed paper, the edges of which are covered in gold leaf. The red leather binding and cover might seem garish, and the volume is eye catching. The protective box fits perfectly on one's bookshelf, and one will be proud to display this impressive volume.
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