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Summary: Packs in all three of Tolkien's classic fantasy books
Review: This thick paperback packs in all three of Tolkien's classic fantasy books under one cover, making it a highly recommended pick for any newcomer to the Lord Of The Rings trilogy. The adventures of Frodo and the hobbits and elves of the kingdom receive new life under one cover: one book to find them all....
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Summary: GREATEST OF ALL....
Review: Actually, the book should have 10 out of 5 stars!!!
The lord of the rings is easily the greatest story of all time. It is written by the master of fantasy JRR TOLKEIN, and no one can come close to him. Any other fantasy story cant compare to LOTR because tolkein took all of the good ideas! For instance, if you read the Wheel of time series sounds just like a ... spinoff of LOTR. Also, Tolkein's books are better because he wanted to tell a GOOD story, not sell books.
If you havent read the LOTR series, then you had better read it before the ne movie comes out, so it doesnt give you any misconceptions.
If you liked the LOTR series, then i also suggest reading the SWORD OF TRUTH series.
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Summary: Read, Read, and Read again!
Review: Let's see. How many times have I read this book? Enough to cause the edges to fray and the binding to bend in unnatural ways, that's for sure. And why would someone, anyone, want to read a book over and over again? It's hard to put into words, but I'll try:This is probably the ultimate fantasy novel in literary history. It is equally fun, entertaining and learned for the reader. Since Master Tolkien wrote this book over fifty years ago, it just goes to show us that some stories were meant to last forever. This is one of those. The story is the continuation of 'The Hobbit' --- the story of Mr. Bilbo Baggins. Bilbo has adopted his nephew, Frodo, and gives him all his worldly possessions...including The One Ring, The Ruling Ring. It is this Ring, in the possession of Frodo the Ring Bearer, that causes the ultimate downfall of Middle Earth. It is evil and was forged by Sauron on Mount Doom in the cracks of fire. It is the One Ring that rules all the other magical rings of Middle Earth, and if Sauron gets it, darkness will envelop all. So it must be destroyed, and Frodo is given the task of taking it to Mount Doom (where it was forged) and throwing it into the Fire, thus diminishing all the other Rings of Power, but saving Middle Earth from eternal darkness. The battles are daring and brave as are the characters: Boromir, Aragon, Samwise, Pippin, Merry, Gandalf (Mithrandeer), Treebeard, and many, many others. Of course, we also can't forget Gollum (also known as Smeagol). He is the unwitting player in the book that serves a purpose that he cannot and could not comprehend. Nor could Frodo...till the end. And how does it end? You'll have to read it. And maybe re-read it. And then maybe re-read it again. Because this is a hypnotic story with an excellent writing style. Also, if you plan to take your kids to see the new "Lord of The Rings" movie this December, you might want to have them read 'The Hobbit' beforehand so that they can completely comprehend where the story came from. And they'll love you for it later. I guarantee it!
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Summary: Put simply this is the best book ever written.
Review: Tolkien has created a world and adventure so large in defys explanation. Spanning three books the lord of the rings will take you on an adventure with twists and turns. This book has changed my life and set the bar so high it is practicaly unatainble. It will change the way you look at fantasy books. I would give anything to read this book brand new and if my review can help anyone to read this book I feel it has been well worth my time to write it. You will not want to leave the wrold Tolkien has created this bok is that good. Truly a sin to miss. PLease read it.
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Summary: the best fantasy book ever
Review: i first read the Lord of the Rings when in high school. I was immediately hooked. I couldn't believe the depth of the characters, the richness of the backgrounds, the intricacies of the invented languages, all without boring the reader or going over the readers head. Mr. Tolkien most likely had no idea his work would become the stuff of legend, but it has. The story has developed a life of its own, and a world-wide following. What makes the story so compelling is the absolute believability of the main characters. you finish the book feeling you actually know these people, that you just experienced the most incredible adventure of their lives with them. Not many books of any kind make you feel that way, least of all fantasy books. Mr. Tolkien fashioned the perfect epic fantasy, and obtained a sort of immortality for himself as well. His work will live on forever, for his books are the epitome of what writing should be about.
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Summary: Now here's a great series. . .
Review: This series, as a whole, is excellent. In all aspects, it is a masterpeice, a flawless work of art. Indeed, it is flawless, but, in the view of others, definetely not perfect, and I shall explain why: There are many who will get quickly bored by Tolkien's writing style, as it is explicit in detail and, for people who have already read lots of other fantasy, will not introduce them to anything new. But keep in mind, it is every fantasy writer's duty to read this whole series (Including the Hobbit!), as Tolkien is the guy who created and established the fantasy genre into the world, although a lot of the content in his works is based upon historical myths, such as the very existence of dragons in his books.
So some people won't like it, but that is not reason enough to give it any less than five stars, and so I repeat my final profound proclamation regarding this series: Now here's a great series. . . Deathsmith
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Summary: Without a doubt, this is great fantasy.
Review: The Lord of the Rings is a timeless classic, where you can read it over and over again. It is a history of our past, it is a mytholgy. This book provides the guidelines for all fantasy. It has a rich background, memorable characters, and a epic struggle. It is amazing literiture and has a smooth, connecting plot, which is:
Frodo, a hobbit, sets off on a journey to destroy an evil ring. Accompnied by three other hobbits, he meets Strider, a Ranger, also called Aragorn. Chased by the mysterious Black Riders. They go to Rivendell, city of the elves, and form the Nine walkers against the nine Riders. They journey onward, chased by orcs and other fell creatures. But in the end it is up to Frodo to destroy the Ring . . . the Ring that has destroyed more powerful ones than he.
Tolkien's dwarves and elves and hobbits are wonderful characters. Gandalf, the majestic wizard, and Sam, the humble hobbit, to a mutton-head like Pippin, they are all great!
Tolkien's Elves are the opposite of Santa's Brownies. They are tall, have normal ears, are merry, sing, fight,--in short they have nothing whatsoever in common with the brownie, which has often been called an elf. I suggest reading The Hobbit first, and the Sillmarilion afterward. You will find a world inside that book where you will be anxious, sad, dissapointed, excited, valiant, and terrified.
Read this book. Go to your library and check it out. If they don't have it, buy it. This and the Sillmarilion are the fantasies that should guide all fantasy writers and readers.
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Summary: Hands off - its crap
Review: This book is a disapointing buy. First of all it is _NOT_ leather bound, but made with cheap artificial leather. Further its printing is of bad quality made on cheap paper. Overall it is a attemot to make easy money out of the passion towards the great masterpiece of Tolkien. Shame on Houghton Mifflin!
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Summary: Good Idea, Awful and boring story telling!!!!!!
Review: Ok, I myself loved "The Hobbit" by Tolkien, I thought it was a wonderful, easy going, well told story. But when he got to "The Lord of the Rings" Tolkien lost himself in a big blurr of confusion, with WAY TOO MUCH detail, and a LONG and VERY BORING, repititive, over laping story. The "Fellowship of the Ring" was by far the worst and most boring tale(but Tolkien had a good idea, he just didnt tell it right) ever told. Everyone in the story talks in a old english kinda way that can confuse you at times, stories told by the people in the book are way too long with too many new names and new places, too many songs, too much detail in landspaces and things, the whole war part is like a big dream that is just one big blurr(just like the book inself), there are long time periods between the less important events(with the less-important being told first nad boringly) and the more important events that you just want to skip over and get to the good stuff, the Enemy is too easily defeated, too much talk about elves, too much talk about places, people and events that are from a time period thousands of years ago that it just makes you want to say "shut up, and tell me whats happening now, not what happened to some elf four thousand years ago that doesnt even matter!", too many new names and new places that confusion is all you can think about, exc, exc, exc. I could go on and on with the problems in several parts, Tolkien should have just stuck to "The Hobbit" and got someone else to right "The Lord of the Rings" for him! Dont read this book unless you like long and boring, over-used fantasy [...].
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Summary: Completely Awsome!
Review: For starters i read theis book so many times (about 70 not joking) that i got sick of it.Tolkien was a good writer and it upsets me greatly that some people think the wheel of time is better,i tried reading one of the books and got bored(and lost) on the first dozen pages.also somone said that tolkien glorifies war they must be pacifists,in no way is war glorified in the book and the reason why people like Aragorn and Gimli are made heros is because when they killed they saved others lives.this book is good for any ages i say,it is written beautifully and contains no profanity although a good deal of violence is mentioned
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