The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings

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Summary: Greatest journey through fantasy ever!
Review: I have recently read The Lord of the Rings and I think that it has the best story line ever. All the names and poems create a perfect atmosphere for this book. However, I only recommend this to a mature class as children will have a hard time grasping it.

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Summary: awsome
Review: The Lord of the Ring is one of the best books I have ever read. i loved it. Tolkien is the master of fantasy;he creates a world that is as good as real. It makes you feel like you are really there.

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Summary: THE BEST, BUT LONG
Review: All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost, the old that is strong does not whither, deep roots are not reached by the frost. From the ashes a fire shall be woken, a light from the shadows shall spring, renewed will be blade that was broken, the crownless again shall be king. I like it alot, but poorly made, and a bit long.

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Summary: ...wonderful...
Review: I have never felt myself capable of describing these books that I love so well. Let this speak for me: I first read it at ten. During the years that have passed, I have reread it 37 times. Now I see faults in it, but I shall not say more than that the characters aren't, exepting Frodo and Bilbo, very well-drawn. But it is, despite this, a great book.

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Summary: The greatest fantasy epic ever
Review: Tolkien is the greatest master-storyteller of this century. His works create a realistic world, with real character that the reader can relate to, as well as fanciful races. each individual culture has its own unique quirks, and traits. Tolkien knows how to make people feel emotions, and how to transport them to an alternate reality. Middle-Earth is like a real place, Tolkien makes its history and culture come alive like no other.

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Summary: Not Just For Children
Review: Tolkein's books were a turning point for me when I first read the four in 1966. I was disappointed not to find The Lord of the Rings in the Best Fiction section of the Amazon lists.

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Summary: THE BEST BOOK EVER WRITTEN
Review: I FIRST READ THIS BOOK WHEN I WAS 10. SINCE THEN I HAVE READ 12 DIFFERNT TIMES AND EACH TIME YOU READ IT YOU FIND SOME PARTS THAT YOU MISSED AND SO IT GETS BETTER. THE LORD OF THR RINGS IS THE MOST ENGROSEING BOOKS THAT I HAVE READ AN DEFENATLY MY FAVOURITE. IT HAS ALL YOU CAN HOPE FOR IN A BOOK- GREAT STORY LINES, GREAT CHARACTERS, GREAT USE OF EMOTION, GREAT USE OF SUSPENSE. IT IS A GREAT BOOK

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Summary: DEFINITELY NOT A KID'S BOOK
Review: I can't help but wonder why you insist calling Lord of the Rings a book for children. Yes, it is a beautiful story, one may say a fairy tale, but is it only this? Do you really believe that an average child of say 10 years old is able to understand the beauty of the language, the depth of emotion, the poetry and the nostalgia of the Elves ....? Of course, I understand that nothing is nore important than books for children, especially in this age of computers and play-stations, but I seriously believe that you do not pay Tolkien the hommage he deserves by putting him in the best 25 of kids books. This may be OK for the slightly simpler Hobbit, but it is unacceptable for Lord of the Rings.

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Summary: Incredible plot, consistent and spellbinding.
Review: The Hobbit and Lord of the rings books show an incredible consistency of plot and sub-plot. The story flows endlessly from page to page, with suitable breaks in the storyline that allow a person to put it down for such needful things as sleeping and eating, without the usual cliffhangers of other novels. Tending to be riveting at first reading, the second reading reminds one that the series is a good 7000-8000 pages long. A clasic tale of fantasy with all the trimmings, it is a must read for every "well-read" fantasy fan.

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Summary: THE Epos of the XXst Century
Review: This fantastic work can in my opinion be compared to great mythological stories of Antiquity and Middle-Age: the Greek legends (Homer and others)and the Nordic Sagas. Tolkien has created a new legendary worldand his work dominates every other fantasy book written since. It is epic and compelling, with blends of tragedy and comedy. It has absolutely everything, from love to adventure to thriller. Tolkien has shaped the mythology of this century.