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Summary: Lord of the Rings- a real masterpiece!
Review: When two years ago a friend of mine, older in age told me in a spooky style the name: T O L K I E N and H O B B I T, I didn't ever imagine that this authro would be my one and favorite. I have read 8 of J.R.R. Tolkien's books and I can't say anything else but praise this person's work. My favourite books are The Lord of the Rings and the Silmarillion. But LOTR has taken the first place of my heart. The amazing Lord of the Rings is my personal beloved book. I like it more than any other book of the trilogy, especially the chapter: The Bridge of Kazad-Dum, the climax of the book. The Lord of the Rings isn't just a book. It is a masterpiece, something historic. Tolkien is the Homer of the 20th Century and his "Odyssey" is the Lord of the Rings. I highly recommend this book to every single person and it is sure that anyone who completes it will love fantasy and will search other works of the same writer too.
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Summary: An Amazing book
Review: The Fellowship of the Ring is one of the best books I have ever read. In this book you will find a great cast of characters and learn learn a whole lot of new words. This book starts out really boring in the beginning but then it picks up and becomes such a great book that you will not be able to put it down. You might want to read the Hobbit before you read this book so u do not get lost at times in the story and characters. The story is about Frodo Bagginses(Bilbo's nephew)and three other hobbits Sam, Pippin, and Merry. Throughout the story a wizard named Gandalf will accompany Frodo and his companions. As you go farther through the story there will be new characters and it will get much more exciting. Once you finish this amazing book you will definitely want to finish the rest of the Lord of the Rings book series by J.R.R. Tolkien.
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Summary: One of the greatest epics, but not for everyone
Review: Over the years, I have joyfully delved again and again into Tolkien's fantastic world of Middle-earth. If you aren't careful, the lush descriptions and rich lore will enchant you into thinking this world is real. I sometimes have to pinch myself, remembering that Middle-earth is, after all, a world of imagination only. But what imagination! Still, I cannot recommend it unconditionally. The age-old criticism of this novel is that its conflict of good versus diabolical evil is too simplistic. Even if this is true, is this a flaw? Rather, it might be the most tragic aspect of Tolkien's tale - wouldn't we all rather live in an easy world of black and white distinctions, instead of our own unhappy, difficult and ambiguously gray world? That is why Middle-earth is so easy for people to love. Other notable criticisms are that Tolkien included no substantial female characters, and that dark-skinned characters are always on the side of evil. Truly, these are unfortunate anachronisms that mar an otherwise gorgeous story. Still, if you are able to willingly suspend your disbelief, you might find yourself enthralled by this epic masterpiece.
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Summary: The Elves are the coolest!
Review: The Fellowship of the Ring leaves of where The Hobbit ends. This book is where the real adventure really starts. This book is magic. I can't describe in words how much I love the Elves, the forest of Lothlorien, and especially Galadriel. You feel refreshed by just reading the descriptions! Tolkien is awesome!
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Summary: Fellowship: A Great Start To A Great Series
Review: J.R.R. Tolkien's phenomenol trilogy starts with the Fellowship Of The Ring, the story that takes you into a world of elves, dwarves, men, and hobbits. Tolkien's writing painted the story in my imagination like de Vinci painted Mona Lisa. The first part of the War of the Ring takes you around Middle Earth with an unforgetable cast of characters. i will be honest, if your not in the mood it may start off a little slow, but it quickly turns into the page-turner epic classic tht makes it world famous today. I recommend it to any book lover, and especially those who love fantasies.
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Summary: Self-indulgent fruitiness
Review: The plot is some sort of Reluctant Everyman Hero Vs. The Easily Recognizable and Conveniently Centralized Ultimate Evil. The author really could have done better here. And what is with all this "Tom Bombadillo-Hey!" stuff? Man, that is fruity! The author has a good command of the English language and all, but the use he puts it to is disappointing.This was written a while ago, and it hasn't aged well.
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Summary: The Best Book I Have Ever Read
Review: Along with it's other parts, The Two Towers and The Return of the King, The Fellowship of the Rings makes up the greatest trilogy of books ever written. Tolkien has a style which gives life to his characters in such a way that the book feels less like fantasy and more like historical fiction. His descriptions are vivid and his setting is epic - both of which create an increbible book which I have read many times in my life. The Fellowship of the Ring is, of course, where anyone new to the books should begin. It lays out the quest and cast of characters for the entire trilogy as well as providing a daring "chase" story. I doubt that anyone who picks up this book will find it less than entertaining, and for a great many I am sure it will become a well-read favorite!
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Summary: A fantasy genius is at the peak with this masterpiece.
Review: This is the best work of J.R.R. Tolkien (the series, not this book. I mean it's the best because it's in the series, okay?) It is an extraordinary masterpiece, the best in the fantasy genre. Its intertwining tale and lovable characters make this "the most extraordinary tale ever told"!
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Summary: The Most Boring Fantasy Book I Have Ever Read
Review: I personally do not understand why everybody rate this book so highly. After reading the numerous excellent reviews for this book, I grabbed I copy of it and started reading it. I couldn't finish reading it halfway through. It was just too boring! All Frondo and co. did was to run away from Dark Riders, travel through bogs and marshes, sing songs and rhymes, look for Grandaf, etc. Boring...zzz. Hell, the only time when they actually fought with the forces of evil was when they were caught by some underground monster! Blah! I have better things to do that keep on falling asleep with this book. Do not buy or read it or you'll regret it!
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Summary: The way "Rings" was meant to be experienced.
Review: This is the way The Lord of the Rings was meant to be experienced. At it's heart the Rings Trilogy is Epic, and as such lends itself beautifuly to the spoken word. Inglis (the reader) is a master of all of the key aspects of this form. His voices of characters are fantastic and the music he composed for all of the songs presented are enchanting. I can't recomend these tapes enough. The experience is well worth your time.
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