The Fellowship Of The Ring - J.R.R. Tolkien

Advantages: A superb literary achievement
Disadvantages: Can be a little boring at times

...to read, and after viewing the new Lord of the Rings movie, and revisiting the Lord of the Rings cartoon, I haven’t quite sated my need for some good old fashioned fantasy – so I whipped out my copy of Lord of the Ring: Fellowship of the Ring book! I originally bought the full one volume Lord of the Rings (LOTR), but after many reads and much abuse I finally had to relegate it to the bin, thus I decided to buy a new copy. Rather than ...
...books, making the ‘novel’ sized book far easier to hold and keep in decent condition. Well it really is difficult to call this book part one of a trilogy – the story is so vast, and even ties into other books such as ‘The Hobbit’, ‘Lost Tales’ and ‘Silmarrilion’ that this really is a ‘part’ of LOTR. The Fellowship of the Rings begins after the Hobbit; the Hobbit is ... Read review

Advantages: Timeless classic
Disadvantages: None

...Spain. Some made you take the brave step into the world of fiction based on their celluloid conversions. And some you just have to own; a dictionary (made a good film, the zygote did it), Trainspotting, Just So Stories, and of course, Where’s Wally? Yet, even if you’re not a fan of Dungeons & Dragons related oomska, then The Lord Of The Rings books should be in your possession, it’s as vital as water in your ice cube tray. First ...
...controversy, like all the best forays into literature. Written over 13 years, many misunderstood large portions of the text as being allegorical to the events of the Second World War, which was raging on as J.R.R. Tolkien was nearing the close of the first part of the story. Tolkien’s foreword (written before his death in 1973) to this part clearly denies such nonsense, and puts paid to some of the more specific points raised by critical readers. ... Read review

Advantages: Its book one of three
Disadvantages: Its heavier than it looks

So you’ve read The Hobbit; you’ve kicked around middle earth for a while. You’re familiar with the bad-asses of the Misty Mountains, you’ve seen the downfall of the mighty Smaug. What now? Take a walk once more in to the Wilderlands and leave your kettle singing on the stove. If you thought you were ready for a grim world of perilous adventure, epic battles and heroic deeds then this book has the lot. This book is set fifty-odd ...
...his way back to Rivendell, the hometown of Elrond and his Elves. It is a dark time for the peaceful folk of Middle-Earth; Shadows lengthen and Dark Things walk. All of this seems somehow to point its finger at Frodo’s Magic Ring Once more, a Baggins becomes a reluctant hero; this time accompanied by his “manservant” and a handful of hangers on, Frodo leaves the comfort of his Hobbit Hole and heads off into the east. Along the way, ... Read review

Advantages: Master of fantasy!
Disadvantages: none

...that hasn't been said in the many, many other reviews? This book is absolutely fabulous. It's full of all the stuff a terriffic novel needs. The characters are complex and intriguing, the plot is fascinating and draws you in so you can hardly put it down. The history given for the world in which the books take place is so extremely detailed and believable, you start to wonder if Middle Earth exsists. Which brings me to another point- the setting ...
...for a story to work the plot must slow down in some parts for the author to explain things and put further events in the proper context. BTW, even if you haven't read The Hobbit, I think you'll follow this book along just fine. Bilbo's account (There and Back Again) is told in summary in the prologue. After you read this book, I think you'll want to get one of those "Not all who wander are lost" bumper stickers for your car, too! ... Read review

Advantages: Fantastic fantasy and excellent writing.
Disadvantages: Reading the whole of the trilogy takes a while.

After seeing the first of the Lord of the Rings films, I finally got around to reading this book. I'm pleased that I did - it was even better than the film. Even though the film is stunning, your imagination can take you to places that even today's technology can not recreate. In many ways it is pure escapism, yet the story can be read on many levels. You can apply the friendship and loyalty to today . There is comedy, pathos, love and romance to ...
...this book, do so. The book starts with Bilbo Baggins, first introduced in The Hobbit, planning his birthday party. He plans to disappear and leave his ring to his nephew Frodo Baggins. The wizard Gandalf arrives and realises that this ring is the ring of power, forged many years ago in Mordor by Sauron. If it returns to Sauron's hands then everything on the earth will be under his power. The ring wants to return to Sauron and the only way that it ... Read review

Advantages: To many to list
Disadvantages: A lengthy read

...J. Tolkien was born in Africa in 1892. His parents died when he was a child. He graduated from the Oxford University. It was this man who had a unique vision….a vision that gave birth to the triology called "Lord of the rings". This book is divided into 3 parts (excluding the introduction called ‘The Hobbit’) 1. Fellowship of the ring. 2. The two towers. 3. Return of the King. J.R.R. Tolkien was a man who evidently did not like the run-of-the-mill characters and events and even the ordinary language! He invented a new language called Elvish, and used it to the best effect in the book. In the book, you will find strange creatures like hobbits (or halflings), orcs, dark Lords, Nazguls, Trolls, Elves, Dwarves, Ents, Olphauts and many more. However, they will not seem to be a part of someone’s wild imagination, thanks... Read review

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Advantages: Very detailed; fills in many gaps.
Disadvantages: Hard to read

...The power and beauty of the recent Peter Jackson adaptation of the classic J R R Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the ring has bought a renewed interest in Tolkien’s work. Not only is the interest focusing on the classic ‘Trilogy’ but also there is a certain amount of interest in ‘The Silmarillion’. The importance of this book isn’t really evident unless you take a deep look at both books together. The imagery that essentially fills in many gaps in Lord of the Rings (LOTR), and the story telling that accounts for all that happened earlier in this imaginary land of dwarves, elves, orcs and men serve to propel LOTR into a different level, making it become even more important and complete. The Silmarillion was edited by Tolkien’s son Christopher . Piecing together over... Read review

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Advantages: Books are a great read
Disadvantages: None

...Yes my precious !!! Well here we are, soon to be able to see the first Harry Potter film: Release Date: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone - November 16, 2001 Also the first of the Trilogy of the Lord of the Rings. "The fellowship of the Ring" Release date: December 2001 If you have had the pleasure of reading both collections of books you may have noticed a multitude of similarities. J.R.R. Tolkien "Lord of the Rings" "The Hobbit" J.K Rowling "Harry Potter" books A ring to make you invisible. A Cloak that makes you invisible A tree "TREEBEARD" that talks to Frodo and Sam. Also capable of causing movement. The ENTS A tree in The Potter series - The Whomping Willow - attacks anyone it can reach unless you know what to do to make it behave. Wormtounge - servant of the dark Lord - Sarunam wormtail - servants of the dark... Read review

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