The Lord of the Rings. 3 Vol. Set by J.R.R. Tolkien Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Lord of the Rings. 3 Vol. Set
Book Review: One of the best editions for one of the best books!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have read this book about once every 1-2 years now, and I love it!
This is a beautiful edition that I got about a 2 years ago off amazon and thought, that since I loved it so much, I would write a review about.
I'm not one for long reviews, so here are just a couple things I like about it.
Its beautifuly done and has a rich storyline not to mention the amazing artwork detail they have on this edition.
It quite deeply draws you into the world of middle-earth making you want to read J.R.R. Tolkien's other works on this topic that are so richly rewarding (Hobbit, Silmarillion ect.).
Well, I really don't want to type anymore since I'm a lazy typer, but if you think that you will like this and want to read these books, then this is for you.
On the other hand, if you already have read and love these books, and want a sweet edition of all 3 books in one, then I strongly recommend it to ye!
I myself get many long hard hours of enjoyment reading it almost every year!
-Arthes
Book Review: The Ultimate Fantasy story of all time
Summary: 5 Stars
It does not get much better than the Lord of the Rings. If one wants to truly emerge themselves into the story than Middle Earth is the way to do it. I read these books before the movies cam out so I was able to see what they left out and changed. While the movies were amazing they still did not equal the enormity of the story or most of its complexities. These books changed my life and certainly changed the way I look at reading and books. Also J.R.R Tolkien was an absolute genius who both taught and graduated at Oxford and he also knew 14 languages.If one likes the Lord of the Rings you should read some stuff at wikipedia.com about Tolkien. the whole world of Middle Earth including languages, history, cultures, species,geography etc. were all created by him. Truly one of the best stories of the 20th Century and will live on until the end of time. Book Review: LOTR
Summary: 5 Stars
This edition of The Lord of the Rings presents the story in an amazing way. Having 2 colored print enhances the beauty of the work, and a fold-out map in the back is quite handy and wonderfully done. Overall, this edition really is a collector's piece, whether to never open the book, or to explore each page in a whole new way.Book Review: "Not even the wise see all ends"
Summary: 5 Stars
Does that mean Gandalf was more than wise? As he defended gollum "Not all those who are alive deserve to be alive, not all those who are dead deserve death, but can we give life to them? So do not be too quick to take it away - for not even the wise see all ends." But it is my reading of the story that the nobility of Frodo would never have achieved the mission (although he would get close), the innocence of Sam would be insufficient too (although he could get even closer), something else was needed and gollum was vital to that completion. I believe the film-makers missed this, so if you have only seen the films I recommend you read Tolkein's words too - it will take a while, but what a journey of the imagination it is.
It took me a long while to read through these novels as a bedside reading for my older son (I skipped the chapter on Shelob as just too scary!). I had read the novels many years earlier, not once but twice. And once again, as I read that last chapter - which isn't directly about death - the tears were hard to suppress so that I could keep the words flowing.
I guess endings are always like that - especially endings to really big things in our lives.
Recommended other reading:
The Hobbit - JRR Tolkien
Titus Groan - Mervyn Peake
The Place of the Lion - Charles Williams
Out of the Silent Planet - CS Lewis
Book Review: More than clever
Summary: 5 Stars
J.R.R. Tolkien's book makes a very hard act to follow for modern fantasy-writers. Compared to it, The Wizard of Oz is a harmless political farce, Star Wars is a plotless mass of electronics (and I love Star Wars...), Eregon is a confusing, useless diversion, and Harry Potter is child's play.
Not only does Tolkien maintain his intricate sense of history, not only does he flawlessly keep track of hundreds of characters, not only does he weave a compelling and unpredictable plot, not only does he have a working knowledge of FOURTEEN (count 'em, 14!) languages which he developed himself, BUT he also manages to keep his work free from the immorality and offensive elements so prevalent in modern fiction. No parent need fear for their child who picks up the Hobbit, or their young teen who decides to tackle the Lord of the Rings.
This book is my favorite after the Bible--and it's almost as big a best-seller. If you think you got the whole story from New Line Cinema, THINK AGAIN. You missed scores of beautiful characters and delightful plot twists from dwarf arguments to hobbit antics. The characters have so much more depth--they seem much more like real people with real lives. If you like epic battles, romance, fantasy, action, adventure, humor, tragedy, mystery, animals, languages, history...if you like practically ANYTHING...there is something for you in the Lord of the Rings. If you didn't like the movies, you may yet like the books!