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: Excellent Product
Summary: 5 Stars
Little can be said of Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings" except that it is a masterpiece of not only the fantasy genre, but literature as a whole. The languages, history, characters, places, adventures, and pure imagination that can be found in this work have not since been matched by any author.
Fortunately, this collector's edition does Tolkien justice. The overall product quality is excellent. Durability is always an issue with every book, and is especially important when the text is of such high caliber. The pages are thin but quite strong and resistant to accidental tears. The cover is of a similar quality. The font is larger than some paperback editions, making it easier to read.
Finally, it is important to note that without a map of not only Middle Earth in its entirety, but also of the Shire, it is difficult for the readers to picture the geography of the world, and thus hinders their understanding of the work. This edition includes not only a fold-out map of Middle Earth, but a detailed map of the Shire before the beginning of Book One.
This edition fufills all of my requirements for what is needed in every copy of Tolkien's text, and is an overall beautiful addition to any library. My edition of preference for both newcomers and those already familiar with this incredible piece of literature.
Book Review: decent quality
Summary: 5 Stars
in an attempt to not sound like a broken record, I will skip on writing how great the LOTR is. It is a great piece of work, and I love it like a million other fans already do.
When I was searching here on amazon, I was concerned about the quality of this book, and I have read a few mixed reviews.
The book is of good quality, it did not fall apart on me, and it is quite attractive with its red cover. The paper does not glare as some have commented about, and print is decent.
It definitely is a heavy book, but looks great on the shelf. If you want something fancy and willing to shell out the bucks, go for the special edition.
Book Review: the wonder of the lord of the rings
Summary: 5 Stars
The masterpiece of J.R.R. Tolkien begins with a young hobbit's journey to save Middle-Earth. Young Frodo Baggins is the one who inherited the powerful and evil One Ring. The ring could destroy Middle-Earth. Frodo is forced by friend Gandalf the Gray to destroy it. Lord of the Rings tells of all the obstacles Frodo faces, all of the people he meets on his way and the people that offer the help him.
Although Tolkien creates many fictional languages and races you will be able to understand Middle-Earth and its people more and will be able to picture the beautiful land and elves, dirty dwarves, hairy little hobbits and intelligent wizards.
Peter Jackson's movie version of The Lord of the Rings is also a true masterpiece. It gives you an amazing overview of Tolkien's world. But Jackson does not even come close. So many things and important parts where removed due to time. You cannot truely embrace Tolkien's world with Jackson's movies, you must read the books to truly understand the land of Middle-Earth.
The tale of Frodo and the Fellowship of the Rings will pull you into the Tolkien's world. The journey of a young hobbit will have you turning the page threw all three books and even the appendixes to find out what the Fellowship's next move, what will become of the nine members and the One Ring.
Book Review: classic of western literature
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is a true classic of western literature. Required reading. Tolkien collates the mythology of the western world into a story of unparalleled scope and depth. All modern fantasy is essentially inspired by Lord of the Rings.
This edition is great for all around reading. It includes a good deal of reference and background material, footnotes, timelines, geneologies, etc. Not necessarily as fancy or nicely illustrated as some of the hard or leather bound collectors editions, but then again you wouldn't want to carry those around with you wherever you went.
Book Review: Sometimes hype is warranted...
Summary: 5 Stars
How does one add a meaningful opinion among a sea of so many others? I don't know. The book is fantastic, inspiring, sad, glorious, and absolutely worth the time it takes to patiently read it. I had heard much talk of the book(s) over the years, but nothing prepared me for the intense, personal nature of so much of it. It is an epic in the classic sense, and Tolkien's character development is quite incredible. While the fantastic, dark, secretive, stealthy, and wondrous sweep of the tale rightly commands much praise, the subtle exploration on the nature of human corruption and it's proclivity to seek power is very arresting. The painstaking character work of Tolkien is, perhaps, what makes this possible, but the draw and pull of the ring on each character, great or small, noble or commoner, is what I found most engaging. It deserves serious, honest reflection from each reader. It's a shame it had to end, and I had a lump in my throat for the last 50 pages, knowing that each word brought me closer to the unfortunate conclusion. I found myself sad as characters passed on or parted ways - the characterization is that intense. Curiously, the archenemy of the story never actually appears IN the story. While he never speaks directly, never acts directly, and is never seen directly, his existence and presence looms dark and ominous over nearly every page - and that, is fantastic, brilliant storytelling. Some folks may not appreciate the genre of fantasy literature, but one owes it to oneself to read this book, and ponder the deep, introspective journey within. Read it - period.