The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Lord of the Rings
Book Review: Nice set edition
Summary: 4 Stars
The books are great, I got this set as a gift. They were well received. Seems like something to 'collect' more than to read. Nice illustrations...Book Review: Beautiful set - but can be hard to read
Summary: 4 Stars
This review is for this edition only. This is a beautiful set with great artwork (I wish it had more). I love hardbacks and the print is centered nicely on the page for easy reading from that perspective. The size of the books, though larger than most, is not a problem for me as it was for some, but in my house, sitting on the couch, there was reflection coming off the glossy pages that caused me to have to hold the books in certain positions to see the words clearly. I believe my eyes got tired faster than if it had been on matte paper. I bought this set to last and read to my children and maybe, one day, my grandchildren. I will finish this set with my children, but may buy another set with matte paper to read to my grandchildren. On second thought, being only 70% through with the first book, I may buy that other set before I'm done.Book Review: Great Worldbuilding
Summary: 3 Stars
Tolkien is a master at worldbuilding and characterization. But I did find much of the books BORING. I mean fall asleep BORING. ZZZZZZZZZZZ. Some of it even silly in some aspects. Like Tom Bombadil. ? He is very LONG WINDED in describing the travel of the hobbits, especially in the first book. Which almost put me to sleep. He describes every nuance and rock, but after four pages of reading about the rocks and grass it gets a bit overdone. But I did enjoy the books. Just be prepared for more than a few chapters of fluff here and there that really aren't nessisary. Once again he's writing for world immersion. A great read though and an amazing world to explore. But not one of my all time favorite series. In fact I don't think I'll ever read Tolkien again, because I was that bored. Book Review: One of my favorite pieces of literature
Summary: 5 Stars
I began reading this series when I was about 16 years old or so. The latest film, based on the books, Peter Jacksons "The Fellowship of the Ring", really brought my interest to the story. I hadn't heard of the Trilogy until after I'd seen FOTR.
I believe people sometimes need to take a break from things and enjoy a good story of such magnitude; to suspend our worries over petty things,and to embrace a story that uses our brains, forgetting our societal customs for a bit and embracing our imaginations. To dip a toe into the pond of escapism.
In any case, the book is a great story with great characters. These characters act independently and with each other in an attempt to rid their world of an evil that plagues them. It is a story that has a familiar aspect to it. The Shire is reminiscent of youthful adventures, and even though there was no Gandalf when I was younger, it seems like there should have been.
Book Review: Bigger than thought
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a beautiful set. It is way larger than I thought and very heavy. Check out the dimensions beforehand so you will be ready and expectant. We actually returned them to get the paperback version which is easier to read and carry around.