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: Tolkien's timeless tale of Frodo Baggins, the meak hobbit
Summary: 5 Stars
The realm of science fiction and fantasy is a realm that is hard to write. The essence of a good science fiction and fantasy novel is the ability of the author to submerge you in a complete world. The detail in the pages of Lord of the Rings shows you the quality of this book. The descriptive passages are frequent and involving and yet do not take away from the action of the book. This is an ageless book that I first read some time ago. I have bought it once more so that I might refresh my mind of the adventures of Frodo Baggins and his fellow hobbits.
This book is a must for all fantasy readers as it has a quality that has not been lost with the passing of time. I personally believe that no modern authors quite reach Tolkien's standards of detail and action, of magic and suspence.
In short this is a brilliant story which you can immerse yourself completely in for many hours and believe yourself to be in the realms of middle earth.
enjoy...
Book Review: One of my favourite books ever written.
Summary: 4 Stars
I have read these novels more times than I care to remember and enjoyed them everytime... I have also spotted little things that I had previously missed, so its well worth re-reading as well.All I can say is read it. However you might ask why 4 stars and not 5 stars.... having looked at this book in the book shop I was rather narked to note the poor quality of the book itself... It looked like it could stand being read a few times then it would fall to bits... I would personaly advise either getting the seperate novels or getting a hard backed version if you want to be able to re-read this book.... and you will.
Book Review: FANTASTIC
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of the most amazing well written books in the history of all books! the critics were wrong about a slow start i was so griped in the first chapter i read the fellowship of the ring in 4 days!!! I would recommend this book to anyone with a heart and imagination.Book Review: A masterpiece of BBC audio dramatisation
Summary: 5 Stars
Employing a superb theatrical cast, and making good use of the BBC's long experience in dramatisations of classic literature, this adaptation is a landmark production. As epic fantasy it benefits, like the book, from the best of all possible visual imagery: that provided by the imagination of its audience.Careful editing and selection by Brian Sibley retains all of the cardinal points in this epic adventure, while maintaining dramatic pace (and keeping the drama to an acceptable length. Fans of digressional characters - such as the "nature spirit" Tom Bombadil - may disagree with some of these editorial decisions.)
The tale's growth in scale from the little world of the Shire and its Hobbit population through to the heroic proportions of the final battle for the soul of the world of Middle-Earth is faithfully rendered, as is the parallel growth in stature and depth of the main characters. The powerful score and atmospheric effects by the Radiophonic Workshop make this a compelling and involving work, whether the listener is familiar with the book or a total newcomer.
Book Review: One of the greatest works of literature ever
Summary: 5 Stars
Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings' is possibly the greatest work of fiction in the history of the written word. I first read the book 16 years ago, aged just 10, and was completely enthralled by it. Recently I have picked up the very same copies (Unwin, 1985 - seperate editions)and was surprised to find that the magic is still there. You hear of books you can get lost in, this is one such book. Tolkien's attention to detail in creating a whole new world and a deeply engrossing mythology to go with it is possibly unsurpasable. If you read one book in this lifetime - make sure it's this one. (Harry Potter? Nice books but strictly for the kids).One note to add - DO NOT BUY THIS EDITION - A hardback copy of the collected trilogy would be a wiser investment, or the three paperback editions of The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, The Return of the King. This is a book you will keep and treasure for ever. Seriously, it's that good.