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jamo_etc's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
this book is so good, Gandalf is so sassy I love him
erica_cronje's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
talesofsamwise's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
ediereadsss's review against another edition
4.0
I adore books that have no real plot. This book is just 400 pages of these little men running through the forest and frequently almost dying. What more could you want?
ranee_samaniego's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 / 5 Stars --> Update after multiple reads = 5 / 5 Stars
JRR Tolkein's writing absolutely transported me into Middle Earth.
He wrapped me in the cozy adventures of the Fellowship of the Ring.
I was exploring the cozy, sunny Shire alongside young Frodo.
I was traveling with Frodo, Sam, Merry, and Pippin through the forest as they escaped the "dark riders," surrounded by ancient and tall trees.
I was rushing to Rivendell, led by Strider, worried about Frodo's wound.
I was refreshed and rested along with the Hobbits in Rivendell, that timeless and beautiful place, as we all awaited the start of the Fellowship's journey.
I was walking alongside the Fellowship through the snowy mountains, frozen to the core.
I was fearful as we traveled through the dark, abandoned, cavernous mines of Moria.
I was riding with the Fellowship in the elven boats down the river.
No other writing has yet, in history (and in my opinion), beat Tolkein's creativity, world building, lore building, and descriptions.
The reason I did not give 5 stars is that Tolkein can ramble a lot. At times, the plot moves forward at a snail's pace.
FORMAT:
I have listened to the audio book narrated by Rob Inglis and read the physical book. Both are great experiences. Rob Inglis brought the story to life in the audio version. The physical book had a map, so I was better able to follow the path of the Fellowship's journey and better understood some of the characters, lore, and locations.
JRR Tolkein's writing absolutely transported me into Middle Earth.
He wrapped me in the cozy adventures of the Fellowship of the Ring.
I was exploring the cozy, sunny Shire alongside young Frodo.
I was traveling with Frodo, Sam, Merry, and Pippin through the forest as they escaped the "dark riders," surrounded by ancient and tall trees.
I was rushing to Rivendell, led by Strider, worried about Frodo's wound.
I was refreshed and rested along with the Hobbits in Rivendell, that timeless and beautiful place, as we all awaited the start of the Fellowship's journey.
I was walking alongside the Fellowship through the snowy mountains, frozen to the core.
I was fearful as we traveled through the dark, abandoned, cavernous mines of Moria.
I was riding with the Fellowship in the elven boats down the river.
No other writing has yet, in history (and in my opinion), beat Tolkein's creativity, world building, lore building, and descriptions.
The reason I did not give 5 stars is that Tolkein can ramble a lot. At times, the plot moves forward at a snail's pace.
FORMAT:
I have listened to the audio book narrated by Rob Inglis and read the physical book. Both are great experiences. Rob Inglis brought the story to life in the audio version. The physical book had a map, so I was better able to follow the path of the Fellowship's journey and better understood some of the characters, lore, and locations.
maddyjo's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
andreaalegaspi's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
Masterclass in loveable characters
courtney8374's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
anders_holbaek's review against another edition
5.0
EN SOMMER MED FANTASY 5/?
Af alt det ros, jeg har hørt Tolkien få igennem 5 år med tilknytning til engelskfakultetet på Aarhus Universitet, var der aldrig nogle der nævnte, hvor godt han skrev? Altså hvor smuk hans prosa er. Uden tvivl det bedste ved bogen. <3
That night they heard no noises. But either in his dreams or out of them, he could not tell which, Frodo heard a sweet singing running in his mind: a song that seemed to come like a pale light behind a grey rain-curtain, and growing stronger to turn the veil all to glass and silver, until at last it was rolled back, and a far green country opened before him under a swift sunrise.
Af alt det ros, jeg har hørt Tolkien få igennem 5 år med tilknytning til engelskfakultetet på Aarhus Universitet, var der aldrig nogle der nævnte, hvor godt han skrev? Altså hvor smuk hans prosa er. Uden tvivl det bedste ved bogen. <3