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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
gvstyris's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
And that is another reason why the Ring should be destroyed: as long as it is in the world it will be a danger even to the Wise. For nothing is evil in the beginning. Even Sauron was not so.
I was surprised by how nostalgic I felt reading this first LOTR volume, which I’ve never read before — the ‘epic’ sense of adventure reminded me a little of reading Percy Jackson and Harry Potter as a child.
I’m rooting for Aragorn and Sam, always <3 (but can’t believe Arwen is so much less present here than the films!)
But yeah, if we’re being honest, there’s a lot of slightly dull walking around various parts of the wilderness that require patience to get through.
Yet such is oft the course of deeds that move the wheels of the world: small hands do them because they must, while the eyes of the great are elsewhere.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, and Violence
Moderate: Xenophobia and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal death
brodyy's review
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0