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4.46 AVERAGE
4.46 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
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
Reading the books for me was like watching the extended edition of the movies again for the first time. So many extra things that just make the story all the more amazing
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
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
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
tense
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:
Complicated
adventurous
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
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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:
Yes
Amazing. Once I got to the Two Towers I couldn't put it down.
Love the story and the spirit. But too many characters , different languages and too many inlaid sub-stories !!!
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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:
Complicated
I needed to read this again to refresh my memory on three of my favorite characters, Sam, Eowyn and Farimir, whose treatment in the movies was less than could be desired. I enjoy the movies, the visual aspects of it are great, but with these three characters especially, they almost ruined them. If you have only seen the movies and not read the books, you owe it to yourself to set the story straight. I'll try not to spoil anything while making my points.
Sam's loyalty was everything; his primary trait. He would never have left Frodo, and Frodo never would have commanded him to leave. I do not understand why they did this in the movie. The book version of how they became separated in the tunnel was more than adequate. Sam is one of my favorite characters because he was folksy, but imbued with common sense, an excellent trait for a faithful servant. He also new his place and constantly said master and Mr. Frodo, something missing from the movie. The turmoil he went through leaving Frodo, thinking hem dead had almost a whole chapter in the book and was simply glossed over in the movie.
Miranda Otto was ok, but definitely not Eowyn. They needed someone tall, powerful and more striking in features, not just blonde. The film does not adequately portray the powerlessness she felt, being a warrior trapped in a female body and more importantly, female roles. I am not a feminist, but I appreciate her plight when portrayed in the book, always left behind and unable to win renown for herself. When she rode to battle, she was seeking death and would not have flinched and fretted as she did in the movie. Also, she was under disguise and not even Merry knew who she was. After the battle, her falling in love with Farimir was glossed over in just a couple of seconds, which again took almost a full chapter in the book. It is a very poignant part of the story.
The greatest disservice was done to Farimir. His whole part in the book was to represent the true man, unlike Borimir his brother, he was wise, but also strong and able to lead men. In the book, he told Frodo he would not touch the ring even if he saw it lying by the side of the road. In the movie, he was just another guy, who thanks to circumstances, decided to let Frodo continue with his task. In the book, he was fair an honorable, even to Gollum, whom he would never have beaten. He was the incorruptible, and faithful servant of the king. Where his father and brother failed, Farimir would stand and be better than both because of his true and honorable heart. The movies totally missed this and almost ruined the entire story for me. Even now, when I watch, I cringe through Farimir's parts.
If you have only seen the movie, you owe it to yourself to read and enjoy the books. I do every time.
Sam's loyalty was everything; his primary trait. He would never have left Frodo, and Frodo never would have commanded him to leave. I do not understand why they did this in the movie. The book version of how they became separated in the tunnel was more than adequate. Sam is one of my favorite characters because he was folksy, but imbued with common sense, an excellent trait for a faithful servant. He also new his place and constantly said master and Mr. Frodo, something missing from the movie. The turmoil he went through leaving Frodo, thinking hem dead had almost a whole chapter in the book and was simply glossed over in the movie.
Miranda Otto was ok, but definitely not Eowyn. They needed someone tall, powerful and more striking in features, not just blonde. The film does not adequately portray the powerlessness she felt, being a warrior trapped in a female body and more importantly, female roles. I am not a feminist, but I appreciate her plight when portrayed in the book, always left behind and unable to win renown for herself. When she rode to battle, she was seeking death and would not have flinched and fretted as she did in the movie. Also, she was under disguise and not even Merry knew who she was. After the battle, her falling in love with Farimir was glossed over in just a couple of seconds, which again took almost a full chapter in the book. It is a very poignant part of the story.
The greatest disservice was done to Farimir. His whole part in the book was to represent the true man, unlike Borimir his brother, he was wise, but also strong and able to lead men. In the book, he told Frodo he would not touch the ring even if he saw it lying by the side of the road. In the movie, he was just another guy, who thanks to circumstances, decided to let Frodo continue with his task. In the book, he was fair an honorable, even to Gollum, whom he would never have beaten. He was the incorruptible, and faithful servant of the king. Where his father and brother failed, Farimir would stand and be better than both because of his true and honorable heart. The movies totally missed this and almost ruined the entire story for me. Even now, when I watch, I cringe through Farimir's parts.
If you have only seen the movie, you owe it to yourself to read and enjoy the books. I do every time.