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The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien

nisball's review against another edition

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4.0

I would give it a 5 if not for Return of the King being 50% waffle.

ghastlycoffee's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective relaxing sad tense 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? Yes

5.0

heckins's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring tense 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? N/A

5.0

sahmreadss's review against another edition

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5.0

what a beautiful, BEAUTIFUL journey this was. I don’t know what the father of fantasy is but this may be close to it because tolkien somehow created the most magnificent magical world that to this day can compete with new fantasies.

i have always loved the movies. they will always have a special place in my heart. and to read and recognise some of the dialogue in the books is whole different kind of magic. it’s almost romantic how tolkiens dialogues hold so much power. the emotions i felt reading these scenes was unparalleled with anything.

it’s very hard to review this book because obviously it’s huge so at times you do dislike the pacing. but the characters, the plot, the imagery, and the entire lord is so fascinating you can’t help but want to praise it.

inge_oortwijn's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

bluesunrise's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging emotional funny inspiring lighthearted 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

5.0

A classic,  doesnt matter how many times i re-read this, still captures me 

matilda_holroyd_'s review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny 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? Yes

5.0

an_koi_a's review against another edition

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adventurous hopeful inspiring tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

stemo87's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective tense slow-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? Yes

5.0

jalis's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0