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lenajean's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
inspiring
slow-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
3.75
sashadeprez's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
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? It's complicated
4.75
nickdablin's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-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? Yes
5.0
lonodopo's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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? No
5.0
jenmangler's review against another edition
1.0
I really enjoyed the movies, but reading the books was such a slog for me. It was work. I didn't enjoy it. Since I loved the movies I know I really like the stories and the characters, so I don't quite know why I found the books so unenjoyable. I really wanted to like them, too. Just couldn't get into them.
jessamcelwain's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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? Yes
5.0
It's my favorite book series of all time--definitely my happy place! It's definitely a literary classic and a must-read for everyone/anyone who loves fantasy.
Content Warnings
Just a heads up for those who haven't read: it's a little different from Peter Jackson's films, and from the cartoons. It's very wordy and descriptive, and there's a lot of lore interwoven. There are overtones of Tolkien's Catholicism, Old Anglo-Saxon mythology, and Tolkien's memories of WWI (which can be a little traumatic).
alitasharing's review against another edition
5.0
I return to this series every couple of years since I first read it when I was 12 - never fails.
mossgarden's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I am so glad I finally read this. It can be slow but when it gets good it gets so very good. Only wish we had more character development and scenes with character's interacting with each other, I love them so much I just want to hear all their small moments too.
eowyn_of_anniera's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Detailed descriptions. Deep characters.