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A review by ranee_samaniego
The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien
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.