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A review by ireadthebooks
The Lord of the Rings by Michael Bakewell, J.R.R. Tolkien, Brian Sibley
3.0
Ah, this took so long! Travelogue fantasy must be my kryptonite because I just can't read it without getting bored. YES, EXTENDED CAMPING IS HARD AND GROSS.
I'll give it this: the world of LotR is so vivid and descriptive. It's full of history and legend and all the things that give the characters identity and distinction. It's what separates the LotR copycats who just have dwarves, elves, and extended camping trips from this beautiful, epic work.
So yes, I liked it, and obviously I recognize that this is the wellspring from which most modern fantasy archetypes have sprung. I just don't see myself rereading it.
I'll give it this: the world of LotR is so vivid and descriptive. It's full of history and legend and all the things that give the characters identity and distinction. It's what separates the LotR copycats who just have dwarves, elves, and extended camping trips from this beautiful, epic work.
So yes, I liked it, and obviously I recognize that this is the wellspring from which most modern fantasy archetypes have sprung. I just don't see myself rereading it.