A review by kjk81
The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien

adventurous 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? It's complicated

5.0

Great book, although the description could be a bit much at times; but that’s just an effect of worldbuilding and establishing Middle-Earth, which Tolkien does very well, so I have no complaints. 5/5. Most of the book was exposition, as it was intended by Tolkien in his original setup, which had the Lord of the Rings as a single book, I believe. I enjoyed noticing the contrasts between the book and the movie. Tolkien shows Frodo’s character growth really well. From being rushed in to taking on the responsibility to fighting in battle and taking wounds, he’s gotten more coursgeous.

Boromir is amazing, and the Gimli and Balin scene with the drums, as well as Gandalf against the Balrog