A review by jackohdee
The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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? No

5.0

Not sure we deserve this. Too beautiful. Too perfect. Tolkien’s characters display an altruistic spirit that humanity has rarely lived up to. The Lord of the Rings is about a true, deep love for your fellow man. Definitely in a homoerotic way but also in just a very nice, hopeful, genuinely touching way. This book is so special. And it has Tom Bombadil.

Fellowship Power Rankings:
  1. Sam
  2. Aragorn II, King Elessar Telcontar, the Elfstone, Gamertag @Strider 
  3. Gandalf (takes it pretty easy)
  4. Merry
  5. Pippin
  6. Frodo
  7. Gimli aka Loverboy
  8. Boromir
  9. Legolas (could have stayed home)