The Lord of the Rings is one of those rare instances where I was glad that I watched the movie before reading the book. Tolkein’s work is seriously intense. It is amazing that he was able to create such a vivid account of a totally made-up world. This could be why he is called ‘The Father of Modern Fantasy’ and is one of the most read authors of all time.
The book is so detailed and dense that I believe that I would have had trouble coming up with all of the images myself. My memories from the film allowed my imagination to just fill in the extra details—which there were a lot of. For example, I had never heard of Tom Bombadil, the master of the woods, who was a major part of Book I. I was also able to concentrate on the numerous songs that are incorporated throughout. They are beautiful poems that must have taken more than a bit of creativity.
Book I denotes the acquisition of The Ring by Frodo and the beginning of his journey to Mordor. His quest begins with friends and relatives, Merry, Pippin, and Sam Gamgee. Along the way, he meets more friends that help him escape The Black Riders and Gollum. Eventually, the fellowship is formed in Rivendell and they begin their journey south meeting more friend and foe along the way. Unfortunately, the fellowship is broken in part by Gondalf The Grey’s fall in Moria and Boromir’s lust for The Ring, but also because Frodo desires to go forward without risking his friends’ lives. Upon his quiet departure, Sam discovers him and they row off together.
Everyone should read The Lord of the Rings at least once.
Did I like it? Yes. I am really happy that I read one of the most loved novels of all time.
Would I read it again? Maybe to my kids.
Did I like it? Yes. I am really happy that I read one of the most loved novels of all time.
Would I read it again? Maybe to my kids.
Food Equivalent: a stick of butter
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