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sarahgaelsbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
hayhayhayeo's review against another edition
4.0
I liked the tirade against Stalinist Russia--oops, I mean Sharkey-ist Shire--towards the end.
Unfortunately, this one did not have Ents.
Also I was disappointed by the reunion of Sam and Frodo with Merry and Pippin. It was kind of like "Oh hey, you just did all that magnificent shit and you got back a couple hours ago but yeah I'm serving some shit now we'll catch up later k bye." Merry and Pippin did magnificent shit too, but no one seemed that concerned over the fact that they were reunited (didn't it feel so good?). I wanted hobbit tears. Delicious hobbit tears.
Unfortunately, this one did not have Ents.
Also I was disappointed by the reunion of Sam and Frodo with Merry and Pippin. It was kind of like "Oh hey, you just did all that magnificent shit and you got back a couple hours ago but yeah I'm serving some shit now we'll catch up later k bye." Merry and Pippin did magnificent shit too, but no one seemed that concerned over the fact that they were reunited (didn't it feel so good?). I wanted hobbit tears. Delicious hobbit tears.
cmartin9's review against another edition
5.0
5/5 "it was amazing"
Recommended reading. Will re-read.
It's probably been at least a decade since the last time I read The Lord of the Rings. Definitely a story I appreciate more now as the years have passed, and I suspect my appreciation will grow further the next time I read it.
Found myself on the verge of tears more than once during Return of the King. So much honor, character, valor, kindness, loyalty, dignity, respect...it goes on and on. There so many praiseworthy aspects of this epic. Even just the simpler, older style of English used is refreshing in some way.
The only "flaw" I really can think of--and of course this is purely my opinion--is that the conclusion describing the scouring of the Shire felt like a sort of unnecessary addition; a little superfluous, perhaps. I'd be curious to hear an interpretation on those chapters from someone who thinks more deeply of this story than I do.
(conditionally "finished." In reality, for the first time, I did NOT read the appendices.)
Recommended reading. Will re-read.
It's probably been at least a decade since the last time I read The Lord of the Rings. Definitely a story I appreciate more now as the years have passed, and I suspect my appreciation will grow further the next time I read it.
Found myself on the verge of tears more than once during Return of the King. So much honor, character, valor, kindness, loyalty, dignity, respect...it goes on and on. There so many praiseworthy aspects of this epic. Even just the simpler, older style of English used is refreshing in some way.
The only "flaw" I really can think of--and of course this is purely my opinion--is that the conclusion describing the scouring of the Shire felt like a sort of unnecessary addition; a little superfluous, perhaps. I'd be curious to hear an interpretation on those chapters from someone who thinks more deeply of this story than I do.
(conditionally "finished." In reality, for the first time, I did NOT read the appendices.)
ke14's review against another edition
slow-paced
3.75
After several attempts over 20 years, I finally managed to finish this book (thanks to the audiobook narrated by Andy Serkis). Overall, I enjoyed it, I still struggled with Tolkien’s writing style but found it less cumbersome than The Two Towers. The pacing felt a bit better and you get a bit more into the emotions of the characters as they deal with their struggles but I still feel like I needed more of that. I wanted to feel more like how I do when I watch the films, and I find the writing is just a bit too stuffy to adequately relay the enormity of those emotions.
copper42's review against another edition
4.0
Somehow this one was harder than Two Towers this time around.
but wow.... not talking about mental issues coming from war sure made a good story. though I really hope he got some sort of relief from writing it
but wow.... not talking about mental issues coming from war sure made a good story. though I really hope he got some sort of relief from writing it
paul_e's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this one, too! The ending was very satisfying. The whole story of The Lord of the Rings was truly great.
The movies have great visuals, but otherwise can't come close to the books.
I'm looking forward to rereading these books!
The movies have great visuals, but otherwise can't come close to the books.
I'm looking forward to rereading these books!
coraliep97's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-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
4.5
zatara20's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
inspiring
sad
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? Yes
5.0