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The Lord of the Rings

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By J.R.R. Tolkien

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| Hardcover | 9780618129010

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In ancient times the Rings of Power were crafted by the Elven-smiths, and Sauron, the Dark Lord, forged the One Ring, filling it with his own power so that he could rule all others. But the One Ring was taken from him, and though he sought it throughout Middle-earth, it remained lost to him. After mContinue

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The Lord of the Rings By J.R.R. Tolkien

orce of HobbitThe upcoming release of the first feature film in the Lord of the Rings trilogy has sparked new interest in all things Tolkien. The Fellowship of the Ring doesn't hit theaters until December 19, but anticipation is already building for ... (read full critics)

bookpage published on Fri, 17 Sep 2010

The Lord of the Rings

Desert Isle Keeper Review The Lord of the Rings (This DIK review was written by a reader) The Lord of the Rings is set in the Third Age of Middle-earth. The Shire is the home of Hobbits, a race largely forgotten by Men and other peoples of Middle-ear ... (read full critics)

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One book to rule them all

Immense... I had always believed in the hands of a master craftsman, in a sublime storyteller. Tolkien in his epic reaffirmed my faith... Tolkien's work is water in a dry place.

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Turpentine said on May 18, 2011 | Add your feedback

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I got the Danish version when I was fourteen, and have read that about 15 times by now. The English version I have only read 2 or 3 times, but this book will stay with me for the rest of my life, no matter which language I read it in. Besides, the Danish translation is pretty darn good too

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Pia said on Sep 27, 2007 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

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i read it several times in italian and now i'm doing it in english.
the story is fantastic because it is beyond space and time and deals with themes of every age.
what makes it enjoyable by everyone is that it contains both the mighty of the Kings and the "simple" of the country.
I often think of ... (continue)

i read it several times in italian and now i'm doing it in english.
the story is fantastic because it is beyond space and time and deals with themes of every age.
what makes it enjoyable by everyone is that it contains both the mighty of the Kings and the "simple" of the country.
I often think of great battles and of the ancient glory of Gondor reading the appendix.
But the chapter I like the most is three is company: an innocent and merry journey through a beatiful and peaceful land, with just an unknown shadow that makes it an adventure.
There is too muchto say and I will enjoy to have a discussion with anyone very much, so every feedback is most welcome.

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F.D.C. said on Oct 6, 2010 about the Leather Bound edition | 1 feedback

The book in a sentence

But you have been chosen, and you must therefore use such strength and heart and wists as you have. (Gandalf)
My favorite book now e forever, and ever, and ever

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Cara_event said on Oct 5, 2011 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

Re-read

Beautiful. The themes will teach you many things about courage, boldness, honor, authority, faith, friendship, loyalty, beauty, value, and the seductive power of selfishness, pride, and evil. A must read for everyone. It softens the heart and inspires.

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Brandon Current said on Sep 1, 2011 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

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The book that hooked me on reading

This is the book that started my love of reading. I've lost count of the number of times I've read it over the last 21 years (over 30, I'm sure). I still read it once a year (usually in winter in front of a fire, if I can). I've made a study of Tolkien since then and can't speak highly enough of ... (continue)

This is the book that started my love of reading. I've lost count of the number of times I've read it over the last 21 years (over 30, I'm sure). I still read it once a year (usually in winter in front of a fire, if I can). I've made a study of Tolkien since then and can't speak highly enough of him and his great work.

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Scottworthy said on Dec 15, 2010 about the Others edition | Add your feedback