![]() And yet, it is, after all, my favorite book, and really, after having recently re-read it, it is high time, I think, to put my thoughts down about what makes it a book of such special magnificence.įor some interesting trivia check out my 10 Amazing Facts about Lord of the Rings Concerning Hobbits This, along with all other illustrations in the review, are by Alan Lee and can be found in the Illustrated Edition of The Lord of the Rings So, for those who already enjoy this book, this review will potentially be superfluous and to those who are put off by fantasy in general, perhaps unconvincing. ![]() Tolkien realized this himself and composed this short verse to describe the way readers approach his work: With its assortment of elves, hobbits, goblins, wizards, and ringwraiths, it is considered simply too odd or bizarre for many readers to even consider. I count myself in that number.Īnd yet, it is a polarizing book which remains opaque and inaccessible to many. Tolkien, it has been widely panned or ignored by critics, but amongst those who have read it and enjoyed it, it is often considered their favorite book. ![]() It stands alone among 20th century fiction as the single greatest story produced in the English language. The Lord of the Rings is a singular book.
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