J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings Review

Overall Rating

The depth of Character development.
The story itself.
The language used.
And MUCH more...

People can complain all they like about how long The Lord of the Rings is, but to me, it's just too short!

This is THE book to define the fantasy genre, even if (like me) you weren't that interested in the genre to begin with, this book will change that. The story itself is amazing, with so much depth. Because not all of the information Professor Tolkien wanted to give to the reader could fit within the story's pages, there is an appendices at the back of The Return of the King to fill in any gaps. Once you start to read this book you will not put it down, which is one of the reasons this book is for many (like me), just too short. I have made a habit of reading The Lord of the Rings at least twice a year. I am one of the people who have been introduced to The Lord of the Rings through its film adaptation by Peter Jackson, and I can say that I am very grateful.

One of the reasons The Lord of the Rings is my favourite book, is the language used in the book. Tolkien has beautifully described with amazing detail the world that he has created. He not only created a story, but as Tolkien intended, a British mythology. He has created a world fleshed out with languages (Elvish, Dwarvish...), histories, characters and much more. Tolkien's legacy of Middle Earth is so detailed, you will find yourself wishing that this really was the world a long time ago.

Overall notes: I recommend the Tolkien books, not just to the fans of the fantasy genre, but to the whole world, and I wish this book would have the same effect on you as it did me.