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venla_reads's review against another edition
5.0
Loved it. The whole trilogy is a 5 star read for me, even though there are a lot of flaws to be recognised. Eowyn deserved better.
juulisbad's review against another edition
2.0
I think there is no single book I've read with less attention as this triology! I really can't understand all the "hype" about The Lord of the rings! Actually I started reading it because I just love game if thrones and someone recommended it to me. I have to admit that there is very much thought in the whole world and history but what I didn't like are the people! The hobbits described as creatures who don't like problems but rather have fun and eat suddenly behave like heroes when they meet Frodo and co. Like " it's very dangerous and I could die but of course I will help you and give my life for your dangerous mission though I don't even know what it is about" ugh lame. And also all characters are either black or white except Gollum who was indeed my favourite character in the series! Two stars because of the heart wrenching ending which was unlike the rest of the book, well written.
beckyytodd's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
the88shrimp's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
ylbirda's review against another edition
3.0
Nakonec jsem to dočetla, četlo se mi to i celkem příjemně, ale fakticky jsem nepřečetla celou knihu, protože jsem vynechala dodatky. Myslím, že kdyby mě to víc nadchlo, klidně bych se do nich pustila, abych se dozvěděla víc, ale asi se bez nich obejdu.
Jelikož jsem knížky dočetla, tak teď koukám na filmy, a ačkoli to vizuálně vypadá moc pěkně, dost mě mrzí, jak zase kvůli většímu napětí a kdoví čemu všemu překopali půlku postav a dělají z nich úplně jiné lidi. A teda ty filmy se táhnou snad ještě pomaleji než ty knížky :D Ale možná je to tím, že koukám na directors cut.
Jelikož jsem knížky dočetla, tak teď koukám na filmy, a ačkoli to vizuálně vypadá moc pěkně, dost mě mrzí, jak zase kvůli většímu napětí a kdoví čemu všemu překopali půlku postav a dělají z nich úplně jiné lidi. A teda ty filmy se táhnou snad ještě pomaleji než ty knížky :D Ale možná je to tím, že koukám na directors cut.
asabin13's review against another edition
5.0
Listening to Andy Serkis narrate this audiobook really elevated the experience
lakinhall's review against another edition
5.0
This book defines the happy ending.
I’m not talking about the cash-only Vietnamese dry-cleaner kinda happy ending.
I’m talking about Samwise Gamgee, if you catch my meaning, sir. Settling back down in the Shire if you follow me. All ends well, Master Frodo.
I’m not talking about the cash-only Vietnamese dry-cleaner kinda happy ending.
I’m talking about Samwise Gamgee, if you catch my meaning, sir. Settling back down in the Shire if you follow me. All ends well, Master Frodo.
cleo2019's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.0
julianh's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
medium-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? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Blood, and War