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jennarauhaton's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
mafiabadgers's review against another edition
Started reading it this morning to make Jake happy. I didn't even get out of the Roman numeral pages. Arabic digits are yet beyond me. I've had a headache all day. Sorry Jake.
milesofmyles's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-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
4.0
jorgealfredorf's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
justyntennant's review against another edition
challenging
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
slaitine's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
tense
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
5.0
luwore's review against another edition
informative
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
hadeanstars's review against another edition
4.0
The first half was difficult. It starts with a very archaic, almost biblical style. It’s known that this was Tolkien’s proposed sequel to The Hobbit, but the publisher rejected it for being too dry, so he wrote The Lord of the Rings instead. Smart move in hindsight.
By the second half I was really enjoying this, and some of the folk tales were just wonderful; Tolkien can really write.
But this is not entirely a readable book. It seems to be more of a comprehensive source for later, greater works. Still, very enjoyable if you can stick with it.
By the second half I was really enjoying this, and some of the folk tales were just wonderful; Tolkien can really write.
But this is not entirely a readable book. It seems to be more of a comprehensive source for later, greater works. Still, very enjoyable if you can stick with it.