kdtoverbooked's review against another edition
3.0
This trilogy is on my 100 book challenge list and I decided finishing off the year with a book a month was a good way to go. I was glad that I had watched the films so that a large portion of the world building had been done for me. If you’re a fantasy lover who hasn’t read these books yet, what are you waiting for??
thoefer00's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
adrianab2's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
buzzingbookworm's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
lu_porta's review
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
h3rbatka's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
redservant's review against another edition
5.0
9/10 - I have nothing original to say about these stories, which are beautiful told, brilliantly expansive and imaginative. It is a fantasy story with a strong emotional core driven by values of loyalty, friendship, courage and love. For years I meant to read these books and tried half-heartedly several times but feared their sheer size and reverted to watching the films.
When I found out my partner had the unabridged audiobooks I decided this was how I should approach them, at least at first - and it worked wonderfully. It suits walking particularly well, because it's what the characters are doing most of the time and helps you to become very absorbed in the journey. I know that audiobooks can be contentious, in terms of how much you can say you have truly 'read' a book - but I think that this sort of story, which is heavily influenced by ancient and medieval literature (usually read aloud) and is full of song, suits it very well. Plus, I don't think I would have had the time otherwise. Although, I think I may set aside time in future to read the books now that I've got over my big-book fear.
“All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost;
The old that is strong does not wither,
Deep roots are not reached by the frost.
From the ashes a fire shall be woken,
A light from the shadows shall spring;
Renewed shall be blade that was broken,
The crownless again shall be king.” (By Bilbo)
“Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens.” (Gimli)
“He [Bilbo] used often to say there was only one Road; that it was like a great river: its springs were at every doorstep, and every path was its tributary. 'It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out of your door,' he used to say. 'You step into the Road, and if you don’t keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off to.' . . .” (Frodo / Bilbo)
“Butterbur they call him, thought I, if this delay was his fault, I will melt all the butter in him, I will roast the old fool over a slow fire” (Gandalf)
“He that breaks thing to find out what it is has left the path of wisdom.” (Gandalf)
When I found out my partner had the unabridged audiobooks I decided this was how I should approach them, at least at first - and it worked wonderfully. It suits walking particularly well, because it's what the characters are doing most of the time and helps you to become very absorbed in the journey. I know that audiobooks can be contentious, in terms of how much you can say you have truly 'read' a book - but I think that this sort of story, which is heavily influenced by ancient and medieval literature (usually read aloud) and is full of song, suits it very well. Plus, I don't think I would have had the time otherwise. Although, I think I may set aside time in future to read the books now that I've got over my big-book fear.
“All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost;
The old that is strong does not wither,
Deep roots are not reached by the frost.
From the ashes a fire shall be woken,
A light from the shadows shall spring;
Renewed shall be blade that was broken,
The crownless again shall be king.” (By Bilbo)
“Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens.” (Gimli)
“He [Bilbo] used often to say there was only one Road; that it was like a great river: its springs were at every doorstep, and every path was its tributary. 'It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out of your door,' he used to say. 'You step into the Road, and if you don’t keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off to.' . . .” (Frodo / Bilbo)
“Butterbur they call him, thought I, if this delay was his fault, I will melt all the butter in him, I will roast the old fool over a slow fire” (Gandalf)
“He that breaks thing to find out what it is has left the path of wisdom.” (Gandalf)
obliiviium's review against another edition
5.0
I would like to thank school for not letting me read. Because of you I can proudly say that I am now 1 book behind my schedule and probably underrated this book. Thank you, oh, thank you.
(in all seriousness, I enjojed this book, but I couldn't really get into it as much as I wanted because I had no time)
(in all seriousness, I enjojed this book, but I couldn't really get into it as much as I wanted because I had no time)
hella_riffs's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Man did I want to love this book but it was a slooooow burn. Not my thing…will probably read it again.