amarj33t_5ingh's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
The Fellowship of the Ring is the continuum of the Hobbit with a radical difference being it is savagely darker and more nuanced.
Young Frodo Baggins has the fate of Middle-Earth thrust upon him when the wizard Gandalf reveals that his uncle Bilbo's ring, snatched from Gollum, is the fount of dark powers sought by its creator- the dark lord Sauron.
If the weakened Sauron reacquires the ring it would herald his reascension to power and doom Middle Earth to slavery. With former allies turning into foes and deadly orcs invading the lands of men, Frodo and a fellowship set out on a deadly quest to defeat Sauron who is already ten steps ahead of them.
One of the finest and most inspiring works of English literature, Fellowship is somewhat betrayed by its archaic tones. We have protagonists deviating into the history of their world to contextualize their decisions while haphazard placing of events incites many frustrating cliffhangers.
Overall, the attraction of this particular novel lies in its brutal character development. Cherubic Frodo is set upon by the insidious Nazgul, the nine servants of Sauron seeking the ring. Gandalf dies a sanguinary death battling a beast from the era of dark Gods while Prince Boromir is mercilessly slain by the cannabilistic Uruk-Hai. This is a far darker evolution of Middle Earth than the Hobbit allows.
An enjoyable read but be warned, it digresses and deviates in its world building endeavors.
Young Frodo Baggins has the fate of Middle-Earth thrust upon him when the wizard Gandalf reveals that his uncle Bilbo's ring, snatched from Gollum, is the fount of dark powers sought by its creator- the dark lord Sauron.
If the weakened Sauron reacquires the ring it would herald his reascension to power and doom Middle Earth to slavery. With former allies turning into foes and deadly orcs invading the lands of men, Frodo and a fellowship set out on a deadly quest to defeat Sauron who is already ten steps ahead of them.
One of the finest and most inspiring works of English literature, Fellowship is somewhat betrayed by its archaic tones. We have protagonists deviating into the history of their world to contextualize their decisions while haphazard placing of events incites many frustrating cliffhangers.
Overall, the attraction of this particular novel lies in its brutal character development. Cherubic Frodo is set upon by the insidious Nazgul, the nine servants of Sauron seeking the ring. Gandalf dies a sanguinary death battling a beast from the era of dark Gods while Prince Boromir is mercilessly slain by the cannabilistic Uruk-Hai. This is a far darker evolution of Middle Earth than the Hobbit allows.
An enjoyable read but be warned, it digresses and deviates in its world building endeavors.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Spoiler
orchidlilly's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, War, Grief, Stalking, Blood, and Injury/injury detail
Moderate: Xenophobia, Alcohol, Murder, Animal death, and Classism
Minor: Animal cruelty, Fire/Fire injury, Fatphobia, Animal death, Death of parent, Drug use, Racism, and Torture
achingallover's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
sad
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
4.5
I cannot be objective about this, but also it is just so good. The feeling of grief for the times long past, and the things they must do.
Serkis is of course an excellent narrator as well.
Bilbo's parting song, Gimli leaving Lorien, Boromir's moment of temptation, Sam... just Sam... I love it and I definitely am not crying.
Serkis is of course an excellent narrator as well.
Bilbo's parting song, Gimli leaving Lorien, Boromir's moment of temptation, Sam... just Sam... I love it and I definitely am not crying.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Injury/injury detail, Blood, Grief, Xenophobia, and Violence
Moderate: Classism, Alcohol, and War
Minor: Death of parent
onalark's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
informative
inspiring
tense
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? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Stalking, Violence, Death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Grief and Addiction
Minor: War
puttingwingsonwords's review against another edition
adventurous
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Xenophobia, Death, and Violence
Minor: Drug use, Confinement, Torture, War, Alcohol, and Animal death
madamenovelist's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Blood
Moderate: Grief, Stalking, Ableism, Animal death, Xenophobia, and Racism
corroden's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Don't be fooled, this isn't actually it's own book. It's just part one of the Lord of the Rings, with two more parts.
Anyhow, it not only formed my childhood my faith and my hopes, but also taught me things about the world that I am still realizing to this day.
You may not agree, but that's where I sit.
Anyhow, it not only formed my childhood my faith and my hopes, but also taught me things about the world that I am still realizing to this day.
You may not agree, but that's where I sit.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
It is long, it is slowish, and my Lord knows it is a good book.usually_sleep_deprived's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Death
gnomee_k's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
slow-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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Murder, Injury/injury detail, and Grief
Moderate: Animal death and Blood
Minor: War and Xenophobia
brook_loves_books's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Ended in a bit of a cliff hanger, requiring that you read the next book. I think it definitely sets up the next 2 books well.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence and Death
Minor: Alcohol