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A review by knitreadkate
The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I have wanted to read LOTR for so many years but always found the book too much and could never finish it.
I'm glad I went with the audiobook. Andy Serkis' voice acting is terrific. I can hear and visualise each character so clearly. Gandalf sounds just like Ian McKellen and Boromir is fantastic, identical to Sean Bean. I love it.
The Tom Bambadil part was so cringe and unbearable. I had it on max speed to get through this part.
I have to remember this book was published in 1954. My 2024 attention span is absolutely terrible and found it so difficult to stay focused when the long descriptive parts are long and boring to me.
I really love Sam Gangee and Gimli so far.
I love the fiery heart of Gimli and his interactions with Legolas is enjoyable.
I did find it hard to feel attached to any of the other characters so far.
Highly recommend Andy Serkis' audiobook edition if you have struggled with getting through the book.
I'm glad I went with the audiobook. Andy Serkis' voice acting is terrific. I can hear and visualise each character so clearly. Gandalf sounds just like Ian McKellen and Boromir is fantastic, identical to Sean Bean. I love it.
The Tom Bambadil part was so cringe and unbearable. I had it on max speed to get through this part.
I have to remember this book was published in 1954. My 2024 attention span is absolutely terrible and found it so difficult to stay focused when the long descriptive parts are long and boring to me.
I really love Sam Gangee and Gimli so far.
I love the fiery heart of Gimli and his interactions with Legolas is enjoyable.
I did find it hard to feel attached to any of the other characters so far.
Highly recommend Andy Serkis' audiobook edition if you have struggled with getting through the book.