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The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien

jenmangler's review against another edition

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1.0

I really enjoyed the movies, but reading the books was such a slog for me. It was work. I didn't enjoy it. Since I loved the movies I know I really like the stories and the characters, so I don't quite know why I found the books so unenjoyable. I really wanted to like them, too. Just couldn't get into them.

jessamcelwain's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional 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

It's my favorite book series of all time--definitely my happy place! It's definitely a literary classic and a must-read for everyone/anyone who loves fantasy. 

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alitasharing's review against another edition

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5.0

I return to this series every couple of years since I first read it when I was 12 - never fails.

mossgarden's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging inspiring 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

I am so glad I finally read this. It can be slow but when it gets good it gets so very good. Only wish we had more character development and scenes with character's interacting with each other, I love them so much I just want to hear all their small moments too.

eowyn_of_anniera's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny inspiring sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Detailed descriptions. Deep characters. 

tderleth's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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? No

5.0

fredrik_nk's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective 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? No

dylangbar's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny inspiring medium-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

4.25

Short little traipse of a book 

sofiarhidalgo's review against another edition

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A Sociedade do Anel
Livro I✅ 03 Maio 2020
Livro II✅ 11 Maio 2020

As Duas Torres
Livro III✅ 15 Junho 2020
Livro IV✅ 19 Junho 2020

O Retorno do Rei
Livro V✅ 14 Julho 2020
Livro VI✅ 19 Julho 2020

caitlinjrchurch's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging emotional hopeful tense
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0