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A review by wuthrinheights
The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
medium-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
4.0
After reading (and loving The Hobbit) months ago, I've been itching to try out The Lord of the Rings. Younger me would never have guessed that I'll be reading these books. I used to think it was utterly boring and weird that my sister loved it so much. I'm afraid I could be a bigger fan than her.
The prologue was a little slow, as it talked about the history of hobbits but it was nice to read a recap of Bilbo's adventures. After that, the book picked up nicely.
The Fellowship of the Ring had a lovely, warm feel to it. The peculiar and lovable hobbits, the various types of relationships between hobbits and other creatures, the historical lore, the silly singing in between scenes, the woods and food and magic. It was all-engaging.
I am incredibly in awe of Tolkien's talent in creating this world and all the languages and lore. I can't wrap my mind around it, but he is as close to real magic as can be.
I've been reading this book slowly. I'll read one chapter, close it and think about it, and wanting to dive back in. If I'm not reading it, I'm thinking about it. Like Gollum and his obsession with the ring. It beckons to me again and again. Hypnotising.
However, reading this book also spiked up my anxiety. I was constantly worried for Frodo. Is he doing the right thing? How will he know where to go? Can he trust his friends accompanying him? Will he succumb to the power of the ring like how it affected Gollum and Bilbo? Is he safe around whoever he meets on his journey? I felt like a worried mum! I couldn't rest until I know he was really safe.
Going into Book 2, I've grown attached to the hobbits, especially Frodo and Sam, who were so sweet and lovable. Their friendship melts my heart. And I'm certainly fond of Aragorn, who I think was really cool and a lovely addition to the group. Sometimes I wished I could've been there with them (despite the many dangers).
After a while, I've grown less anxious and I've enjoyed it more and more. The Company was growing on me and I felt more safe with all their different talents and characteristics. I was speeding through the last eight chapters and almost held my breath through it all.
This book made me gasp in shock and laugh out loud and snicker to myself. At times, I couldn't put it down. I am terribly curious about the next two books and I absolutely could not wait to devour them too.
The prologue was a little slow, as it talked about the history of hobbits but it was nice to read a recap of Bilbo's adventures. After that, the book picked up nicely.
The Fellowship of the Ring had a lovely, warm feel to it. The peculiar and lovable hobbits, the various types of relationships between hobbits and other creatures, the historical lore, the silly singing in between scenes, the woods and food and magic. It was all-engaging.
I am incredibly in awe of Tolkien's talent in creating this world and all the languages and lore. I can't wrap my mind around it, but he is as close to real magic as can be.
I've been reading this book slowly. I'll read one chapter, close it and think about it, and wanting to dive back in. If I'm not reading it, I'm thinking about it. Like Gollum and his obsession with the ring. It beckons to me again and again. Hypnotising.
However, reading this book also spiked up my anxiety. I was constantly worried for Frodo. Is he doing the right thing? How will he know where to go? Can he trust his friends accompanying him? Will he succumb to the power of the ring like how it affected Gollum and Bilbo? Is he safe around whoever he meets on his journey? I felt like a worried mum! I couldn't rest until I know he was really safe.
Going into Book 2, I've grown attached to the hobbits, especially Frodo and Sam, who were so sweet and lovable. Their friendship melts my heart. And I'm certainly fond of Aragorn, who I think was really cool and a lovely addition to the group. Sometimes I wished I could've been there with them (despite the many dangers).
After a while, I've grown less anxious and I've enjoyed it more and more. The Company was growing on me and I felt more safe with all their different talents and characteristics. I was speeding through the last eight chapters and almost held my breath through it all.
This book made me gasp in shock and laugh out loud and snicker to myself. At times, I couldn't put it down. I am terribly curious about the next two books and I absolutely could not wait to devour them too.