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by captaind,
Sep 5, 2003
Pros: Compelling storytelling, detailed world, characters, stunning action scenes, great mythology
Cons: Can be a little over-detailed at times, first book rather boring
The Bottom Line: Simply the best Fantasy Fiction novel EVER.
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by bilbopooh,
May 29, 2001
Pros: the best novel, fantasy or not, ever written
Cons: very long
The Bottom Line: Quite simply, my favorite book in the world. There is nothing like it...it's pure magic. Enter Middle Earth, and leave forever changed.
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by ssjakira1,
May 24, 2003
Pros: This is the masterpiece that opened up the world to fantasy
Cons: If not used to lengthy books, in for a long haul; singing occasionally annoyed me.
The Bottom Line: If youre into fantasy then you should read this because Lord of the Rings is the father and mother of fantasy.
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by mcswarsik,
Aug 19, 2001
Pros: Brave characters. Interesting story in a captivating world
Cons: All good things must end..
Tons of details.
The Bottom Line: A great action fantasy adventure. This humble review can't do it justice.
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by mshawpyle,
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Nov 20, 2000
Pros: Sui generis; numinous and uplifting
Cons: Far too many of the wrong people like it for the wrong reasons. Sigh....
The Bottom Line: Densely layered, textured, deeply realized: a world of its own, and implicating eternal verities and virtues. A triumph, a beacon, and an indispensable work
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by marie_,
Jul 25, 2001
Pros: Only the fact that this is as good as fiction is ever going to get...probably.
Cons: Well...I do know someone who complained about the length..sheesh.
The Bottom Line: A brilliant piece of literature; the height of fantasy fiction.
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by angel011,
Dec 12, 2002
Pros: Great story, great action, magic, elves...
Cons: None for me, but it may be too slow for some
The Bottom Line: One of the best books I've read in my life -- loaded with action, philosophy, magic, mythology... and it's easy to read.
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by _Eowyn_,
Jul 30, 2001
Pros: Perfectly detailed background, interesting characters, can be read on many levels
Cons: Sometimes the poetry can break up the movement in the story.
The Bottom Line: A very good read for most ages, but may require some reading experience.
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by mister_knowall,
Jun 13, 2004
Pros: makes you relive your childhood where everything is possible
Cons: Too many details that you somtimes get lost in them, a bit too long
The Bottom Line: Buy this book, not only because of the story itself, is has become much more than a story
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by JudgeDr,
Oct 19, 2000
Pros: Rich, involving story line. Vivid imagery. Complex characters.
Cons: Unlikely to have a Part 4
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