First let me say that I cannot believe that it has taken me 31 years to begin this series! (When my husband, Jonah, found out I had not read these books, he told me that if I read this series, then he would read The Harry Potter series...we'll see if that works out for us.)
This book is so amazing! I suppose that fantasy is one of my favorite genres because of the unique story lines, and this book is no exception. Tolkien is a master at weaving a story and its characters together. Even though I have seen the movies, I am still able to remove myself from Peter Jackson's interpretation of the characters so that I can imagine them in my head as my own.
I also enjoy the simplicity of Tolkien's story. Basically, there is a group of characters who set out on a journey together, and they encounter hardships along the way. Even though that may sound like a very simple story for a 400+ page book, the different challenges and characters that the group meets along the way keep the story interesting. I also enjoy the character development that goes along with the story: the main character, Frodo, presents all the internal struggles that a true hero experiences. I adore Sam, and how he is the perfect representation of faithful friend. Then, of course, there is Strider, the dark and mysterious ranger.
This book is a true fantasy: I have just to pick it up and open to a page to be pulled right into the world that Tolkien has created within these pages.While I was a little wary of beginning a series (usually I lose interest after the first book), I cannot wait to begin the second book!
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