Lord of the rings book review năm 2024

the best-known and best-loved fantasy series of all time. J.R.R. Tolkien's story of a quest to destroy a magic ring was first published in 1954, and has been popular ever since. For inspiration, Tolkien drew on both ancient epics such as Beowulf and his own experiences of WWI. The resulting tale is immense in scope, drawing on thousands of years of fictional history, but also intimate and personal, exploring the friendships between the characters and the heavy toll the quest takes on them.

The Lord of the Rings himself is the Dark Lord Sauron, who resides ‘in the land of Mordor where the shadows lie’. In ages past, he forged twenty Rings of Power, which he divided up among the races of Middle Earth: three for the elves, seven for the dwarves, nine for the race of men, and one he kept himself, a master ring that controlled all the others. He tried to use his power to dominate Middle Earth, but in a great war he was thrown down and the One Ring lost. Now he is returning, and it is up to Frodo Baggins, a hobbit from the Shire, to carry the One Ring to Mordor and destroy it in the fires of Mount Doom.

Despite being published as a trilogy, it is actually one book divided into three:

The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King. It is denser and has a more adult sensibility than Tolkien’s previous book set in Middle-Earth, The Hobbit, to which it is the sequel (though it can be read by all ages). There are hundreds of characters, and the world of Middle-Earth is described in incredible detail. It is thematically rich, and though Tolkien intentionally avoided allegory, he nevertheless imbued it with poetry and symbolism.

The emotional core of the book is the relationship between Frodo and his best friend, Samwise Gamgee. After spending

Fellowship among friends, they are forced to abandon them and continue the quest alone. They are very atypical heroes, small and vulnerable, used to home comforts (as all hobbits are), but having to take on a heavy burden and face the wider world. There are clear parallels to be made with the experience of young soldiers in WWI, and Tolkien himself stated that Sam was ‘a reflexion of the English soldier, of the privates and batmen I knew in the 1914 war, and recognised as so far superior to myself’.

Where Tolkien differs from his legion of imitators is in his ethos.

The Lord of the Rings is a work of deep compassion and care for humanity. There is an emphasis on friendship and brotherhood, an almost egalitarian perspective compared to Sauron’s desire to dominate. The depiction of heroism is also in stark contrast to the traditional ideal of the strong, masculine warrior. This ideal is in fact associated in the book with evil, as it’s the image used by the Ring to tempt those who hold it to use it against Sauron, thereby playing into his hands. Heroism in

Over 60 years ago in 1954, J.R.R. Tolkien unveiled the first installment of his series “Lord of the Rings” with the publication of “The Fellowship of the Ring”. Unknown to him at the time, his series would stand to leave a legacy- one that would bring together communities’ decades after his death and revolutionize the fantasy genre forever. However, in light of the fact that the novel was published literal generations ago, I would like to try my best to analyze whether or not it stacks up today with modern-day fantasy novels.

The story takes place in “Middle-Earth”, an ancient land in which several human-like species- including the dwarves, elves, and hobbits- coincide. The story features a character introduced in a previous Middle-earth novel from Tolkien, Bilbo Baggins, who plays the same role, after 60 years following his last appearance. In celebration of the 111th birthday of Bilbo, a relative of the family, Frodo Baggins, is given an all-powerful ring- said to have been forged by Sauron the Dark Lord and infused with magical powers. As Frodo soon finds out from Gandalf the Grey, another wizard, the ring enables Sauron to enslave and dominate all of humanity, which for obvious reasons, poses a threat to Bilbo and his entire species. Determined, he sets off on an adventure to destroy the ring, accompanied by some of his Hobbit-friends. The trip intensifies as time goes on, and as Bilbo explores the vast lands of Middle-earth, he meets a number of new traveling companions. Together, they conquest further and meet new challenges to approach.

I read the first book of this series quite some time ago, and even as a 7th grader, was able to read and comprehend most parts of the book. Though with that being said, I would not recommend this novel for someone who is similarly aged. It’s always worth remembering that the book is 60 years old, so the language is bound to be slightly more difficult to read. There’s also the fact that Tolkien presents readers with an enormous amount of lore, and it can be a challenge to understand all the details.

When reading through this book, I found myself completely immersed in the story. Tolkien does a marvelous job with engaging readers in his story. The world he has created is described in such animated detail, that nearly anyone can get hooked on his story. If you decide to skip this book, but are still interested in reading a similar fantasy novel, I would give George R.R. Martin’s “A Song of Ice and Fire” book trilogy a try. While it’s true that the novels in this series bear many similarities to “Lord of the Rings”, Martin’s books usually move at faster paces, with a greater number of surprises and unexpected endings.

In spite of the fact that the book may at times be difficult to get through, Tolkien illuminates his stories with rich language, backstory, and imagery; and for these reasons and more, the novel is certainly worth a try.

Grade 10

Why is LOTR difficult to read?

However, reading The Lord of the Rings can be an intimidating task for many readers, especially those who are new to the fantasy genre or an older style of writing. With its complex world-building, intricate plot, and numerous characters, the novel can be overwhelming at first.

Is LOTR a good book to read?

And by pulling it off, Tolkien created the single most important manifestation of Fantasy that has ever and will ever be written. The Lord of the Rings has rightly been named a classic. It is part of the canon, and it deserves its place. It is entertaining, it is weighty, and it is loved by nearly all.

Why is Lord of the Rings books so popular?

The races of elves, dwarves, and hobbits were all brought into modern usage and made popular with Lord of the Rings. With each of the different peoples in Middle Earth having their own mythology and backstories, Tolkien set up a world rich with lore. They seem to fill in the color wheel of Middle Earth.

What age is Lord of the Rings books appropriate for?

So if you think your child has a good enough grasp of vocabulary, and are willing to help them understand some passages. I would say as young as 8, but for most I would say the 10 to 12 range. Originally Answered: What age is appropriate to read Lord of the Rings?