The Fellowship of the Ring
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One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them.
In ancient times the Rings of Power were crafted by the Elven-smiths, and Sauron, the Dark Lord, forged the One Ring, filling it with his own power so that he could rule all others. But the One Ring was taken from him, and though he sought it throughout Middle-earth, it remained lost to him. After many ages it fell into the hands of Bilbo Baggins, as told in The Hobbit.
In a sleepy village in the Shire, young Frodo Baggins finds himself faced with an immense task, as his elderly cousin Bilbo entrusts the Ring to his care. Frodo must leave his home and make a perilous journey across Middle-earth to the Cracks of Doom, there to destroy the Ring and foil the Dark Lord in his evil purpose.
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3 primary books4 released books#1 in The Lord of the Rings
The Lord of the Rings is a 4-book series with 3 released primary works first released in 1883 with contributions by J.R.R. Tolkien.
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Middle-earth Universe is a 5-book series with 5 released primary work first released in 1937 with contributions by J.R.R. Tolkien.
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A long time ago I tried to read this book. I made it to page 65 before finally giving up. Tolkien uses so many descriptions and adds SO many characters! It becomes overwhelming and boring.
I opted instead for this audiobook. It was intended for radio audiences. It was SO much better. It doesn't say it was abridged, but it used different voice actors to differentiate the different character's dialog. That sped up the pace drastically. Finally I was able to enjoy the world that so many others have raved about.
Before I didn't want anything to do with the books. Now I can't wait to start the next one.
This book is such a comfort and joy, and I love it more every time I read it. Easily my favorite part of my favorite novel; and the novel that I think is the greatest of any book I've read. The Lord of the Rings is so incredibly special.
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