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The Fellowship Of The Ring: Being the First Part of The Lord of the Rings (The Lord of the Rings, 1)

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The Fellowship of the Ring is the first volume in J.R.R. Tolkien's epic adventure tale, The Lord of the Rings.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.“A unique, wholly realized other world, evoked from deep in the well of Time, massively detailed, absorbingly entertaining, profound in meaning.”—The New York Times Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ William Morrow Paperbacks; Reissue edition (September 18, 2012)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 432 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0547928211


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 10


Reading age ‏ : ‎ 12 years and up


Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 860L


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1 x 8.5 inches


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    • A Timeless Tale
In "The Fellowship of the Ring," Tolkien masterfully constructs a world of staggering depth and complexity. The narrative, steeped in rich lore and history, unfolds with a meticulousness that echoes the grandeur of legendary epics. Characters, each uniquely etched, embark on a quest that is as perilous as it is poignant, revealing the multifaceted nature of courage and friendship. The prose, a harmonious blend of eloquence and clarity, invites the reader to traverse Middle-earth, a realm where myth and reality coalesce. This seminal work in fantasy literature not only sets the benchmark for the genre but also stands as a timeless testament to the power of storytelling. As the inaugural volume of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, it promises a journey replete with awe and wonder, an adventure that continues to enrapture its audience. Tolkien masterly weaves in Christian themes, particularly in the portrayal of sacrifice, redemption, and the struggle between good and evil. Gandalf's perspective on Gollum is particularly poignant, embodying the Christian ethos of pity and forgiveness. He expresses a deep sense of compassion for Gollum, recognizing the tragic nature of his corruption by the Ring. This moment serves as a powerful reminder of the potential for redemption in even the most fallen characters. It's a profound lesson in empathy and understanding, emphasizing the importance of mercy over judgment. Gandalf's approach towards Gollum reflects a deep-seated Christian value, underscoring the potential for grace and forgiveness in a world marred by sin and darkness. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2023 by Michael T.
    • The Fellowship of The Ring - Part 1 The Lord of The Rings
The Lord of The Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien is sometimes referred to as a trilogy. By Tolkien's standards this isn't accurate, as that position discounts The Hobbit (There and Back again.) The Hobbit for short is the Prequel telling Bilbo's adventures with the ring. The Fellowship of The Ring starts with Bilbo at an advanced age for a Hobbit preparing to leave. Thus putting his nephew Frodo in charge of everything. Sometime advances and we are taken on Frodo's Journey with the time. Most notably important to this book since the movie with Liv Tyler in it. Is the Last chapter The Flight of The Ford as this is how Tolkien meant Frodo to escape the Black Riders. It is very different from Peter Jackson's script. I have been reading these stories through on my own once a year since the age of 10. Before that I would buddy read with my grandmother and her mother. For me they never get old or boring. Gandalf and Strider have always been my favorite characters. Although as I grew up I began to appreciate the importance of the other characters. Along with this quote "All gold does not glitter. All who wander are not lost." * Small note about reading on Kindle: My review prompt popped up between Book one and two , leading me to believe Amazon wished each part of The Fellowship of Ring done separately as a a review and so that is how I sent in this review too early I later learned. After I read about the formation of Company. I knew the book personally to know the whole book didn't end at the Ford that's about 50%. This however , could confuse a first time reader when they see Book 2 and think its time for The 2 towers. No no there over 200 + pages of this book which I won't give anything away I would rate this book above 5 star's if I could. However after this confusion with the review prompt. I would have to say since I have a choice between my physical hard bound copy and the Kindle version. I prefer my physical book for this and the fact the covers of my kindle books changed to artwork I don't care for at all. For the price I paid . I don't like this at all. If the cover art is going to change I think kindle books should either been done differently or you should be able to choose a cover you like. The artwork didn't change until after I started reading it. Never experienced this before in over 10 years of reading kindle books. Seems very odd to this reader. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2023 by Her Royal Peepness Princess HoneyBunny Blayze
    • Still Excellent after 60 Years
I first read The Lord of the Rings in 1964 and almost every year after. I love the books even after reading 60 times!
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2024 by Mary Lynn
    • Grew in the Telling
The tale grew in the telling, as Tolkien put it. The Lord of the Rings began as a sequel to Tolkien's successful children's book, The Hobbit. The early drafts of the story were written in the same lighthearted manner as the Hobbit in a style quite different from the stories of the Elves, posthumously published as the Silmarilion, that Tolkien considered his real life's work. Very soon, however, the tale took on a darker and grander tone. Tolkien's two worlds that briefly touched in the Hobbit, came together to produce the epic tale of the War of the Ring and the end of the Elder Days of the Eldar. The Hobbit is a children's book that adults can enjoy. The Lord of the Rings is the book for those children who enjoyed the Hobbit who are now grown up. The Elves no longer sit in trees and sing silly songs. They are the Firstborn, ancient beings of great ability and nobility who have their own sorrows. The Dwarves become the noble Khazad, the Naugrim with a fierce loyalty to kin and friends and ever willing to fight for their rights. Gandalf grows from being a cantankerous conjurer to a mighty enemy of Sauron. Bilbo's ring of invisibility, which he used to avoid unpleasant callers, becomes the One Ring, whose wearer can obtain absolute power, at the cost of his soul. The Hobbits also grow in the course of the story. Bilbo Baggins began as little more than baggage at the beginning of The Hobbit., but emerged as a great hero by the end. Frodo and company are less helpless in the beginning of the Fellowship of the Ring, but they still need rescuing. The Hobbits are decidedly minor members of the Company of the Ring, at least until the end of the first book. . By the end of the story, they have grown great enough to stand with the wizards and warriors, yet their humbler perspective continues to be essential in bringing the story to the level of the reader. The Lord of the Rings told from the viewpoint of Gandalf or Aragorn would be a different, and more remote story. Tolkien always disavowed any connection between the events in the Lord of the Rings and the real life events that occurred during its writing. I am not sure that I believe him. Tolkien did not consciously model the War of the Ring on World War II and Sauron was not based on Hitler, but I cannot imagine that a writer's life experiences wouldn't have great influence on his writings. In Tolkien's case, there seem to be certain themes in the Lord of the Rings that must have been based on Tolkien's own experiences in in both World Wars. One theme repeated several times in the Fellowship is that it is the small and humble who do the real work of saving the world while the great have their minds on other things. While the elves, wizards and warriors fight desperately to save Middle Earth, it is the insignificant Hobbits whose acts of heroism save the day. The Hobbits do not want to be kings or win glory in battle. They do not really want to be the ones to save the world. All the Hobbits want to do is their part for Middle Earth and then go back to the Shire. As Sam might put it, they have a job to do. Surely, Tolkien based his Hobbits on the common British enlisted men who served under him in World War I. The generals and statesmen made great plans for reordering the world, but it was the courage of the ordinary soldiers who won the war. There is also a deep sense of loss that pervades the Lord of the Rings. This is not so apparent in the Fellowship of the Ring, except in the chapters dealing with the elves, especially in Lothlorien. This feeling of loss, that much that is good in Middle Earth must pass away even if Sauron is defeated becomes especially poignant in The Return of the King so perhaps I should discuss it more in a review of that part of the trilogy. This feeling of loss, even in victory, must come from Tolkien's own experiences. In both world wars, Britain was victorious over German aggression, the good guys won, but after both wars Britain and the world was forever changed. In some ways, this change was for the better, yet much that was good about the prewar world was gone forever. By the time the Lord of the Rings was published in the 1950's, Tolkien might well have felt like one of his Eldar, living in a world that was no longer his. The Fellowship of the Ring, then, is more than simply a fantasy, but a serious, though fun, story dealing with serious themes of plot and characterization. I am convinced that the Lord of the Rings will be one of the few books from the twentieth century still read centuries from now. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2015 by David Hoffman

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