Best in its Genre (The Lord of the Rings - J.R.R. Tolkien)

Member Name: Tom123

Product:	The Lord of the Rings - J.R.R. Tolkien
Date:	25/09/09 (8 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: best in the genre

Disadvantages: if you've not read it already, you probably live in a cave so wont read this review

What to say about this timeless classic? However I write it, it's not going to do the series justice, it's without a doubt one of the best written, and most groundbreaking novels in this genre.

The plot centres on a group of 'folk' called hobbits, or little folk (note: Not midgets, I was slightly disappointed too :( ). They are sent on a quest to destroy a artifact of ancient evil power (in this case a ring), and go through hell and back to do so.

The charectar development present in Tolkiens writing is second to none. He builds characters up from nothing in to living breathing entitys that you can't help but identify with. The wise old wizard, the bumbling but well meaning friend, the noble warrior, and the scheme traitor, you'll find them all here, and written better than you'll find anywhere else.

If you're a fan of the fantasy genre, and somehow havent yet read LotR I dont know which cave you've been living in, but I suggest taking a day out from it, and reading this asap.

Summary: Outstanding work of genius, go and buy it.