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J. R. Tolkien's The Lord Of The Rings

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Many years ago, an author, J.R.R Tolkien created the best fantasy books ever made. The book trilogy, The Lord of the Rings (containing The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King), is set in a world created by Tolkien, called Middle Earth. The books are about a small hobbit on a big quest. The main character, Frodo, inherits a magical ring that could cause the end of the world. With a fellowship of man, hobbit, elf, and dwarf alike, Frodo goes on a quest to Mt. Doom to destroy this ring. Along the way, he and his friends encounter many obstacles of astounding proportions, which they must deal with to finish their quest. Tolkien combines many elements in his trilogy, including great characters, a solid setting, and an amazing plot to bring The Lord of the Rings to life. …show more content…

When reading the books, you feel as if you are with them in their fellowship enduring the adventure among them. The way Tolkien uses the characters to add atmosphere to the story is great. Each character is highly detailed, physically and emotionally. When you meet a new character in the book, Tolkien describes him/her brilliantly. For example, in Return of the King, Tolkien describes when Pippin meets Denethor, the King of Minas Tirith. "Then the old man looked up. Pippin saw his carven face with his proud bones and skin like ivory, and the long curved nose between the dark deep eyes; and he was reminded not so much of Boromir as of Aragorn." Throughout the story, you get to know them well. The characters are so strongly described that you will either love or hate their distingue

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