97 pages 3 hours read

J. R. R. Tolkien

The Fellowship of the Ring

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1955

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Reviews & Readership

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J. R. R. Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring is widely praised for its rich world-building, complex characters, and intricate plot. Many reviewers commend its imaginative scope and linguistic creativity. However, some find its detailed descriptions and slow pacing a challenge. Overall, it is celebrated as a cornerstone of fantasy literature.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Fellowship of the Ring?

A reader who enjoys epic fantasy adventures, richly detailed world-building, and complex characters will revel in J. R. R. Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring. Fans of J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series and George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones will find similar enjoyment in this seminal work of high fantasy.

Recommended

Reading Age

12+years

Lexile Level

860L

Book Details

Genre
Fantasy
Classic Fiction
Action / Adventure
Themes
Relationships: Friendship
Values/Ideas: Power & Greed
Values/Ideas: Good & Evil