Book Review: The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Lord of the Rings is one of the greatest fantasy novels of modern times. I’ve been familiar with Tolkien’s fantasy world for years after watching Peter Jackson’s films and having read The Hobbit in middle school. And while I had this book on my shelf for close to 10 years, I didn’t have the chance to properly read this book until last year. Each of the 1100 pages of this book is so richly detailed and beautifully written, and Tolkien’s ability to communicate geography, culture, adventure, drama, and more through his words is incredible. There were parts where the story was sedate, but ultimately, this was a worthwhile read and engrossing story.