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It's tough to review a book like this: so sweeping and epic, yet so deep and personal for many. I'm not going to write about the objective merits of the book, there are plenty of other reviews out there that will cover that territory. I prefer to focus on what speaks to me with each reading, as this is the kind of book that demands multiple readings. I can only dream of achieving Christopher Lee's goalpost of reading LOTR once a year every year for decades. But this year in particular, there wer
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Return of the King is one of my favorite books of all time, and for good reason. This reread left me so emotional, highlighting many sections, and just really appreciating Tolkien's prose, his characterization, and the influences on his work. There's really not more I can say other than this is an incredible book!
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Wow! Wonderful book and story! Tolkien was a master writer! I loved every moment!
Rather than try to write a review of this final volume of the Lord of the Rings, I will just list some of my favorite quotes:
“The hasty stroke goes oft astray.”
“A traitor may betray himself and do good that he does not intend.”
Eowyn
“Too often have I heard of duty. But am I not of the House of Eorl, a shieldmaiden and not a dry-nurse? I have waited on faltering feet long enough. Since they falter no longer, it seems, may I not now spend my life as I will?”
“I can ride and wield a blade, and I do n ...more
“The hasty stroke goes oft astray.”
“A traitor may betray himself and do good that he does not intend.”
Eowyn
“Too often have I heard of duty. But am I not of the House of Eorl, a shieldmaiden and not a dry-nurse? I have waited on faltering feet long enough. Since they falter no longer, it seems, may I not now spend my life as I will?”
“I can ride and wield a blade, and I do n ...more
FINALLY finished the poor book.
I promise the lengthy delay is a reflection of myself not the book. The book is great. Sure it can be a bit of a trudge at times. But journey is incredible. It ended the story beautifully.
I promise the lengthy delay is a reflection of myself not the book. The book is great. Sure it can be a bit of a trudge at times. But journey is incredible. It ended the story beautifully.
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