The Fellowship of the Ring
One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkeness bind them.
In ancient times the Rings of Power were crafted by the Elven-smiths, and Sauron, The Dark Lord, forged the One Ring, filling it with his own power so that he could rule all others. But the One Ring was taken from him, and though he sought it throughout Middle-earth, it remained lost to him. After many ages it fell into the hands of Bilbo Baggins, as told in The Hobbit.
In a sleepy village in the Shire, young Frodo Baggins finds himself faced with an immense task, as his elderly cousin Bilbo entrusts the Ring to his care. Frodo must leave his home and make a perilous journey across Middle-earth to the Cracks of Doom, there to destroy the Ring and foil the Dark Lord in his evil purpose.
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J. R. R. Tolkien
J. R. R. Tolkien, the creator of Middle-earth, was not just a writer; he was a weaver of worlds, a philologist whose deep understanding of language and mythology breathed life into epic landscapes, timeless characters, and legends that still captivate readers around the world. Born in 1892 in Bloemfontein, South Africa, Tolkien’s early years were marked by tragedy—his father’s untimely death and the loss of his mother, both of which shaped the tone of his writing. His roots in the English countryside, where he moved as a child, became the fertile ground for the stories that would define an entire genre.
The Lord of the Rings
Also known as LOTR.
In the depths of Middle-earth, a world steeped in ancient magic and timeless lore, the battle between light and darkness unfolds in The Lord of the Rings. This epic journey takes readers on a quest that is as much about the strength of friendship and hope as it is about the epic clash between good and evil. Tolkien’s richly crafted world is more than a backdrop for an adventure—it’s a living, breathing realm filled with its own histories, cultures, and landscapes, where every corner teems with legend.
The Lord of the Rings consists of three primary books, and includes one additional book that complement the series but is not considered mandatory reads — considered a complete series. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
Book Reviews
I actually read The Fellowship of the Ring after The Two Towers, which might sound like a strange way to approach the series, but it didn't take away from the experience at all. If anything, it added a layer of depth to the journey I had already embarked on. After being swept away by the second book and its epic battles and quests, going back to the beginning felt like stepping into the roots of something grander, a foundation that set up everything I had already come to love about the story.
The Fellowship of the Ring is the first book of The Lord of the Rings trilogy. If you call yourself a fantasy fan and you haven't read this book, you should be ashamed yourself! The Fellowship of the Ring is one of the greatest fantasy books ever and everybody should read it. I can highly recommend this book to all fantasy fans.