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The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien
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it was amazing
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"Arise, arise, Riders of Théoden!
Fell deeds awake: fire and slaughter!
spear shall be shaken, shield be splintered,
a sword-day, a red day, ere the sun rises!
Ride now, ride now! Ride to Gondor!

"Pride would be folly that disdained help and counsel at need;"

Sometimes, When one starts reading a book of a series, there's always this urge read through the whole thing as fast as possible. Then, when we're done with all of the series, it's very hard not to wish that it doesn't end here - but will go on for many more days. This is what I felt exactly with the The Lord of The Ring trilogy. What a wonderful journey has it been?. Each volume delivering parts of an incredible, perfectly put story.

Tolkien's Middle Earth is, without any doubt, one of the most detailed, well thought-out, unique, imaginative and wonderful fantasy worlds I have ever come across. And when you place the thrilling plot within this world, what we have is a timeless creation, and one that does not identify any age limit. Starting with the first book, it only ascends in every positive way, never reaching any plateau.

"I'm not used, Master Beregond, to waiting hungry on others while they ear. It is a sore trial for a hobbit, that."

Before finishing, it feels incomplete if I stop without any reference to the trilogy of movies. I think, movies were amazing on their own, while the best changes applied to plot but without any negative impacts to the story. However, the differences are quite significant in the last of the three. Almost the last third is dedicated to the conclusion of the book. Obviously, a movie might not do very well if it's taking a long time beyond the peak of excitement. But Tolkien do the reader justice by continuing with a very fulfilling end with no detail spared.

If one have not read The Lord of The Rings, he or she is missing out literally a world of excitement.

"Rohan had come at last."
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Reading Progress

November 16, 2020 – Started Reading
November 16, 2020 – Shelved
November 17, 2020 –
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November 18, 2020 –
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November 19, 2020 –
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November 20, 2020 – Finished Reading

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message 1: by Leila (new) - added it

Leila An excellent review Tharindu. I loved both reading and watching this wonderful and unique story. Thank you.


Tharindu Dissanayake Leila wrote: "An excellent review Tharindu. I loved both reading and watching this wonderful and unique story. Thank you."
Thank you, Leila!


message 3: by Trevor (new)

Trevor Wiltzen I agree. I must have read that trilogy over ten times since if you can't read more about the story, you can at least read it again. Nice review!


Tharindu Dissanayake Thank you, Trevor!
Wow! Ten Times.. That's amazing!


message 5: by Jeanne (new)

Jeanne I was just this morning thinking of rereading LOTR. Thanks for the review and reminder!


Tharindu Dissanayake Jeanne wrote: "I was just this morning thinking of rereading LOTR. Thanks for the review and reminder!"
Hope you had a great time with it!


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