The Fellowship of the Ring

by J. R. R. Tolkien

Paperback, 527 pages

English language

Published May 10, 1999

ISBN:: 978-0-618-00222-1

The Fellowship of the Ring is the first of three volumes of the epic novel The Lord of the Rings by the English author J. R. R. Tolkien. It is followed by The Two Towers and The Return of the King. It takes place in the fictional universe of Middle-earth. It was originally published on 29 July 1954 in the United Kingdom. The volume consists of a foreword, in which the author discusses his writing of The Lord of the Rings, a prologue titled "Concerning Hobbits, and other matters", and the main narrative in Book I and Book II.

52 editions

Chris he/they reviewed The Lord of the Rings (The Lord of the Rings, #1-3) by J. R. R. Tolkien

I waited too long to read this

5 stars

Tolkien is a master of modern fantasy for good reason! I always enjoyed the movies but never got around to reading the source material until this year. If you love the world of Middle-Earth, pick this up for more beautiful world-building. Learn about the Wild Men of the Woods, the healing herbs of Gondor, the conclave of ents, the geography of Mordor, the Scouring of the Shire, and more! Also the appendices are a lot of fun. The list of kings of Arnor and Gondor gets a little tiring, but the Lay of Aragorn and Arwen is a beautiful story showing the start of their legendary love.

I can confirm that Legolas has no dialogue to Frodo Baggins, though he is noted as joining the conversation with the Hobbits in Ithilien after the destruction of the One Ring. He presumably says something to Frodo there.

This book also …

This book also fails to pass the Bechdel test, but there is more dialogue from women here than in the movies. A healer from Gondor has several paragraphs where she tells her (unnamed) relative all about King Elessar, and how magnificent he was in healing the stricken Eowyn and Merry.

Luma reviewed La Fraternité de l'anneau by J. R. R. Tolkien (Le Seigneur des anneaux, #1)

Le début d'une longue aventure

5 stars

Après Bilbo, j'ai décidé d'attaquer le Seigneur des Anneaux. N'ayant jamais vu les films, c'était une découverte, même si j'en savais déjà beaucoup du fait de l'influence colossale que l'œuvre exerce sur la pop culture. Sans surprise, l'univers créé par Tolkien est incroyablement riche, rempli de symboles puisés dans divers mythes. Selon moi la puissance du roman repose sur les descriptions, le rythme de la narration qui retrace à merveille le voyage associée à la sensation de dépaysement et les liens entre les personnages. Ils sont chaleureux entre eux et vis à vis du lecteur, comme des oasis au milieu d'un monde en proie au désespoir.

I Read Dots reviewed The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, The Return of the King by J. R. R. Tolkien

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5 stars

I was introduced to the Lord of the rings trilogy back when I was in my senior year of high school. It was the first fantasy fiction book I have ever read, and I fell in love with the genre. This is not the first time I’ve read this book, it probably isn’t even the 10th or 15th. But I didn’t have it on my Goodreads bookshelves for some reason. Every few years, I re-read the Fellowship of the Ring. Sometimes, I will put on the audiobook before bed. But I decided this year to do a reread of the whole series which I haven’t done in a long time.

Jithendra reviewed The Lord of the Rings (The Lord of the Rings, #1-3) by J. R. R. Tolkien

LOTR opinion

5 stars

favorite novel of all time. better than any other fantasy world imo. Tolkein is a mastermind.

Mikel Iturbe reviewed The Fellowship of the Ring: Being the First Part of The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien (The Lord of the Rings, #1)

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5 stars

Berriz hasi naiz irakurtzen Eraztunen Jauna, ingelesez oraingoan. Nerabe nintzen irakurri nuen azkenaldian, eta bigarrenez irakurtzeak, egia esan, ahaztuta nituen hainbat detaile birgogoratzea ekarri dit.

Fantasiazko generoa gorpuztu duen obra nagusienetakoa, dudarik gabe. Bikaina.

Soh Kam Yung reviewed The Lord of the Rings (The Lord of the Rings, #1-3) by J. R. R. Tolkien

The continuing tale concerning Hobbits that would alter the course of thier world

5 stars

(Note: review based on one of numerous rereading of the book.)

What started out as a request for another story about hobbits (after the success of "The Hobbit") grew in the telling until it became an epic tale about the quest to destroy the One Ring of Sauron; and how it was the 'least of heroes', unlooked-for even by the wise, would prove to be one to fulfil the quest and free Middle-Earth from domination by the Dark Lord.

This book has been released in many editions and in many forms over the years. The one I read was a one-volume edition that celebrates the birth of J.R.R. Tolkien and includes fifty paintings specially commissioned from artist Alan Lee.

Reading it now after watching the Peter Jackson films, it is easy to put the actors in the film into the scenes from the book, modified by the …

(Note: review based on one of numerous rereading of the book.)

Reading it now after watching the Peter Jackson films, it is easy to put the actors in the film into the scenes from the book, modified by the illustrations of Alan Lee of the various places in Middle-Earth. And after all these years, the words in the book still have the 'power' to bring the reader to Middle-Earth and put you in the footsteps of the Fellowship of the Ring as they strive to do what they can to thwart the plans of Sauron and distract him for the peril that is slowly entering his stronghold on hobbit feet.

Acton reviewed The Fellowship of the Ring by J. R. R. Tolkien (The Lord of the Rings, #1)

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4 stars

Dr. Nick Thesiger is a psychologist with a small practice in New York City, and is struggling with both finances and his marriage.

Nick is also the most unreliable narrator possible. As a psychologist, he has flashes of brilliance, but he can also be reprehensible. He is very smart, but is also afflicted with his own mental health issues.

In the beginning of this novel, Nick is sitting in a chair, in prison and shackled, having a conversation with his friend Bill, who is acting as his psychologist. Bill has asked Nick to write down the events of the last week, as he remembers them, hoping that this will help both of them get a better idea of the events in a more timely manner. During his encounter, Nick is obnoxious, argumentative, and arrogant. This is not stated directly, but at this point, the reader knows that Nick has been accused of killing his wife.

And so Nick writes his story, starting with Monday morning. Most of Nick’s narrative chronicles his interactions with patients, and showcases how he morphs into a different character for each. Since his practice is not thriving, he is loathe to lose customers–and that’s what they are, as much as patients. So, even when his patients no longer need to be there, or shouldn’t be there, it’s in his interest to keep them checking in with him so that he can keep billing them. And he has no moral compunctions about this at all.

Nick’s behavior outside of work is bizarre, and even though he is telling the story, it is obvious that he treats his wife, Julie, horribly. Some of the conversation is strange enough to be the warped memory of someone who never sleeps normally. Indeed, there are times when Nick loses track of time, and he is always tired and ready to take a nap.

After sending his narrative to Bill. he is once again led by a guard back to a visiting room, waiting to see his friend. And all along, the reader is wondering what is true, and what is not.

This is the first book in a series, and is cleverly written. I found Nick’s descriptions of his clients to be mostly very interesting to read, and the fact that he included such details in the week’s timeline showcases his unfocused state of mind. This is an intriguing character study of a man who is both totally unlikeable, but also incredibly fascinating.

Thank you to author Courtland O.K. Smith and to Book Tasters for this rare experience.

Bee reviewed The Fellowship of the Ring by J. R. R. Tolkien (The Lord of the Rings, #1)

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5 stars

I was gifted a copy of

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4 stars

yeah, this book is really good, I guess there is a reason that so many people feel fondly about it, like the characters are friendly to each other and seem concern about each other. Its pretty refreshing.

Nikodemos reviewed The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Boxed Set by J. R. R. Tolkien

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5 stars

Probably my twentieth time through this book. Just an excellent story.

Derek Caelin reviewed The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, The Return of the King by J. R. R. Tolkien

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5 stars

I read this as part of my son's bed-time story. There are a lot of dark points in the book but so much about people continuing to try and do their best, even when all hope is lost. It's a great lesson for any child and it's the reason the Lord of the Rings remains one of my favorites.

Kadomi reviewed The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, The Return of the King by J. R. R. Tolkien

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4 stars

This would be 4.5 for me. The Two Towers has always been this filler book for me, the one I enjoyed least of all books in the story. I did however really enjoy it this time round.

I would have preferred a similar structure to the movie when it comes to the narrative, so it would not have been Gandalf&Co and then Frodo&Sam for 300 pages each.

I recently watched the extended versions of all the movies, and so I am still noticing all the differences between books and movies. Most striking for the Two Towers: Faramir is really noble and kind in the book, very unlike Boromir, whereas in the movie he's kind of an asshole who captures Frodo and wants to use the ring to please his father. Not sure why he got such a bad spin in the movie.

Looking forward to concluding the saga once again …

Kadomi reviewed The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, The Return of the King by J. R. R. Tolkien

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5 stars

This is still the book that moves me most of the three that make the Lord of the Rings. Sure, it has its weaknesses. Especially the first 150 pages could have done with some heavy editing. It's still a remarkable story, with remarkable characters that so many years later still move me to tears.

Again, I am glad that I read both the Silmarillion and The Hobbit previously, for further references to past events reveal the grand scope Tolkien had.