It dawned on me that I still had never read the Lord of the Rings books. I figured with all the reading I’ve done that past few years, this was a rather strange omission for myself. So my recent quest was to read all three.
Having seen the movies numerous times and knowing general story beforehand, it was kinda cool to read just how different the books were and how much didn’t make it into the films.
Like the movies my favorite book was the first, the Fellowship of the Ring. I just enjoyed the whole quest aspect, and when the whole fellowship is together. While there separate adventures were very cool, I do enjoy it best when they’re a group.
I was surprised at just how much the hobbits journeyed together before they finally met up with the rest of the crew. I also wasn’t aware that the elves held 3 of the other rings. I can’t recall if that was in the movie or not.
Excellent books and I’m glad I finally gave them a shot.