Review of the Lord of the Rings Trilogy, by J.R.R. Tolkein

If you consider yourself a fan of fictional literature, The Lord of the Rings is an incredible classic read that completely transported me to a different world. I have read many books, and these books by J.R.R. Tolkien are truly special. Tolkien's ability to create a legendary world, with memorable characters is utterly infallible, and still inspires me today. The trilogy conveys the story of how the destiny of a world called Middle Earth falls upon the shoulders of a simple hobbit, named Frodo Baggins of the shire. Hobbits are not known to be adventurous in any way, yet their inner strength can be quite unpredictable. A golden ring that is passed down to him turns out to be a object of incredible strength and evil, sought by Sauron, the epitome of darkness and malice. Sauron created the ring, but he was parted from it in the last war. It is concluded that the only logical way to prevent the ring from ending up in Sauron's hands is to destroy it in the fires whence it was forged, in the land of Mordor, where Sauron himself dwells. The books follow the events of this epic quest to free Middle Earth from Sauron and restore a new age of peace to the lands. The Hobbit shares the adventure of how the ring got so far from Sauron in the first place, and ultimately ended up in the shire.
~ Posted by Matthew Y., Homestead 9th grader

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