Hello everyone,
I've never been into fantasy books but I want to try. Is the Lord of the Rings a good start?
The only fantasy books I've read is Harry Potter and I thought it was ok but I already knew the story with the movies, I've never seen the Lord of the Rings.
Do you think I should watch the movies instead?
Thank you!
by JessDelh
12 Comments
Yes.
One of the best fantasies ever written. Read them please.
I’m probably the only person in the world who hasn’t read Harry Potter, but I absolutely loved The Lord of the Rings. I definitely recommend both watching the movies and reading the books. The movies are just the surface; they don’t capture the full depth of Tolkien’s work. There’s so much more to experience in the books, so I think you’ll really enjoy diving into them.
No.
Just kidding, are you serious? Yes, of course it’s worth reading. If you don’t gel with the writing style that’s another thing, but the content and adventure is unparalleled.
Is air worth breathing
If you have seen the films or expect a Harry Potter style novel it will feel very slow and different but is one of the most detailed world building exercises completed.
I’ve never been able to finish them despite liking fantasy books. You may be better off starting with something less long-winded.
To this day, people are copying it and being inspired by it. Yes, you should read Lord of the Rings.
I read the 6 books every year. But ‘The Fellowship…’ I read every few months. The descent into Moria is spectacularly written.
Only you can decide that. But you are doing yourself a disservice if you don’t try. It is one of the great worlds of literature.
Yes. 💯. Start w the Hobbit imo
I have read Lord of the Rings every year for over 20 years. It is a beautiful story wonderfully told.
It can be a bit challenging because it uses a lot of old-fashioned language, but once you get a feel for the language it’s not difficult to read.
It does start a bit slow, but the parts before they get to Rivendell are some of my favorites.
Remember, Tolkien wasn’t writing an action-adventure fantasy novel. He was telling a story about bravery, loss, camaraderie, and the terrible effects of war, set in a rich fantasy world he created.