Sansa had to resort to sleeping because I couldn't put these books down!
Currently Reading: The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver
As part of my 50 reads for 2014 I read the Lord of the Rings series and The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. As you can see by my photos of the books and my dog Sansa, I read the books released when the movies came out. I purchased these for $1 or $2 at my used book store. I hope to get nicer versions one day for my collection, but these are the ones I read. First, why did it take me so many years to read these books? I recently got into the fantasy genre. Up until a few years ago the books I read were always fiction, chick lit, classics, etc. I read Stephen King in high school, but I steered clear of the fantasy section. I didn't have anyone pushing these books into my hands. I knew they existed and had something to do with dwarves and hobbits but I wasn't interested. Then I read Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin and became hooked and read the rest of the A Song of Ice and Fire series. So I became more open to different genres and decided that I wanted to read Tolkien's books.
Now, what can be said about these beloved books that hasn't been said already? Not much, I'm sure. I loved these books and couldn't put them down. I laughed and cried along with them. The landscapes were so vividly painted that you feel like you are walking, fighting, riding along with the characters.
The relationships and interactions between the characters are given such attention as well. You could very well be sitting at the table along side them in conversation. The friendships are given so much care and attention. You end the book yearning for someone who would follow you to Mordor and back to help you with your impossible task. Oh, how I love these books. These will be books I will reread throughout my life. This has to be the greatest adventure ever told and I am so, so thankful that I read it.
