Browse by Book Author: J.R.R. Tolkien
What I Missed Until the Second ReadingThe Return of the King is another great book in the Lord of the Rings series and the final volume in the epic quest to destroy the One Great Ring of Sauron. I read this book years ago and watched the movie version, but I remembered that there were a number of parts I did not fully understand, such as the Paths of the …
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A timeless classic of storytelling, interwoven with faith, duty, and adventureThe Two Towers is the second book in The Lord of the Rings trilogy. After more than 15 years since I last read it, I found it amazing to pick up on more details and themes—and to appreciate just how well-written this series truly is. The narrative splits into three interwoven storylines: (1) Aragorn, Legolas, and …
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Reread and picked up on new detailsIt has been over a decade since I last read The Lord of the Rings, so I decided to pick it up again. It is amazing how many details stand out upon rereading, even though I am already very familiar with the story. I chose to revisit this book as a way to relax—what could be better than a great novel? This story is …
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