The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

It 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 filled with adventure, loyalty, fellowship, enemies, and bravery.

Paying closer attention to details, I noticed that Pippin was not the only one making mistakes (though he was often called out by Gandalf). Frodo put the ring on twice despite Gandalf’s warnings—once at Bree by accident and again at Weathertop when they were attacked. Boromir threw a rock into the dark water outside the Moria gate, disturbing a giant water creature that attacked them. Pippin, acting impulsively, dropped a rock in Moria to test its depth, but in doing so, he may have revealed their presence to enemies. These mistakes certainly made their adventure more dangerous.

One thing I love about this book is its compelling story, which highlights both the struggle between good and evil and the corrupting influence of the ring. The ring’s power is too dangerous for anyone to possess without becoming a ruthless ruler. Only hobbits—who do not seek power, such as Bilbo and Frodo—can serve as suitable keepers of the ring. Though the responsibility falls to Frodo, he is not alone; he has loyal friends and companions, with the wise wizard Gandalf guiding him.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and highly recommend it as a fantastic read.