Margarita T. (margarita) reviewed on 7/11/2012 + 59 more book reviews

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This is right at the top of the list of books that everyone should read at least once in a lifetime. They are slow reading, for sure (especially book 2), but they are so rewarding that you will be happy that you took the time and energy to get through it. I don't recommend skimming the pages during the slower parts because it is all too easy to miss some small pieces that I consider important to the story (the first time, many years ago, I skimmed a lot of book 2 and I missed a large part of the interactions between Faramir, Frodo, and Sam). When it gets slow, it is much better to read a few pages, then look at the maps, then read a few more pages (frequent breaks also helps). This is a wonderful story to use to read select passages to children. Even young children are fascinated by the maps and there are plenty of short, simple pieces that you can read to them until they are old enough for you to move on to the heavier stuff with them. Again, this a "must read" if there ever was one.

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