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J.R.R. Tolkien 4-Book Boxed Set: The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings

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Fantasy Fiction Classics Young Adult

by J.R.R. Tolkien

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4.59 (90.9K ratings)
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description 1,728 pages

J.R.R. Tolkien 4-Book Boxed Set: The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien holds a exceptional rating of 4.59 out of 5, based on 90.9K reader ratings. First published in 1973. The book spans 1,728 pages.

About J.R.R. Tolkien 4-Book Boxed Set: The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings

This four-volume, boxed set contains J.R.R. Tolkien's epic masterworks The Hobbit and the three volumes of The Lord of the Rings (The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King).In The Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins is whisked away from his comfortable, unambitious life in Hobbiton by the wizard Gandalf and a company of dwarves. He finds himself caught up in a plot to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon.The Lord of the Rings tells of the great quest undertaken by Frodo Baggins and the Fellowship of the Ring: Gandalf the wizard; the hobbits Merry, Pippin, and Sam; Gimli the dwarf; Legolas the elf; Boromir of Gondor; and a tall, mysterious stranger called Strider. J.R.R. Tolkien's three volume masterpiece is at once a classic myth and a modern fairy tale—a story of high and heroic adventure set in the unforgettable landscape of Middle-earth

Detail Value
Author J.R.R. Tolkien
Published 1973
Pages 1,728
Genres Fantasy, Fiction, Classics, Young Adult
Average Rating 4.59 / 5.00
Total Ratings 90,907

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.6
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90.9K ratings
With a rating of 4.59, J.R.R. Tolkien 4-Book Boxed Set: The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings is rated above the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.06, it performs above expectations.

How It Compares

4.59
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4.06
Fantasy Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is J.R.R. Tolkien 4-Book Boxed Set: The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings?

J.R.R. Tolkien 4-Book Boxed Set: The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings is categorized as Fantasy, Fiction, Classics, Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is J.R.R. Tolkien 4-Book Boxed Set: The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings worth reading?

Based on 90.9K reader ratings, J.R.R. Tolkien 4-Book Boxed Set: The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings has an average score of 4.59 out of 5.00, which is considered "Exceptional." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.

How many pages is J.R.R. Tolkien 4-Book Boxed Set: The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings?

J.R.R. Tolkien 4-Book Boxed Set: The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings has 1,728 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.

Who wrote J.R.R. Tolkien 4-Book Boxed Set: The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings?

J.R.R. Tolkien 4-Book Boxed Set: The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings was written by J.R.R. Tolkien. It was first published in 1973.

What is the ISBN for J.R.R. Tolkien 4-Book Boxed Set: The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings?

The ISBN-13 for J.R.R. Tolkien 4-Book Boxed Set: The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings is 9780345538380.0.

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