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The Fellowship of the Ring (The Lord of the Rings, #1)

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Fantasy Classics Fiction Young Adult Books

by J.R.R. Tolkien, Francis Ledoux, Maria Skibniewska

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4.34 (1.8M ratings)
calendar_today 1954
description 398 pages

The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien, Francis Ledoux, Maria Skibniewska holds a highly rated rating of 4.34 out of 5, based on 1.8M reader ratings. First published in 1954. The book spans 398 pages.

About The Fellowship of the Ring

Alternate Cover Edition ISBN 0618260269 (copyright page ISBN is 0618346252 - different from back cover)One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkeness bind themIn ancient times the Rings of Power were crafted by the Elven-smiths, and Sauron, The Dark Lord, forged the One Ring, filling it with his own power so that he could rule all others. But the One Ring was taken from him, and though he sought it throughout Middle-earth, it remained lost to him. After many ages it fell into the hands of Bilbo Baggins, as told in The Hobbit.In a sleepy village in the Shire, young Frodo Baggins finds himself faced with an immense task, as his elderly cousin Bilbo entrusts the Ring to his care. Frodo must leave his home and make a perilous journey across Middle-earth to the Cracks of Doom, there to destroy the Ring and foil the Dark Lord in his evil purpose.--back cover

Detail Value
Author J.R.R. Tolkien, Francis Ledoux, Maria Skibniewska
Published 1954
Pages 398
Genres Fantasy, Classics, Fiction, Young Adult, Books
Average Rating 4.34 / 5.00
Total Ratings 1,766,803

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.3
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1.8M ratings
With a rating of 4.34, The Fellowship of the Ring is rated above the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.06, it performs above expectations. With 1.8M ratings, it is among the most reviewed books in its category.

How It Compares

4.34
This Book
4.06
Fantasy Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Fellowship of the Ring?

The Fellowship of the Ring is categorized as Fantasy, Classics, Fiction, Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is The Fellowship of the Ring worth reading?

Based on 1.8M reader ratings, The Fellowship of the Ring has an average score of 4.34 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.

How many pages is The Fellowship of the Ring?

The Fellowship of the Ring has 398 pages.

Who wrote The Fellowship of the Ring?

The Fellowship of the Ring was written by J.R.R. Tolkien, Francis Ledoux, Maria Skibniewska. It was first published in 1954.

What is the ISBN for The Fellowship of the Ring?

The ISBN-13 for The Fellowship of the Ring is 9780618346260.0.

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