The Lord of the Rings (The Lord of the Rings, #1-3)
by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien holds a highly rated rating of 4.47 out of 5, based on 389.1K reader ratings. First published in 1955. The book spans 1,216 pages.
About The Lord of the Rings
One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness 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 by chance into the hands of the hobbit Bilbo Baggins.From Sauron's fastness in the Dark Tower of Mordor, his power spread far and wide. Sauron gathered all the Great Rings to him, but always he searched for the One Ring that would complete his dominion.When Bilbo reached his eleventy-first birthday he disappeared, bequeathing to his young cousin Frodo the Ruling Ring and a perilous quest: to journey across Middle-earth, deep into the shadow of the Dark Lord, and destroy the Ring by casting it into the Cracks of Doom.The Lord of the Rings tells of the great quest undertaken by Frodo 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.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | J.R.R. Tolkien |
| Published | 1955 |
| Pages | 1,216 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Classics, Fiction, Young Adult |
| Average Rating | 4.47 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 389,054 |
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What genre is The Lord of the Rings?
The Lord of the Rings is categorized as Fantasy, Classics, Fiction, Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Lord of the Rings worth reading?
Based on 389.1K reader ratings, The Lord of the Rings has an average score of 4.47 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is The Lord of the Rings?
The Lord of the Rings has 1,216 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote The Lord of the Rings?
The Lord of the Rings was written by J.R.R. Tolkien. It was first published in 1955.
What is the ISBN for The Lord of the Rings?
The ISBN-13 for The Lord of the Rings is 9780618640160.0.
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