Student Recommendations for

J.R.R. Tolkien


The Hobbit

This book was AWESOME!  Anybody will like this fun-to-read book that never gets boring.  Even if you don't like fantasy, I guarantee you will enjoy this marvelous book.  Nathan C.
Rating: *****

This is a great book about a race of people called hobbits.  It is one of the greatest adventures of all time.  Colin J.
Rating: *****

You have to like fantasy books.  I thought it was really slow with only a few interesting parts.  I didn't like it.  Bridget H.
Rating: *

This is a good book to start out with if you intend to start reading fantasy books.  It was my first.  Chris M.
Rating: ****

I thought this book was good, if you like fantasy with goblins, dwarves and adventure.  Jill C.
Rating: ***

This classic is still a classic, and will remain one.  If you are a deep reader you find much below the cover of this one, and if you just want to have fun there are many exciting parts.  This is one nobody should pass up.  Conrad W.
Rating: ****

This book is pretty cool because I like how they always run into something that gets Bilbo lost and separated from the 13 dwarves.  It is a really cool book.  Anne M.
Rating: ****1/2


THE LORD OF THE RINGS

Tolkien gives very in-depth details on settings and characters, as well as a well thought out plot.  It is the ultimate struggle between good and evil.  I enjoyed the ups and downs of the plot.  Ryan M.
Rating: *****

This trilogy was very thrilling, dashing and magnificent.  It was full of great detail and adventure.  Nick M.
Rating: *****

It was much better than just a war story.  It gives you a better look on life and human life.  Ryan U.
Rating: *****

The Fellowship of the Ring

This book is a wonderful fantasy book.  If you like mythology then you will love this book.  It is a very classic "Hero Journey" book about bravery. Kaylie P.
Rating:****

I think this is an excellent book.  The plot, the setting and the characters are extremely well thought-out.  It is an excellent story.  I highly recommend it.  C.D.
Rating: *****

The first book of a journey by hobbits.  It reminds you of a Greek mythology story.  Great for anyone who likes the movies.  Tucker C.
Rating:****1/2

A very exciting and suspenseful book.  An evil dark lord sends out his nine black riders to find his long lost ring, which is in the possession of a young hobbit.  Brandon F.
Rating: ****

Awesome!  This book is much more sophisticated after reading The Silmarillion. Steven H.
Rating: *****

I would recommend this book to friends my age.  The reading is a challenge, but not too hard.  You never get bored, the book is so interesting.  Amy M.
Rating: *****

I'd say this book is a ***** book.  I would recommend it if you liked The Hobbit.  A book filled with adventure and suspense.  There are a lot of awesome characters who have great personalities, and are fun to read about.  Reilly W.
Rating: *****

This was a very good book.  It was very suspenseful and made me keep reading it.  It was filled with many adventures and I liked it a lot.  Michael G.
Rating: *****

This book is full of fantasy and adventure.  I would definitely recommend this book to people who like fantasy and the imaginary world.  This book kept my attention almost the whole way through.  Casey B.
Rating: ****1/2

This is a classic book filled with action and drama.  The characters all have special personalities.  Read this book and see if Frodo and the Fellowship can make it to Mordor.  Ryan M.
Rating: *****

I recommend this book to anyone that likes to read fantasy.  I really enjoyed this book and thought it was really well written.  Jim P.
Rating: *****

This was a very good book.  I love it and would recommend it to someone who likes action, fantasy and adventure.  There are a lot of good parts in this book.  Michael A.
Rating:****

I would recommend this book because it is a great fantasy novel.  In this book Tolkien creates his own world but it seems as if it is real.  They have many adventures and encountered many problems.  Tolkien does a good job creating his world of fancy.  Carley R.
Rating: *****


The Two Towers

The second book in the trilogy.  This book is great for mythology fantasy lovers!  Even better than the first.  You won't be able to put it down.  Kaylie P.
Rating:****

This was an extraordinary book.  It was well written and kept me guessing on what was going to happen next.  It was full of adventure and fantasy.  I recommend this book to people who like fantasy.  Molly C.
Rating: ****

I would recommend this book to people my age.  It has a lot of adventure.  It also has suspense.  It doesn't make any sense if you haven't read The Fellowship of the Ring.  Amy M
Rating: *****

I believe this book is a very exciting and suspenseful book to the series.  This in my opinion is better than the first one because you get to know the characters better and to meet new ones.  This book is filled with all kinds of emotion and adventure.  Reilly W.
Rating: *****

I liked this book because of the depth of the plot, and how he writes it as history happening in a made-up world that seems so real.  I recommend it to people who enjoy using their imagination and like and risky adventures.
Rating: *****

This book leaves you hanging at the end.  Do not read unless you own Return of the King.  Steven H.
Rating: *****

I enjoyed this book very much.  It is one of the best books I have ever read.  It is a great book if you like fantasy books.  It has an awesome plot.  It is very exciting.  Charlie A.
Rating: *****


The Return of the King

This was a great book continuing the epic adventure of the Fellowship.  It includes sorrows and adventure and great happiness, and it keeps you on the edge and wanting to read more.  Zachary W.
Rating: *****

The third book in the trilogy is the best one.  It concludes the quest of Frodo and ends the war of the ring.  If you have read the first two books this is a must-read.  Ryan M.
Rating: ****

I like this book a lot.  I think it is the best of the three.  It has a really good ending.  I think anyone would like it.  Amy M.
Rating: *****

Best in the trilogy.  Really makes you want more LOTR.  Steven H.
Rating: *****

I really liked the third book, especially because of all the good things that happened and great experiences it contained.  I recommend it to anyone who likes fantasy/history that is made up.  Erin B.
Rating: *****

I really liked this book.  I like the way Tolkien writes and how real his world seems.  He really brings the world to life.  His characters are so real.  I couldn't put this book down.  Nichole L.
Rating: *****