How do I start reading Lord of the Rings?

The Recommended Order to Read The Lord of the Rings Series The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. The Silmarillion.

Can a beginner read Lord of the Rings?

You could do it of course, but you might not find it enjoyable. It was written in the 30-40’s so it is not going to be as contemporary of English as you have most likely learned. I agree with the other Quorans in recommending The Hobbit if you are determined to read Tolkien.

What is the correct order to read the Lord of the Rings?

If you want the order to read them in, I would say, the Hobbit, then the Lord of the Rings, and then the Silmarillion. Everything else hinges on the first two, including the Silmarillion.

Which Lord of the Rings should I read first?

Chronologically it comes before The Lord of the Rings, and it introduces major characters and lays the groundwork for LotR. You can skip The Hobbit or read it after LotR, but many things in LotR will make more sense if you read The Hobbit first. Once you’ve finished The Hobbit, read The Lord of the Rings.

How long will it take to read Lord of the Rings?

How long does it take to read Lord of the Rings books? On average it takes 29 hours and 33 minutes to read all three Lord of the Rings books.

What comes first the Hobbit or Lord of the Rings?

Originally Answered: Should I watch the Lord of the Rings movies first or The Hobbit? The Hobbit comes first chronologically. And was written by Tolkien first. However, the Lord of the Rings films were finished 9 years before the Hobbit series was started.

Does The Hobbit come before LOTR?

In the new film there are many nods or foreshadowing to adventures or characters seen in LOTR, and connections to be made. The Hobbit takes place 60 years before the Lord of the Rings adventure, save for the new film’s prologue, which unfolds about twenty minutes before The Fellowship of the Ring begins.

Should I read The Lord of the Rings books?

The stories are incredible, filled with meticulous detail and thrilling side quests. If you love the story, but don’t read the books… then you’re missing out on half the story. So give it a try. Buddy read them, if it will help. Force yourself through the eternal Council of Elrond. It’s well worth the journey.

What is the best way to start reading Tolkien’s works?

There can be various approaches: This can be one of the most famous approaches. People can start with The Hobbit, as an easy and lighthearted fantasy story, which Tolkien wrote first, without having much backstory and historical details in mind. The Lord of the Rings is the natural sequel of The Hobbit and completes the story.

Why is The Lord of the Rings considered the first story?

All through the 1920s, Tolkien wrote the stories and the elements (geography, anthropology, linguistics, etc.) of what it was then his entire mythology, but would become later on the Elder Days, the First Age of the world. It’s the first story because it is considered by many the container of the essential events to fully understand this world.

Does the Lord of the Rings hold up?

The reason why Middle Earth is so alive is because of the care and passion Tolkien poured into his world. Tolkien’s artistry is why we can’t get enough of hobbits and the tale of the One Ring. So how dare I say that Lord of the Rings doesn’t hold up? How many people do you know who have read any of the Lord of the Rings books?