Still, as it's basically at the top of the epic fantasy canon, you definitely should pick up the Lord of the Rings books at least once in your lifetime.
Still, as it's basically at the top of the epic fantasy canon, you definitely should pick up the Lord of the Rings books at least once in your lifetime.
The hobbits' desperately tense death struggle with Shelob is one of the major turning points in the battle against Sauron and the forces of darkness.
Whether you've seen the movies, read the books, or have done both, there's plenty to learn from the tale of the power-obsessed Istari called Saruman.
So rich and striking is the world of adventure he created that it is hard not to compare recent literary works with his. Perhaps he did create the One Book to rule them all.
