The first book in the series was quite like the Hobbit. Although easier to read, the language used was quite wordy although it created an awesome description of people and places.
The characters created by Tolkien were complex and I think that this is what gave the book its magic. For example, the Lady of Lorien who at first seemed cold towards the travelers, changed to become a kind woman whom, when offered the Ring by Frodo, refused to take it. This showed that she was true to herself and she knew that this was not what was supposed to become of this Ring.
The idea of a hobbit that Tolkien brings across is the species in this novel that humans in our age can relate to the most. They enjoy socializing and partying (merry-making as they call it), they love their food and have expansive pantries. But the one thing that differs between us two is that they don't like adventures. In fact, they will avoid them with at all costs. We, on the other hand, love adventures and our curiosity can sometime get the better of us. I think that Tolkien uses this comparison so that the reader can relate to the hobbits and allows the reader to understand in more depth the characters that the hobbits portray.
I really enjoyed this book but I would recommend it for people who have quite a large vocabulary otherwise you will find yourself reading two books at once, in other words, the dictionary also.
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