In a perfect world Tolkien would be obscure, and it would be this book that is an inspiration for fantasy writers all around the world. A perfect balance between mysterious mythology and familiar fantasy tropes (only the good ones).
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Eloquent prose |
Story is not exactly groundbreaking
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Genuinely magical world | |
Good characters | |
Good fast pace | |
A few cool twists | |
Feels like an authentic tale instead of a D&D campaign |