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Title: A true Epic in a convenient single volume
Review: The single volume edition is both a blessing and a pain in the neck. The epic, one of the best ever written, is such a gripping story that once I begin reading the story (over and over) even from the middle I just can't put it down until I've read it through to the end.This means, however, lugging the heavy and large volume around, whereever I go. Separate volumes make this process easier. However, the joy of having everything in one place, the entire story as one book (as it was meant to be) is great.I spent too much time reading the forwards and notes concerning the various editions and corrections made to the story from print to print. I would recommend putting that off until you finish the main story (perhaps a few times). The appendix and notes following the story adds much to the experience.Once you finish the story, do read the Silmarillion.
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