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Title: Classic Tale of Good vs. Evil
Review: J. R. R. Tolkien's first volume in his mythology saga has been a favorite of mine since I was about 12 years old, and I continue to read it about once a year 28 years later, along with the rest of the volumes. A little slow starting, it sets the stage for the rest of the trilogy perfectly, introducing and building characters, with few distractions (although there are a few asides, such as the Tom Bombadil detour, that seem a little gratuitous). One of my very favorites...
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