content: I read this book after its first movie installment. Movie is not my passion and usually I watch movies after its peak period (when the price is slightly lower). This time the wave of The Fellowship of the Ring was taking the world like a hurricane. After deep thought, I made some seriously weird attempt. Read the books first then buy the DVD.The first chapter is very inviting. The Long Expected Party is sure a very delightful time for both the characters and readers. The songs are simple yet charming. Then the journeys began and I was drifted inside the Tolkein's fantasy. Long and breath-taking.