I really liked this book it is not better than the movie but it is almost as good in my eyes at least. I liked all of the characters very much especially Frodo whom most of the story was told by he is a very interesting and well written character I really like his relationship with Sam the most will be looking forward to more. I really liked the plot it started out slow explaining everything when it finally got to the best parts they were well worth it. So overall I loved this book will be continuing it soon.