Review of The Lord of the Rings (1978) by Kirsten H — 15 Aug 2008

No way as exciting as the films, of course, but still a great achievement.

This review of The Lord of the Rings (1978) was written by Kirsten H on 15 Aug 2008.

The Lord of the Rings has generally received positive reviews.

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