Review of The Lord of the Rings (1978) by Brandon H — 31 Jan 2012

I had this growing up, and it is wonderful. a must have for any LOTR fan.

This review of The Lord of the Rings (1978) was written by Brandon H on 31 Jan 2012.

The Lord of the Rings has generally received positive reviews.

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