The Lord of the Rings is #1.
As it should be.
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The Lord Of The Rings
by J.R.R. Tolkien
Tolkien’s seminal three-volume epic chronicles the War of the Ring, in which Frodo the hobbit and his companions set out to destroy the evil Ring of Power and restore peace to Middle-earth. The beloved trilogy still casts a long shadow, having established some of the most familiar and enduring tropes in fantasy literature.
I would have added David Weber’s Honor Harrington series and Robert E. Howard’s Conan series to the list. But I’m not an Asimov fan.
“The Mote in God’s Eye” made 61. I would have rated it higher. And,,,, it would make a great movie series!
What the heck is a “trope”?
I’m confused. Aren’t NPR listeners total lib morons? They clearly don’t see the obvious conservative tomes in the novels.
I’d think in there version they’d be happier if Frodo had just have negotitated an agreement.
And why did they have to change the ending? The Shire was wiped out.