The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien
(#1 on The Big Read. My combined score: 27)

I’ve read these three books multiple times. First when I was probably 14 or 15 years old and again every 10 years or so. Without question in the top 3 of my favorite books of all time.

Writing: 7
Characters: 10
Story: 10
Total: 27 out of 30

Overall: Love it. I will admit though that on each rereading I get a little more bored by all the descriptions of hills, trees and rivers. Why were the three books combined into one on the list when others like Harry Potter are listed separately?

Recommendations: Anyone. Everyone.