The Fellowship of the Ring

It took me a really long time to get around to reading this book every time I put it down just because the movies are such an amazing adaptation that ever time I tried reading it I felt like I was reading the extended extended edition with some not as good plot points such as Tom bombadill, the Gardner, and the fact that Arwen was basically not in the book at all.

But I did find myself really enjoying it after the fellowship was formed because I then got enthralled with the characters Im already in love with and getting to read more about their history and reading new dialogue.

That being said if you want to read something that completely sucks you into a new world this is a great read but overall I completely understand why so many people who aren't already fans of the films have a hard time reading these books.