"Shippey's exploration of Tolkien's themes, especially the nature of evil, is superb" Independent
"Shippey's research seems limitless. He writes with unusual clarity and presents his arguments well" Sunday Times
"Shippey deepens your understanding of the work without making you forget your initial, purely instinctive response to Middle-earth and hobbits" Houston Chronicle
"Shippey's research seems limitless. He writes with unusual clarity and presents his arguments well" Sunday Times
"Shippey deepens your understanding of the work without making you forget your initial, purely instinctive response to Middle-earth and hobbits" Houston Chronicle