It was time for a new LOTR set and while I was so tempted by one of the asthetically pleasing and heavy editions/sets available, I really wanted something comfortable to hold. I do much of my reading in bed and sometimes big books are awkward and make the experience less enjoyable for me. I waffled between these and a flashier set. I mainly worried about the text size of these, as I read that it was pretty tiny. I'm so glad I took the chance and got these! The covers are flexible yet firm, buttery soft and feel awesome to hold. I can even lay down and dangle it above my head in a one-handed Gollum grip. Any position is comfy. The pages are thin but still sturdy and substantial. They are not like whispy pages you might find in a reference book or Bible. The text is definitely small but no problem for me to read. (For what it's worth, I'm 37 and don't wear glasses.) At first it took a bit to get used to the size, but a few chapters in and I forgot all about it. I'm almost done with Fellowship and it never crosses my mind. The colors are natural and beautiful, and give a nice Tolkien vibe. Pictures for reference- the large bookmark is roughly 7.5 inches and pretty wide, while the smaller one is almost 5.5 inches. (Both from Etsy, if you love them as much as I do.) If you like the look and size of these, go for it and get this set!! Read more