To judge Harry Potter versus The Lord of The Rings on which is the “better” series would be like trying to defend apples over oranges; it is subjective to taste differences. If we were to break each into criterion of certain aspects, then we could more easily see which excels more in certain areas, however. If we look solely on which has the most character development and detail given to the setting, the award clearly goes to The Lord of The Rings; Tolkein created one of the most complex fictional worlds in history, Middle Earth, which he wrote several languages for, illustrated government forms for the people/creatures in the provinces, as well as designed the races of dozens of creatures in depth. Were we to judge solely based on action and the ability of the text to keep you turning the page, Harry Potter would win in my opinion. Rowling is one of the best story tellers that I have ever known. She makes the Harry Potter books so captivating and exciting that you can’t help but turn the page every time you read any of the books. If these were the two criteria for judgment, I would give Harry Potter the upper hand. The books were a huge part of my childhood and they introduced me to reading chapter books. Would Rowling have not made the books so accessible yet stimulating, I would not be able to say that I love reading as much as I do now. I may be tarred and feathered, but that is my preference.