A GREAT end to the trilogy. Not as much story about Sam, Frodo and Gollum which I enjoy more than the story about the company. However, I definitely enjoyed the ending of the book rather than the film. I would have LOVED to have seen The Scourging of the Shire on the big screen. Between the two mediums, it's difficult for me to choose a favorite. I enjoyed the books for their depth and the differences in the story compared to the films. I enjoyed the films for their visual effects obviously. If I were forced to choose between the two formats, I would probably lean towards the books - again, just for the depth of the story that you able to realize more so than the film I feel.
