Favorite Part? Favorite Book?

Sam and Frodo's journey with Gollum into Mordor is for me the most compelling part of the book. The uneasy relationship between the three of them and the flashes of insight into the inner workings of Gollum's twisted mind are fascinating. Gollum as a complex character with opinions, needs, likes and dislikes becomes apparent in his interactions with the hobbits. I really begin to feel pity for Gollum, believing that he may redeem himself after all. You are never really sure of his motives in helping although you know it has something to do with the ring. The quality of the writing really brings Gollum to life here in all his sssslithering, ssslinking, sssycophantic glory.