hollyeula's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is another absolutely fantastic performance by Andy Serkis—a must-listen for any Tolkien fan.
The beginning of Book 4 of Lord of the Rings ("The Taming of Sméagol", "The Passage of the Marshes", and "The Black Gate is Closed") are probably some of the most depressing and long passages in the entire LotR—every time someone complains about how they couldn't get through with all the walking, I assume they're probably talking about these long chapters. However, Andy Serkis's performance makes them an absolute delight—he fully inhabits Gollum (and Sméagol) in a way that brings new nuance to the character. I've felt more sympathetic to Bilbo's pity of Gollum in this read through than I have in ones prior.
Onward to The Return of the King!
The beginning of Book 4 of Lord of the Rings ("The Taming of Sméagol", "The Passage of the Marshes", and "The Black Gate is Closed") are probably some of the most depressing and long passages in the entire LotR—every time someone complains about how they couldn't get through with all the walking, I assume they're probably talking about these long chapters. However, Andy Serkis's performance makes them an absolute delight—he fully inhabits Gollum (and Sméagol) in a way that brings new nuance to the character. I've felt more sympathetic to Bilbo's pity of Gollum in this read through than I have in ones prior.
Onward to The Return of the King!
brookieblue's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
atheca's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
almas's review
adventurous
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
neaf's review against another edition
4.0
stUNNING. though, not gonna lie, almost jumped whenever a female voice was actually heard. kinda maybe forgot there was another gender. OOP
bookaholic_in_wonderland's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: War and Violence
izzg's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
jcd1013's review
5.0
Nothing like a long road trip for a long audiobook. It’s such a beautiful story and it has been a while since I read the Two Towers. Andy Serkis’s voice is still phenomenal and I can’t imagine anybody else being Gollum any more.
madge27's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0