Reviews

The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien

ggoldberg626's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring tense slow-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? Yes

5.0

julesthebookdragon's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

mechanic9417's review against another edition

adventurous dark hopeful slow-paced

4.25

acrone's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

4.75

A solid conclusion to the trilogy, this copy also has the appendix additions for even more Middle Earth goodness 

griff1n's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

babsbutler14's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

The appendices were fantastic. They gave more depth to the tale. 

alivingjuliet's review against another edition

3.5

This was not my favorite of the three. I was expecting more action and less talking- you know the whole “show, don’t tell” kind of thing. There were some parts that just drag because of this and it really jars you from the mood. That being said, the story was satisfying and I really appreciated the ending here (maybe even more than in the movies). I enjoyed how nicely it all tied up and loved getting to know the side characters a little better. Overall the book was still fun and I would recommend this book to any fan of the series.

marianneheese's review against another edition

adventurous dark hopeful inspiring slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

jdhaines93's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful 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? No

4.5

lyssidee's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0