The Return of the Shadow by J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien

512 pages first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy reference adventurous challenging informative slow-paced

Description

 The Return of the Shadow is the first part of the history of the creation of The Lord of the Rings, a fascinating study of Tolkien's great masterpiece, from its inception to the end of the first volume, The Fellowship of the Ring.In The Return of...

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Community Reviews Summary of 146 reviews

Moods

informative 100%
reflective 66%
challenging 33%
inspiring 33%
adventurous 16%
emotional 16%
relaxing 16%

Pace

slow 83%
medium 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

N/A: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 75% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

4.18

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