The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Lord of the Rings

Middle-earth Universe

J.R.R. Tolkien

1170 pages first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous challenging informative slow-paced

Description

Three-volume paperback edition featuring cover art from the film. One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them In ancient times the Rings of Power were crafted by the Elven-smiths, and ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,694 reviews

Moods

adventurous 77%
informative 74%
challenging 56%
reflective 29%
emotional 20%
dark 19%
mysterious 18%
inspiring 17%
sad 14%
relaxing 12%
hopeful 11%
tense 8%
funny 6%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

slow 76%
medium 20%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Plot: 32% | N/A: 19% | Character: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 49% | No: 20% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 36% | N/A: 10% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 38% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 16% | N/A: 12%

Average rating

4.06

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