The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Two Towers

The Lord of the Rings #2

J.R.R. Tolkien

328 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous dark slow-paced

Description

Fantasy fiction. When they were first published, THE HOBBIT and THE LORD OF THE RINGS became instant classics. Treasured by readers young and old, these works of sweeping fantasy, steeped in unrivalled magic and otherworldliness have sold more tha...

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Community Reviews Summary of 37,243 reviews

Moods

adventurous 99%
dark 42%
emotional 36%
tense 33%
hopeful 26%
challenging 22%
inspiring 21%
mysterious 21%
funny 10%
reflective 9%
sad 7%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 38%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Plot: 45% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 37% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.35

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