The Two Towers by Michael Bakewell, J.R.R. Tolkien, J.R.R. Tolkien, Brian Sibley

The Two Towers

The Lord of the Rings (1981 BBC Radio Adaptation) #2

Michael Bakewell, J.R.R. Tolkien, J.R.R. Tolkien, Brian Sibley with J.R.R. Tolkien (Illustrator)

1170 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous dark slow-paced

Description

Tolkien's invention of strange people, curious incidents, miraculous doings, is poured out into this second volume of his trilogy. As the story goes on, the world of the Rings grows more vast and mysterious and crowded with curious figures.

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Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 48%
challenging 36%
emotional 32%
mysterious 24%
tense 24%
inspiring 20%
funny 12%
hopeful 12%
sad 8%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 39%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 70% | Plot: 23% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 38% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 27%

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