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

The Return of the King

The Lord of the Rings #3

J.R.R. Tolkien

432 pages first pub 1955 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous emotional slow-paced

Description

As the Shadow of Mordor grows across the land, the Companions of the Ring have become involved in separate adventures. Aragorn, revealed as the hidden heir of the ancient Kings of the West, has joined with the Riders of Rohan against the forces of...

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Community Reviews Summary of 35,937 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
emotional 57%
hopeful 44%
dark 40%
inspiring 33%
tense 27%
challenging 24%
sad 18%
reflective 14%
mysterious 12%
funny 8%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 4%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 41%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 42% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 36% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 38% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.46

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