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

608 pages • first pub 1955 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous emotional slow-paced

Description

The Return of the King is the third part of JRR Tolkien's epic masterpiece The Lord of the Rings. This 50th anniversary edition features special packaging and is the first paperback edition to include the definitive edition of the text. Impossible...

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Moods

adventurous 98%
emotional 57%
hopeful 45%
dark 39%
inspiring 34%
tense 29%
challenging 24%
sad 18%
reflective 15%
mysterious 12%
funny 9%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 4%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 42%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 40% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 37% | No: 34% | 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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