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

The Lord of the Rings

The Lord of the Rings #0-3

J.R.R. Tolkien

1137 pages first pub 1955 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous emotional hopeful slow-paced

Description

This four-volume, boxed set contains J.R.R. Tolkien's epic masterworks The Hobbit and the three volumes of The Lord of the Rings (The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King).In The Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins is whisked away ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,163 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
emotional 50%
hopeful 50%
funny 41%
inspiring 41%
challenging 33%
reflective 33%
dark 29%
lighthearted 29%
mysterious 29%
sad 25%
tense 25%
relaxing 16%
informative 4%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 45%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Plot: 36% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 95% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 55% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 11%

Average rating

4.5

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