The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Two Towers

The Lord of the Rings #2

J.R.R. Tolkien

464 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous dark slow-paced

Description

Building on the story begun in The Hobbit and The Fellowship of the Ring this is the second part of Tolkien’s epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings, featuring a striking black cover based on Tolkien’s own design, the definitive text, and a detai...

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Moods

adventurous 99%
dark 43%
emotional 36%
tense 34%
hopeful 26%
challenging 22%
inspiring 21%
mysterious 21%
funny 10%
reflective 9%
sad 8%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 39%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 37% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 43% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.35

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