The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien

464 pages first pub 1954 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous dark slow-paced

Description

Frodo and the Companions of the Ring have been beset by danger during their quest to prevent the Ruling Ring from falling into the hands of the Dark Lord by destroying it in the Cracks of Doom. They have lost the wizard, Gandalf, in the battle wit...

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Moods

adventurous 99%
dark 42%
emotional 36%
tense 33%
hopeful 26%
challenging 22%
inspiring 21%
mysterious 21%
funny 10%
reflective 9%
sad 7%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 38%
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: 35% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 43% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.35

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