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

The Lord of the Rings

Middle-earth Universe

J.R.R. Tolkien

1124 pages first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous challenging informative slow-paced

Description

Three-volume paperback edition featuring cover art from the film. One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them In ancient times the Rings of Power were crafted by the Elven-smiths, and ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,075 reviews

Moods

adventurous 79%
informative 72%
challenging 55%
reflective 24%
emotional 18%
dark 16%
mysterious 16%
inspiring 13%
relaxing 11%
sad 11%
hopeful 8%
tense 7%
funny 6%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 75%
medium 21%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Plot: 29% | N/A: 17% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 23% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 39% | N/A: 7% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 36% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 17% | N/A: 11%

Average rating

4.06

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