The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Two Towers

The Lord of the Rings #2

J.R.R. Tolkien

8 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous dark slow-paced

Description

Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull examine Tolkien's masterpiece chapter by chapter, offering expert insights into its evolution, structure, and meaning. They discuss in close detail important literary and historical influences on the developmen...

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Moods

adventurous 99%
dark 43%
emotional 36%
tense 36%
hopeful 26%
challenging 22%
inspiring 22%
mysterious 21%
funny 11%
reflective 9%
sad 7%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 40%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 38% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 43% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.36

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