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4.48 AVERAGE
4.48 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
“I will not say: do not weep; for not all tears are an evil.”
The end of this epic tale is fitting in all ways. In particular I loved the part that wasn’t included in the film version, the fight to retake and rebuild The Shire!
Overall an excellent audio production with terrific narration by Andy Serkis.
“Shall I always be chosen?” she said bitterly. “Shall I always be left behind when the Riders depart, to mind the house while they win renown, and find food and beds when they return?”
“A time may come soon,” said he, “when none will return. Then there will be need of valour without renown, for none shall remember the deeds that are done in the last defence of your homes. Yet the deeds will not be less valiant because they are unpraised.”
And she answered: “All your words are but to say: you are a woman, and your part is in the house. But when the men have died in battle and honour, you have leave to be burned in the house, for the men will need it no more. But I am of the House of Eorl and not a serving-woman. I can ride and wield blade, and I do not fear either pain or death.”
The end of this epic tale is fitting in all ways. In particular I loved the part that wasn’t included in the film version, the fight to retake and rebuild The Shire!
Overall an excellent audio production with terrific narration by Andy Serkis.
“Shall I always be chosen?” she said bitterly. “Shall I always be left behind when the Riders depart, to mind the house while they win renown, and find food and beds when they return?”
“A time may come soon,” said he, “when none will return. Then there will be need of valour without renown, for none shall remember the deeds that are done in the last defence of your homes. Yet the deeds will not be less valiant because they are unpraised.”
And she answered: “All your words are but to say: you are a woman, and your part is in the house. But when the men have died in battle and honour, you have leave to be burned in the house, for the men will need it no more. But I am of the House of Eorl and not a serving-woman. I can ride and wield blade, and I do not fear either pain or death.”
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Kidnapping, War, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Misogyny, Grief, Death of parent
Minor: Animal death
adventurous
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Why did nobody ever tell me there was a whole section about Hobbiton after the battles, and that it is arguably the best part of the entire series? I would've read this much sooner. I absolutely loved that part.
I also really liked the rest of this, though, and for me this is the best book in the series. I didn't find it needlessly long-winded like I did The Two Towers, and I was engaged with the story throughout. Andy Serkis absolutely blows the narration out of the park for all three books, so if it's possible for you to read it on audio, I would highly recommend it.
This will never be one of my favourite series, but I do appreciate everything it has done for the fantasy genre in general, and I'm glad I finally read all of it.
I also really liked the rest of this, though, and for me this is the best book in the series. I didn't find it needlessly long-winded like I did The Two Towers, and I was engaged with the story throughout. Andy Serkis absolutely blows the narration out of the park for all three books, so if it's possible for you to read it on audio, I would highly recommend it.
This will never be one of my favourite series, but I do appreciate everything it has done for the fantasy genre in general, and I'm glad I finally read all of it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, War
Moderate: Misogyny, Grief
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated