The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien

4.48 AVERAGE

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noxfleurette's review against another edition

5.0
adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring tense fast-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: Yes
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shantellelandry's review against another edition

3.0
dark slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

niosanz's review against another edition

5.0
Éowyn, siempre contigo. Qué pronto se acaba lo bueno. *se pone existencialista*
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franfranlostinhominum's review against another edition

4.0
adventurous dark hopeful mysterious 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: No
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aubreevae's review against another edition

5.0
adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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: Yes

midlifecrisis's review against another edition

5.0
"The Return of the King" nails the ending of the Lord of the Rings. The climax is epic, with Minas Tirith and the Ring's destruction, but what makes it special is how Tolkien handles everything after. Instead of just stopping, he gives us a proper wind-down, showing the fallout of the war and giving everyone a sense of closure. From the Scouring of the Shire to the Grey Havens, it's a powerful goodbye, and honestly, it's kinda ruined other book endings for me.
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imlosky's review against another edition

5.0
adventurous challenging emotional hopeful 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: Yes

dylfitt's review against another edition

5.0
adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective tense slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
Absolutely beautiful book. Tolkien really knows how to write some tense battle scenes. There are some moments that gave me chills.

winterpromise31's review against another edition

4.0
I'm finished with the story but still have to read the appendices. At this point, I don't know exactly what to say other than, "I can see why people argue that Sam is the main character!"

Fantastic story. So many life lessons. I'm going to read it again!

actuallyeeyore's review against another edition

3.0
adventurous slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated