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

The Return of the King

The Lord of the Rings #3

J.R.R. Tolkien with Ensemble Cast (Narrator)

3 hours, 30 minutes • first pub 1955 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous emotional slow-paced
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The original American dramatization as broadcast on National Public Radio. War rages in the west—a titanic battle of will and strategy between the great wizard Gandalf and Sauron, the Dark Lord. Meanwhile, eastward in Mordor, Frodo and Sam approac...

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Community Reviews Summary of 54,876 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
emotional 57%
hopeful 45%
dark 39%
inspiring 35%
tense 29%
challenging 23%
sad 18%
reflective 15%
mysterious 12%
funny 9%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 4%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 51%
medium 43%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 39% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 41% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 39% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.47

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