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

The Lord of the Rings

The Lord of the Rings #1-3

J.R.R. Tolkien

1216 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous emotional hopeful slow-paced
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Description

Since its original British publication in 1954-55, the saga has entranced readers of all ages. It is at once a classic myth and a modern fairy tale.

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Moods

adventurous 97%
emotional 54%
hopeful 54%
inspiring 47%
challenging 34%
dark 31%
tense 26%
mysterious 22%
reflective 21%
funny 19%
sad 18%
relaxing 11%
lighthearted 8%
informative 2%

Pace

slow 68%
medium 29%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Plot: 33% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 46% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 35% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

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