The Return of the Shadow: The History of The Lord of the Rings, Part One by J.R.R. Tolkien, J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien
The Return of the Shadow: The History of The Lord of the Rings, Part One
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J.R.R. Tolkien, J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien
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The Return of the Shadow: The History of The Lord of the Rings, Part One

The History of Middle-Earth #6

J.R.R. Tolkien, J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien

497 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy reference adventurous challenging informative slow-paced
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The first part of the history of the creation of The Lord of the Rings is a study of Tolkien's work from its inception to the end of the first volume, The Fellowship of the Ring.

Community Reviews Summary of 197 reviews

Moods

informative 90%
reflective 72%
inspiring 45%
adventurous 27%
challenging 18%
emotional 9%
relaxing 9%

Pace

slow 90%
medium 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 71% | A mix: 28%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | N/A: 42%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 57% | Yes: 42%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | N/A: 42%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

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4.15

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