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

448 pages • first pub 1955 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous emotional slow-paced
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As the Shadow of Mordor grows across the land, the Companions of the Ring have become involved in separate adventures. Aragorn, revealed as the hidden heir of the ancient Kings of the West, has joined with the Riders of Rohan against the forces of...

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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: 40% | 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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