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 Andy Serkis (Narrator)

21 hours, 52 minutes • first pub 1955 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous emotional slow-paced
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The armies of the Dark Lord are massing as his evil shadow spreads even wider. Men, Dwarves, Elves and Ents unite forces to battle against the Dark. Meanwhile, Frodo and Sam struggle further into Mordor in their heroic quest to destroy the One Rin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 55,240 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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