A review by beebeewin
The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien

adventurous challenging slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

Honestly, as good as expected! Much quicker than the previous book and for the better. I found myself super engaged with the story even though I knew what was going to happen. The story is just so interesting and well written, plus reading all the appendices helped deepen the entire book.
Although, I will say the second to last chapter was odd to me. It was weird to kind of make the Hobbits fight another fight, just to show how they have developed. Just seems to interrupt the flow of the end of the novel. Thus the 4.75.
Honestly, glad I read but I would not recommend this book or the others to anyone looking for a light read! Be ready to buckle in and really spend sometime getting to know a different world and a timeless story. 
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