A review by tiredurbanist
The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien

adventurous mysterious reflective 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

3.25

Much more compelling than the first book. Characters begin to be differentiated and developed, their bonds tested in more interesting ways. I cried at the end. The writing is still extremely slow and meandering but has a quaint beauty that I can see why it captured such a following.