The Return of the Shadow by J.R.R. Tolkien

497 pages first pub 1988 (view editions) user-added

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This book is ideal for readers who enjoy delving into the creative process behind epic fantasy worlds and appreciate behind-the-scenes insights into how iconic stories like The Lord of the Rings are meticulously crafted.

Description

 The Return of the Shadow is the story of the first part of the history of the creation of The Lord of the Rings, a fascinating study of Tolkien’s great masterpiece, from its inception to the end of the first volume, The Fellowship of the Ring. 

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Community Reviews

4.1
based on 282 reviews

Moods

informative: 81%

reflective: 50%

challenging: 43%

adventurous: 31%

inspiring: 31%

dark: 6%

emotional: 6%

relaxing: 6%


Pace

12% of readers chose medium
87% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

27% of readers chose A mix
72% of readers chose N/A
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Strong character development?

50% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose N/A
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Loveable characters?

50% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose N/A
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Diverse cast of characters?

50% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
40% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

22% of readers chose Complicated
22% of readers chose No
55% of readers chose N/A
Complicated
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