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The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Lord of the Rings

The Lord of the Rings #1-3

J.R.R. Tolkien

1216 pages first pub 1957 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous emotional hopeful slow-paced
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The Lord of the Rings is ideal for readers who enjoy immersive, epic journeys that balance emotional depth with themes of enduring hope and the triumph of courage against overwhelming darkness.

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One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind themIn ancient times the Rings of Power were crafted by the Elven-smiths, and Sauron, the Dark Lord, forged the One Ring, filling it with his own...

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Community Reviews

4.45
based on 42,710 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 98%

emotional: 55%

hopeful: 55%

inspiring: 50%

challenging: 34%

dark: 31%

tense: 28%

mysterious: 23%

reflective: 22%

funny: 20%

sad: 18%

relaxing: 11%

lighthearted: 8%

informative: 2%


Pace

1% of readers chose fast
31% of readers chose medium
66% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

33% of readers chose Plot
62% of readers chose A mix
4% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

81% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

95% of readers chose Yes
3% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

50% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
27% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

35% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
35% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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