The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien

404 pages first pub 1954 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous dark slow-paced
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Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull examine Tolkien's masterpiece chapter by chapter, offering expert insights into its evolution, structure, and meaning. They discuss in close detail important literary and historical influences on the developmen...

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Moods

adventurous 99%
dark 44%
emotional 38%
tense 38%
hopeful 28%
inspiring 24%
challenging 22%
mysterious 22%
funny 12%
reflective 9%
sad 9%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 42%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 42% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 44% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.37

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