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The Return of the King

(Lord of the Rings (Paperback))

By J.R.R. Tolkien

(423)

| School & Library Binding | 9780808520856

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Book Description

In the third volume of The Lord of the Rings trilogy the good and evil forces join battle, and we see that the triumph of good is not absolute. The Third Age of Middle-earth ends, and the age of the dominion of Men begins. "An impressive achievement, unique among the imaginative works of our times."Continue

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The Return of the King By J.R.R. Tolkien

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bookpage published on Mon, 13 Sep 2010

Return of the King - The Film Has a Lot to Live Up To Share

Via Glenn-omir, grim tidings from the Return of the King film front: why buy into EITHER the Star Wars OR the Lord of the Rings universe when you can have both? ...."People complained a lot about Gimli just being there for comic relief," continued Wi ... (read full critics)

blogcritics published on Wed, 22 Jan 2003

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Amazing

I finally had a chance to read this amazing book in its original language when I was back in Wales. I absolutely loved it even more. I cannot recommend it enough to all kinds of readers - just give it a try. If so many people love it there must be a good reason.

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AlittaM said on Aug 20, 2007 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

Wow, I have read the entire Lord of The Rings Trilogy. That is an accomplishment all in itself for this new year. I have to say that I am not a fan of these books and that while they are okay, they were not my best books ever. I found them long and dragging and very flat. Yes there was suspense and ... (continue)

Wow, I have read the entire Lord of The Rings Trilogy. That is an accomplishment all in itself for this new year. I have to say that I am not a fan of these books and that while they are okay, they were not my best books ever. I found them long and dragging and very flat. Yes there was suspense and climaxes, but in all, I found it not very hooking. I was waiting for that grab that would keep me interested the whole way through.
Of the 4 books (Hobbit included) The Hobbit is my favorite, but of the LOTR trilogy, "The Two Towers" was most certainly my favorite.
Will I ever re-read this series, chances are likely, but I want to get through the history of Middle Earth first.

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Simonlegofiles said on Jan 16, 2012 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback