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Summary: The trilogy ends with a masterpiece.
Review: JRR Tolkien truly has defined sci/fi with the trilogy and especially ROTK. Tolkien finishes his mighty epic story with a brilliant finale worthy of everyones praise. The amazing conclusion brought tears to my eyes. never has an author moved me as Tolkien has. If the whole world read Tolkien, everyone would be alot happier. This is when I feel so sorry for people who can't read and henceforth cannot visit Middle Earth the way I can, too bad for them.
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Summary: A classic!
Review: What more can I say?... Except "go Dernhelm!" and thank goodness for the tale of years & tengwar explanations in the appendices...
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Summary: Frodo wasn't the only one who tired...
Review: I thought that this book, the last of the Lord of the Rings series, was a slight disappointment. I had been reading the LoTR from the Hobbit onward and I thought the climax was rather anticlimatical. It was too quick, too "easy". We readers suffered the anquish of transporting the Ring from the Shire all the way to Mount Doom. But I think the Mount Doom episode was too hasty. I was expecting a final showdown - perhaps a greuling battle - that did not occur. The chapter left me very hollow. "What? That's it? The deed is done and there's over a hundred pages left?" No doubt, Tolkien was tiring from writing this massive epic and it seems he cut a few corners at the end. Perhaps some Tolkienophiles take this as blasphemy, but nonetheless, I was very capitivated by the LoTR epic and I feel the book could have received a better climax. Of course, if you've read the first two books in the triology, no doubt you'll want to read the finale. Perhaps my opinion! will change when I inevitably reread the series in the future.
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Summary: The Finest Novel I've Ever Read
Review: I've never read a more satisfying book. "The Return of the King" concludes the series perfectly, with a climactic war among men and war inside men (and hobbits). Sam and Frodo are heros of the highest order, giving everything they have because they promised they would complete their quest. The battle between the Armies of the Sauron and those of the West is one of the most exciting and well-written passages i've ever read. I was visiting Venice at the time I read this book, and I stayed mostly in my hotel because of it. Truly one of the great reading experiences.
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Summary: One of the best books in the fantasy world ever!
Review: I was introduced to this book by my mother who had read it over and over again, and thought it was one of the greatest ever. So did I. The book had fabulous characters and an amazing plot. My personal favorite of the trilogy was the second book, the Two Towers. These books were the beggenning and inspiration for all of the new fantasy books both good and bad. If you look closely at these books and compare them to the newer ones you can see the similarity. This is an absolute MUST for any fantasy reader or anyone who enjoys and great book.
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Summary: THE BEST BOOK OF ALL TIME!
Review: You'll LOVE this book, as I did. "The Lord of the Rings" reaches its amazing conclusion in "Return of the King." J.R.R. Tolkien has written the greatest fantasy epic of all time. The whole fantasy world of Middle-earth is a work of genius. The style of writing and realistic characters make you feel like you're there in the Shire with the Hobbits! "Lord of the Rings" is a must for any fantasy lover.
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Summary: Tolkien's best!
Review: Of Tolkien's well-known quartet of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King is the best. The suspense builds as the war comes to its climax. In the West, all efforts are put towards defending the city of Gondor, chief city in Middle-earth, and main defense against Mordor. In Mordor, Sam continues to help Frodo towards Mount Doom, where the Ring can be destroyed. But the closer they get, the weaker Frodo becomes, and the stronger the power of the Ring becomes. Every scene is beautifully written, and even with all the action, the characters still take center stage. The writing is almost cinematic; is feels that real. It's a novel that scares you, grips you, makes you laugh and cry. One of the best novels ever written. After the climax, you begin reading more slowly. Not because it is not interesting, not because it moves slowly by its own nature. You read more slowly because you do not want it to end. After reading these novels, you will not want to leave this world behind. I have one complaint and one complaint only about this book: it is too short. If you die without reading The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, you have missed the greatest joy in literature. Do yourself a favor: read these books.
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Summary: Toliken's Masterpiece
Review: The Lord of the Ring The Return of the King The Random House, 1955, 494, $7.99
J.R.R. Tolkin ISBN 0-345-33973-8It is being hailed as the greatest fantasy epic of are time. The Lord of the Rings The Return of the King is the last book in The Lord of the Rings trilogy. The main characters are Frodo, Sam, Merry, Pippin, Legolas, Gimli, Aragorn, and Gandalf. Pippin, Sam , Merry , and Frodo are hobbits. Legolas is an Elf, Gimli is a Dwarf, Aragorn is a Man, and Gandalf is a Wizard. My favorite part of the book is Pelennor Fields. Frodo is taken to the tower of Cirth Ungol and is saved by Sam. Then they move closer the fires of Mount Doom. While Frodo and Sam are moving towards Mt. Doom the rest of the fellowship is creating a war a a diversion. Will they trick Sauron or will he get the Ring? To find out read this book.
I liked this book because my favorite genre has always been fantasies. I feel that the book is well written and has unforgettable characters. The book is special because of it settings. I'm recommending it because it is one of my favorite books of all time. I would rate the book five out of five stars. Any type of person would like this book. Drew O., Grade 6
Bales Intermediate, Friendswood , Texas
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Summary: The Completion of the Epic Trilogy
Review: "The Return of the King" completes "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy that began with "The Fellowship of the Ring" and "The Two Towers." J.R.R. Tolkien took Arthurian legends and Norse mythology and recreated the realm of high fantasy in the 1950s that continues to be popular today.
That Tolkien was able to forge a bond with "Fellowship" then split up the characters was a masterful stroke. In "Return" we follow Pippin and Gandalf to Minas Tirith, where Pippin becomes part of the tower guard for Denethor, the Steward of Gondor and father of Boromir and Faramir. Merry, left behind in Rohan, bonds with King Theoden, and later secretly rides to battle with the mysterious Dernhelm. Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli take with paths of the dead to recruit an army that must fulfill its destiny to become free of a curse. We also get the sub-stories of Eowyn and Faramir. And Frodo and Sam don't even appear until the second half of the book!
What I liked about "Return" is that Tolkien continued to raise the stakes and throw obstacles in the way of his characters. Merry and Eowyn pay a price during their encounter with the ringwraithes. Frodo gets stabbed, stung and bitten. Yet, each character gets to be a hero in a believable way. Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli are already larger than life heroes, so the hobbits are really the source of humanity in the story, the observers who rise above their stature and perform great acts of bravery. That Tolkien could show growth in so many characters, and even in Aragorn as he gradually accepts his destiny as the king of his people, was remarkable.
The book is filled with excellent detail about the lands and history of the peoples, and I found myself glad that there were handy maps in the back for reference.
After the climax, there are another fifty or so pages as the characters make their way homeward and Frodo, Sam, Merry and Pippin must retake the Shire from the thugs who have assumed control. This would be unheard of in a book today, since the main action has been completed, but Tolkien is going completing the journey by having the characters return as champions. In the "Scouring of the Shire" chapter, we see how much the hobbits have truly grown, as they must wage a campaign without their other friends to help them. Finally, "The Grey Havens" draws our story to a close.
The appendices are also worthy of perusal, as they are filled with historical details of the world of legend, when Isildur battled Sauron, etc. as well as what happended to the principle characters after Frodo returned to the Shire. By reading these pieces, one glimpses the amazing scope that a writer can undertake to create a world filled with fascinating stories, rich history, multi-dimensional characters, and sweeping landscapes.
This series is highly recommended.
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Summary: You've got to love "The Lord of the Rings" Trilogy!!!
Review: What is there not to like of J.R.R. Tokien books? It is lots of fun, plenty of adventure, action, battles, humor, hobbits, men, elves, dwarves, et., etc., etc. Book two of "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, "The Two Towers", ends with Gandalf the Wizard and Pippin the hobbit traveling to Minas Tirith. Also Frodo the Ring-bearing hobbit and his faithful friend, Sam, are separated in the land of Mordor, Frodo in the hands of the dreadful orcs. Now we go into book three, "The Return of the King". It's up to Sam now to save his master Frodo. It's a good thing he has the Ring of Doom with him. When Sam finally is able to free Frodo, they must continue their quest to destroy the Ring, before the evil Sauron uses it to his own purposes, to cover all the lands with his Darkness. But Frodo is starting to weaken with the weight and power of the Ring. Will he be able to complete his quest? Meanwhile, King Theoden and his Rohan forces, along with Merry the hobbit, travel to Minas Tirith to help King Denethor fight off Sauron's forces of Men and Orcs. And Aragorn the Ranger (or is he...?), Legolas the Elf, Gimli the Dwarf, and the Rangers decide to go to Minas Tirith... by the Paths of Dead! A truly great conclustion to such a terrific series. J.R.R. Tolkien certainly made these books so interesting and realistic. You must read the Appendixes at the end of the book, it tells about all of the histories of Men, Dwarves, Elves, Hobbits, and more. Also gives timelines of the 2nd Age, 3rd Age, and more. One of my most favorite characters is Legolas the Elf, one important reason is because he is an Elf. Somehow Elves have always fascinated and interested me, with their mysterious, quiet but strong ways. I love how he and Gimli the Dwarf are the best of friends and how they're always together and inseparable. I also love Pippin the Hobbit, he's so cheerful, kind, but always seems to always get into trouble! Also I think that Faramir the Prince is also a good character. Son of the King Denethor, in the eyes of his father is unworthy because he is compared with his brother, Boromir, who had been killed. I can't honestly say which of the three books in the trilogy is the best. I strongly recommend you read all of the books, including the prelude, "The Hobbit". I think that the J.R.R. Tolkiens are mostly for teenager and adults, since younger kids probably would find it a little too complicated and boring for them. Have fun reading "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy! You'll find it loads of fun and keep you in page-turning excitement!
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