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Summary: This masterpiece is well worth the time!
Review: The Two Towers
Book Review
J. R. R. Tolkien's The Two Towers is a fantastic book. It is the kind of fantasy that every person would enjoy. There is every kind of event, so even the pickiest person would be able to find something they like. The second book in a three part series, The Two Towers continues the story of the Ring. The reader meets many new characters, including the Ents and the Riders of Rohan. The Two Towers is about the quest to destroy the Ring of Power. If the dark lord Sauron gets the Ring, all of Middle-earth will be destroyed. The broken fellowship now insists of three groups: Legolas, Aragorn and Gimli, Merry and Pippen, and Frodo and Sam. The novel starts with the death of Boromir, who was taken over by the Ring. Legolas, Aragorn, and Gimli immediately set out to find Merry and Pippen. Merry and Pippen have been captured by the enemy and must be rescued. This
begins The Two Towers, with many more adventures to come. The Two Towers is a must-read for anyone who likes fantasy and adventure. There are no weaknesses. I enjoyed reading the novel very much. The beginning starts out slow, but things speed up quickly. Anyone who likes fantasy will enjoy it because every page in this masterpiece is very well written. The Two Towers is definitely a great book.
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Summary: Continuation: The Hobbit Returns
Review: This book has the fellowship scattered in every which way. Frodo is traveling through Mordor with Sam, while Pippin and Merry show incredible inner strength in their encounters with orcs. Gandalf (who is supposedly killed in book 1) resurrects with gallantry as Gandalf the White. The characters begin to take on more and more challenges. Frodo is gettin guided by who but Gollum and a new type of soldier emerges--Ents. Readers are introduced to Faramir, Theoden, Wormtongue, and the Rohirrim. The trail to the final battle between good an evil narrows ever-more as the book draws to a close. Each reader has begun to see each character in a new light, truces are made, blood is shed, and now readers can begin to decide who is the most important character in the book. I personally have never been able, as all characters play such an immense part in the story of the rings. I recommend both the book and the recording (Rob Inglis is the most incredible reader).
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Summary: No "middle child" syndrome here
Review: this series "The Lord of the Rings" is absolutely fantastic. I have to admit, I was a "late bloomer" when it came to reading these books, but now that I am done, i wish i had done it a long time ago!
"The Two Towers" might possibly be overlooked (being the one in the middle), if it wasn't for the story (i know what you're thinking--and you're right). "The Two Towers" is absolutely vital to the whole picture. While the really important stuff happens mostly in "The Return of the King", the pieces in "The Two Towers" will help you understand all that has happened and all that will happen (or the things that have not yet come to pass--if you will--hahaha). Anyway, BUY THIS BOOK! But make sure that you read "The Fellowship of the Ring" first, otherwise, you're not going to know what the heck is going on. And don't rely solely on the movie, there is sooooo much more in the book that they left out (for obvious reasons). AND don't read "The Return of the King" UNTIL you have read this one. Fair enough?
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Summary: Now we are really rolling!!
Review: In this , the second volume of Tolkein's classic trilogy , the pace of the action really picks up! After a modestly slow start in "The Fellowship of the Ring" , all of the major characters are in place and an action filled epic unfolds in a magical world best viewed in the marvelous images created by the author in one's own mind. Each reader has his own mental image of Frodo--of Gandalf--and of the despicable orcs. After the fall into the abyss of Gandalf the Grey with the Balrog in "The Fellowship", we see a new and awesomely powerful Gandalf the White emerge (an almost Biblical resurrection , to make a comparison).
In this volume Treebeard the Ent is introduced , and the episodes of Merry and Pippin with the Ents are marvelously entertaining. The little folk , the Hobbits , show an unforseen inner strength that is one of the things I enjoy most in this tale. The strength of will and devotion of Samwise Gamgee to Frodo is heartwarming. The segement "In Shelob's Lair" is one of the more genuinely scary parts of the book. I probably shouldn't reveal too much more about what transpires in the story and spoil it for a first-time reader ; of the three volumes in the trilogy this is probably the most action filled and fun reading one , and is therefore my favorite. If you haven't read it yet--what are you waiting for?! Five stars don't do it justice!
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Summary: Worth the read
Review: First off, i would like to address some of the faults that others found in this book. I noticed that a lot reviewers, thought the book was too descriptive. Yes, this book is very descriptive, but tolkein was only trying to paint a picture for his readers, and if you can understand the way he described it in, he did a very good job. You have to remember, that this book was written by a genius, and if your looking for an easy book to read, this isn't for you. Others said this book was a bit boring. In my opinion, it was quite the contrary. the book splits up essentially into two different stories, one following aragorn, legolas, gimili, merry, pippin and gandalf, and the other covers frodo and sam. Frodo's adventures are a little boring, but the rest of the fellowship had me on the edge of my seat. You also get to meet the ents, interesting creatures by far. All i can say, is read the book and decide for yourself. This isn't a book to read while your being distracted by something. and of course, make sure to read the first one before this, or you will be lost.
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Summary: Exciting Continuation
Review: For years, I had heard enough people say that The Lord of the Rings was too long and dated to be worth reading that I avoided them. Recently, I picked up the first one, The Fellowship of the Rings, and I found that those people were flat wrong. The books have aged well. The characters are extremely interesting and loveable and the plot is well paced and exciting. The Two Towers picks up right where Fellowship left off. The narrative is split between the two divisions of the fellowship. The first two books follow Merry, Pippin, Gimli, Legolas, Aragorn, and others as they join forces with the Ents (the coolest characters in the series so far) to fight against the rising power of Saruman. The last two books in The Two Towers follow Frodo and Sams' continuing quest into Mordor to try and destroy the ring. They face some interesting obstacles, and there are quite a few plot twists in the narrative. The Two Towers is a truly entertaining read. The narrative in this is pretty fast-paces (except for one section at the beginning). There are some new characters and creatures which are really interesting. The conflicts are intense, and there are a lot of plot twists to keep you entertained. The book is especially exciting near the end. It really leaves you needing to read the last chronicle. I can't wait to experience the rest of The Lord of the Rings. I only wish I hadn't waited so long to get to it.
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Summary: The weak part of three
Review: Even though this book had its good parts, I have to say that it was the most boring and least captivating of Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, even though that isn't anything to frown at. Tolkien continues to be descriptive, but fails to captivate the mind. There were points where he was actually being to descriptive, to the point where it feelt like he was just trying to take up pages, but it was all worth it in the end. Read the three books in order--don't ruin your Tolkien experience! Recommended for the determined reader or the Tolkien fanatic--
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Summary: A SNORE-FEST!!!!!!!
Review: Dull! Dull! Dull! Dull!!!!!!!!!!!! I love to read, and when it comes to fantasy epics I love to read even more, but this book is a disgrace. I forced myself to finish it. The Lord of the Rings might be the 1st modern fantasy epic but it is no way the best. The Characters are dull and annoying; the descriptions are poor and long; the plot is extremely stupid; the dialog is extremely cheesy; and yet people think this is good??? If you want to read a good fantasy series pick of "The Wheel of Time" or "A Song of Ice and Fire".
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Summary: Impressive adventure story
Review: First of, this is an excellent book. Although not really a life-changer it will probably do a lot to dispel the idea that fantasy books are boring. As a person who isn't a particular fan of the genre, I personally loved this book. The story is a follow up from the first novel in the set, 'The Fellowship Of The Rings'. Split into two sections it mostly concerns the aftermath of the dismemberment of the fellowship. In the first half Merry and Pippin are hobbit-napped by orcs, and Strider, Legolas and Gimli follow in pursuit, on the way meeting battle and an old friend. The second half is mostly taken up by the character Sam, as Frodo feels the weight of his task ever more, becoming ever more weary as they come closer to their destination. On the journey they find help from an unwanted ally - Gollum. Obviously there are several problems with the story, such as characters like Treebeard that are dull and often unneeded. However, despite this it can be very exciting in parts and brings a whole new dimension to the 'journey' story. All of the characters are drawn exceptionally well, even if some are clearly more interesting than others. In addition, the fight scenes are a lot more than the usual hacking and chopping but include some surprising light humour that really helps dispel the possibility of boredom. Even if the homoerotic overtones between Frodo and Sam are a little on-the-nose then at least you've got Shalob the giant spider at the end to give a pounding finale with a great cliffhanger. Plus, it's certainly a plus that Tolkien can write in a giant spider without his reader questioning it for a moment and just enjoying the moment. This is a great book, although I'm worried as to how they'll transfer characters such as Shalob onto the big screen later this year.
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Summary: If you are smart you bought all three volumes at once.
Review: This book picks up where "Fellowship of the Ring (Lord of the Rings, Part I)" , left off. The fellowship is dispersed. We are lucky in the fact that J. R. R. Tolkien will completely follow each path from beginning to end. All the wars are covered in detail and the progress of the ring bearer is chronicled. New creatures and old vermin reveal themselves.
As with Ramayana by William Buck ISBN: 0520043944, we find that every creature has its function and that there is no black and white in this purpose. Frodo alludes to this when he thinks of Gandalf, Aragorn, and Gollum. Even Gandalf tells not to hurt Gollum as he may play a larger role in the story that one could imagine.
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