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Summary: The Two Towers Part Two of the Lord of the Rings
Review: This is the second book I've read by J.R.R. Tolkien, and out of the books I've read by him this definitey is one of the better. It may not be better than the Hobbit (There and Back Again) though I think it is much better than the Fellowship of the Ring. The first hundred pages might be fairly slow but that would be what it would be if it were real life. Also, the pages after the first hundred are more gripping and exciting than almost any section in the entire Fellowship of the Ring. Even after the boring pages it is still a good read.
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Summary: Gandalf's return
Review: When I starting reading towers, a friend of mine told me that this was his favorite book out of the whole series. I understood that, espcially the battle of helms deep and gandalf's return. I really like the way Gandalf put Saruman in his place. I think from now on Frodo needs start listening to sam, because his instinct about gollum was correct.
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Summary: Darker and ever better
Review: I find this the most impressive of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, no mean feat for the middle book-- as the companions are separated, the world grows darker and darker. Tolkein deftly builds a brooding atmosphere that is only deepened by the contrast afforded in the flashes of humor.
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Summary: Book 2 continues Tolkien's epic of rings and Hobbits.
Review: I have read already The Hobbit and The Fellowship of the Rings and I have one thing to say about The Two Towers, it is awesome. After the Fellpwship you know Gandalf is dead, the fellowship is probably going to be scattered, and Frodo is going with the faithful Samwise to Mordor alone. The Two Towers, like the first book, is split in to two sections. One is with Strider, Legolas, and Gimli to set out and find Merry and Pippim and deal with the treachory of Saruman(and on hint, there is a huge suprise in store). The second is all about Frodo and Sam on the trek to Mordor with the treachorous Gollum. At first he seems to be different and wants to be called his old name, Smeagol,but you quickly learn that Gollum has two sides(named by Sam as Slinker and Stinker). It all ends with a perfect setting for the next book, The Return of the King. All in all The Two Towers is one of the best books you'll ever read in your lifetime.
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Summary: better than the first
Review: The second part of the trilogy definitely picks up the pace. The story continues with the epic adventures of the fellowship, only this time it splits into seperate but related subplots. Sam and Frodo in one and the rest of the fellowship in the other. It is more fast paced than the first with many heartpounding twists, turns, tragedies, and triumphs. Gandalf is bigger than life.
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Summary: Part Two Of The Greatest Fantasy Epic Of All Time
Review: "The Two Towers" opens with the dispersal of the Fellowship Of The Ring. Boromir, eldest son of the Steward of Gondor, is killed by marauding Orcs intent on capturing Merry and Pippin. In a sense, his heroic death is an act of redemption on his part, after trying to seize the Ring from Frodo. Merry and Pippin are carried off by these Orcs, servants of the corrupt wizard Saruman. Aragorn, Gimli and Legolas begin their trek towards Minas Tirith, the capital of Gondor, hoping to overtake Saruman's Orcs. And Frodo and Samwise proceed towards Mordor and Mount Doom.This second installment of "The Lord Of The Rings" is in two parts; the first deals with the exploits of Merry, Pippin, Aragorn, Gimli and Legolas. The second recounts Frodo's and Samwise's perilous journey to Mordor. Without a doubt, this is the most character driven installment of the entire "Lord Of The Rings" saga. Without giving away the plot, the book is an insightful survey of the main characters and their motivations. Suffice it to say that their interactions amongst themselves as well as with important minor characters such as Fangorn, the chief of the Ents, play an important part in determining the outcome of the war of the Ring. Much of Tolkien's best writing can be found in this book. I found "The Two Towers" as engrossing as either "Fellowship Of The Ring" or "The Return Of The King", the third book in the trilogy. Incidentally, "The Two Towers" refers to Saruman's tower, Orthanc, at Isengard, and the Dark Lord Sauron's tower in Mordor.
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Summary: A towering monument of Tolkien's imagination
Review: I am new to the fantasy genre. As I started on the first pages of THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING (in anticipation of the movie), I did not know exactly what to expect and was initially put off by the many songs and by "Tom Bombadil". But after that brief state of confusion, I have come to thoroughly enjoy Tolkien's writings, the luscious details of history and geography, and - of course - the characters. In THE TWO TOWERS Tolkien dazzles us with his imagination and continues to bring all the components of Middle Earth to full life, in a description so vivid that one thinks that it must exist. Each half of the book builds up to climactic experiences as we journey through the lands of men and darkness, while the presence of the hobbits - their simplicity and naivete' - anchors us firmly to the human side of the epic. Characters are given more chances to express their individuality and to prove their worth as they face physical demons, and the ones that reside in their heads. The growth in characters such as Samwise Gamgee is very genuine and gripping. We are left at the end with a cliffhanger that compels you to read the last part of the trilogy. (I wonder what Peter Jackson will do about that?) One could argue about the lack of humor and female characters, but ultimately it is the beauty and the sense of purpose behind Middle Earth, its inhabitants and its history that should win over even the most skeptical of readers.
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Summary: An Epic Middle
Review: The Two Towers picks up the action right where it left off in Fellowship of the Ring. This installment is has a darker and more desperate tone than Fellowship. With the Fellowship sundered, there is a sense of fear and urgancy among its members. Sam and Frodo continue their journey to Mordor with the Ring. Along the way they make an unusual alliance they hope will speed their trip. At the same time, Aragorn must concern himself with treachery of Saruman while coming to grips with his own destiny. There are more "action" sequences in this book than in Fellowship and that may appeal to those who found the first novel dull. More interesting to me, though was how the notion of fate pervades the book. Aragorn, Frodo, Sam, and Theoden all must put a bit of faith in destiny and undertake tasks that they fear might destroy them. The notion of personal sacrifice helps put in perspective the danger that faces Middle-earth. How dreadful must Sauron be if so many are willing to lay down their lives to stop him.
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Summary: A letdown after "The Fellowship of the Ring."
Review: "The Two Towers" -- the second volume in Tolkien's model-train-set of a novel, "The Lord of the Rings" -- has fewer of the pleasures to be found in the first volume ("The Fellowship of the Ring"), while enlarging many of the first volume's faults. As everyone in the world must know by now, "The Lord of the Rings" basically tells how various good-hearted fantasy creatures strive to destroy a magic ring that, if acquired by the Enemy, would result in the end of decent society. Here the journey continues just as in the first volume, but Tolkien now moves much more slowly. He introduces us to fewer characters and "wonders" than in the first volume (most interesting, to me, were the Tree Shepherds, the revamped Gollum, and Boromir's brother), while filling many pages with tedious faux Arthurianism involving the Riders of Rohan, and with deadly landscape descriptions that are at once long-winded and vague. Nevertheless, the old excitement returns often enough -- particularly in the last few chapters -- and by the end my desire to find out what happens in the final volume was as fresh as ever.
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Summary: book two of the trilogy
Review: this book has the most battles of the three. it goes back and forth between frodo and sams adventure and the reclaiming of merry and pippin by aragorn, legolas, and gimli.when they find out that gandalf is not dead like they thought and that the orcs that took merry and pippin were not of sauron but of saruman (a wizard that was once good but now desires the power of the ring) and that they escaped and are now safe, they go to the aid of king theodan who is preparing for battle. in this volume you can start to see how different the relationship between the elf and the dwarf has become since the beginning when they started out hating each other. if you love fight scenes, this is the book for you. this books is almost purely battlefield action. i'm not a huge fan of fighting but this is still a great book. this battle is the end of part one of the book. part two tells of frodo and sams adventures away from the fellowship. gollum plays a large part in this book. he helps the hobbits to find their way into mordor. they aren't sure whether he's a friend or foe but they have no choice except to trust him. it's surprising and wonderful and i would be shocked if you were able to put this book down.
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