Books : The Return of the King (The Lord of The Rings, Part 3)

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Rating:

- A Wonderful Book
This book is perfect for fans of the other books. If you liked the movies than this is a perfect read. The only problem with it is that it can get a bit slow at times. (This probably isn't the case for most people though, as I was 12 when I read this book)

Rating:

- One Book to rule them all.
I have all three films on the extended DVD edition, loved them, so I HAD to read the books!

INTRODUCTION: The Lord of the Rings was released in the 1950's, and it took everyone by surprise. With many loveable characters, a great story, a great new fantasy world with many place to explore, and the rich, moving storytelling were nothing people have ever seen before. Now with the books, video games, fan clubs, and three great movies, LOTR is easily one of the best stories of all time.

BASIC PLOT:

BOOK V: Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, Merry, and Pippin, go to the capital city of Gondor, Minas Tirith. There they meet the Steward of the city, Denathor, who is Boromir and Faramir's father. They must fight a huge army of Orcs and protect the city.

BOOK VI: The climax and resolution of the book. Sam goes to rescue Frodo, and they march toward Mount Doom to destroy the Ring. I won't tell you what happens at the end, but it's a great ending.

OPINION: Over 450 pages, but beyond pg. 311 are just optional appendixes that give great info to the plot. This is one great and exciting book, and I noticed in the movie they forget to tell about the battle in the Shire at the end. A must read! There are many more books besides The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings about Middle-earth. I suggest you to read `em all!

Rating:

- Magestic
The third book of the trilogy is amazing, full of emotion. All of the hobbitts become famous as heroes of the realm by accomplishing daunting tasks to help defeat the dark lord and gain freedom for Middle Earth. Saruman is reduced to a truly pitiful creature that is still full of spite. Aragorn is revealed as the rightful king and takes his place at the head of the realm.

There are also a lot of real world lessons delivered in this book. Evil must be stood up to and fought against even with everything to loose. Freedom is the ultimate reward and valor deserves much respect. Some people will never repent or admit their mistakes but will always blame others for their downfall (Saruman). And many more I'm sure.

Rating:

- The Wonderful Culmination
"The Return of the King" is a wonderful culmination to J.R.R. Tolkien's masterful "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. Like the second installment, "The Two Towers," it is split into two stories. The reader must wait until nearly halfway through the novel to pick up again with Frodo and Sam in Mordor. This manner of storytelling is not quite as successful as in the second book, particularly when Tolkien tries to line up events between the two story lines. The chapter about Faramir and Eowyn, although beautifully written, seems almost an afterthought, being totally out of the chronology. The battle between Aragorn and the Corsairs is weakened because it is told only as a recollection. And in one chapter, Tolkien drastically overuses the phrases "and lo!" and "for behold!".

But these are minor quibbles. "Return of the King" is a worthy successor to the first two novels, and every bit as richly detailed. Tolkien's ear for language and eloquent handling of emotional situations combine to produce some of the most heartbreakingly beautiful sentences I have ever read.

The Appendices comprise nearly a third of this book. One can peruse these for hours, revelling in the incredible detail of Tolkien's world.

"The Lord of the Rings" is one of the greatest literary works of all time. It is worth reading over and over and over.

Rating:

- a bit slow...
The third book in the series was a little slow to get started and a little slow to end. I felt as if Tolkein got bored of writing it and wrapped up the final fight of the war of the ring rather quickly which was dissapointing since he had spent two books building up to that moment. I was rather attached to each of the characters by the final book though and was pleased with the ending overall, I just feel it could have been racier and faster paced. I still give this book five stars together with the other two. I don't think I've ever read such an enjoyable book in my life and I am so pleased to have read it. The whole book was truly magical and I often found myself on the edge of my seat cheering and willing the characters along.

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