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The beautiful conclusion of the entire trilogy is realized here. This novel is satisfying on many levels and has a complexity and vision that is missing from many of it's imitators.
Please be aware though that there is a difference in the pacing of the novel from the films. I read the novel before I saw the film, and it is possible that seeing the film first may distract some readers. This novel is written at a leisurley place, it is not a quick read, but it is a doorway into the authors imagination and philosophy. Definitely worth the trip.
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The story of the Lord of the Rings begins with the Hobbit, then the Fellowship of the Ring, next the Two Towers, and is concluded with the Return of the King. I would recommend reading the first three books before reading this one. Frodo and Sam are on the final leg of their journey to Mount Doom, but their resolve is failing. With the Armies of Gondor vastly outnumbered by the Orcs, will it even be in time?
This classic book written by JRR Tolkien is sure to be a book you'll remember for a very long time. Each of the books, especially the Return of the King are packed with details. It is easy to visualize everything in your mind. I would encourage everyone to read it!
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LOTR III: The Return of the Kings, like the other works of Tolkien on Middle-Earth, is very time-consuming and yet truly worth your time. If you have the time I would advise you to read this.
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At long last I read the final volume all the way through on my third stab at the trilogy. I've just always run out of gas after the first 1000 or so pages so it made sense to just start with this one and give it the attention it deserves (especially after seeing the film). I was suprised at how much I enjoyed the journey of the hobbits back to the Shire to kick some hindquarters as toughened warriors. Also, this was the first time for me that a book (or movie) took the time to delve into the feelings of the protagonists as their heroic climax passes and they fade back into to normal life. I found it useful in my own life.
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The Return Of The King is a very good book.There is a mixture of war, stategy, romance, persistence, reality, fantasy, good, evil, and just about everything else!
The main characters consist of small people or hobbits the size of children from a place called the shire, men from most regions, orcs and urk-hai from underground places, elves from woods, dwarves from mountainous regions, and destructive ghosts or nazgul that strike fear into people's hearts.
One hobbit called frodo must destroy a ring of power in the realm of a dark lord. A twisted creature, Gollum followes frodo due to lust for the ring.
Aragorn, a king in exile helps a city of men fend off the forces of the evil lord. Once he becomes king he leads his men to fight the evil lord.
The character Gandalf is a wizard. He helps all events go smoothly. He seems to know everyone.
I advise that you check out this book only after reading the first and second books or you'll end up in the middle of the action. You should read this before you see the movie so you can let your imagination soar.-
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