Reviews

The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien

sophiewelsh's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

nsheep's review against another edition

4.0

It is worth noting that my enjoyment of this book (and in fact the whole series as I plan to start The Return of the King soon) may be a product of my current situation. I'm in the process of writing my Master's thesis which has been it's own arduous process of ups and downs. Though my goal does not amount to saving the world like these hobbits are, reading of their struggles helps me feel connected to them in a way I was surprised by. Perhaps were I not reading it during this time I would have put the book down like many others I have reshelved recently. For the time being, though, whether it is a product of my situation or a genuine unhindered love for these books, I am finding great comfort in these little hobbits and their Herculean task, and who couldn't fall in love with Treebeard and all his grandfatherly qualities?

librariancollections's review against another edition

medium-paced

4.75

thespellboundlibraries's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

rkcobb's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

roslink's review against another edition

adventurous emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

indianaohms_2's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful mysterious fast-paced

5.0

librarianlizreads's review against another edition

5.0

This was my first time reading the Two Towers (via audiobook), and I regret seeing the movies first. I have a deep love for this story and for the movies. It felt weird being upset with the book for not being like the movies. Yet, as I moved through to the end of this book, I found that the story here was much stronger and presented sides to the characters that you can't get any other way. I still love the story and I deeply appreciate Tolkien's work.

I do advise, if you do not like long, fantasy narratives, this may not be the book for you. It is a wonderful classic though!

puttakina's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful reflective relaxing medium-paced

4.75

martine_01's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0