The Return of the King (The Lord of the Rings, #3)
by J.R.R. Tolkien, Maria Skibniewska
The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien, Maria Skibniewska holds a exceptional rating of 4.51 out of 5, based on 464K reader ratings. First published in 1955. The book spans 404 pages.
About The Return of the King
Alternate cover edition here.The Companions of the Ring have become involved in separate adventures as the quest continues. Aragorn, revealed as the hidden heir of the ancient Kings of the West, joined with the Riders of Rohan against the forces of Isengard, and took part in the desperate victory of the Hornburg. Merry and Pippin, captured by Orcs, escaped into Fangorn Forest and there encountered the Ents. Gandalf returned, miraculously, and defeated the evil wizard, Saruman. Meanwhile, Sam and Frodo progressed towards Mordor to destroy the Ring, accompanied by SmEagol--Gollum, still obsessed by his 'precious'. After a battle with the giant spider, Shelob, Sam left his master for dead; but Frodo is still alive--in the hands of the Orcs. And all the time the armies of the Dark Lord are massing. J.R.R. Tolkien's great work of imaginative fiction has been labeled both a heroic romance and a classic fantasy fiction. By turns comic and homely, epic and diabolic, the narrative moves through countless changes of scene and character in an imaginary world which is totally convincing in its detail.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | J.R.R. Tolkien, Maria Skibniewska |
| Published | 1955 |
| Pages | 404 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Fiction, Classics, Young Adult, Books |
| Average Rating | 4.51 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 463,959 |
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What genre is The Return of the King?
The Return of the King is categorized as Fantasy, Fiction, Classics, Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Return of the King worth reading?
Based on 464K reader ratings, The Return of the King has an average score of 4.51 out of 5.00, which is considered "Exceptional." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is The Return of the King?
The Return of the King has 404 pages.
Who wrote The Return of the King?
The Return of the King was written by J.R.R. Tolkien, Maria Skibniewska. It was first published in 1955.
What is the ISBN for The Return of the King?
The ISBN-13 for The Return of the King is 9780345339740.0.
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