- Paperback: 464 pages
- Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) (15 Sep 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0618002243
- ISBN-13: 978-0618002245
- Product Dimensions: 21.2 x 14 x 2.7 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (56 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,729,553 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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‘Extraordinarily imaginative, and wholly exciting’
The Times
‘The story itself is superb’
Observer
‘A most remarkable feat’
Guardian
‘Masterpiece? Oh yes’
Evening Standard
‘An astonishing imaginative tour de force’
Daily Telegraph
‘A story magnificently told’
New Statesman
‘Tolkien was a storyteller of genius’
Literary Review
‘Amongst the greatest works of imaginative fiction of the twentieth century’
Sunday Telegraph
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'Tolkien was a storyteller of genius'
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Tolkien's descriptive writing is 100% if not more as it outlines the true emotional terror of evil in realistic and gripping epic fashion. it certainly left me out of breath by the last page. Frodo's situation sits as a double edged sword as the fight between the ring and his conscience, and his mission proves whether he succedes or fails. Interesting twist at the end makes this the most popular book this century. A must. The appendix is worth reading as well as it outlines the history before and after this series and completes the story in true epic style.
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The best book I'v read in my whole life.A perfect balance of suspense and exitement what with the fierce Battle of the Pelennor Fields and the heroic deeds of Sam at the tower of Cirith Ungol.The first part tells how the Riders of Rohan come to the aid of Gondor in the defence against the ever growing Shadow of Mordor.It tells of a great battle between Good and Evil,Life and Death,Light and Dark.The second part tells the tale of Frodo and Sam and how they enter the Black Land and come face to face with the deadliest of enemies in their heroic attempt to destroy the Ruling Ring.It is my favourite book by my favourite author and I think it is well worth buying.It is the last part of The Lord Of The Rings where it reaches its awesome climax.It is well written and one of the best books you will ever read.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio Cassette
After seeing my girlfriend struggle (as she is dyslexic) through the first two books of the trilogy i thought i would give her a break and buy this for her so she could enjoy the final part of this classic fantasy book. It was great, she was able to get through the book and enjoy it at the same time especially as it kept to the book and was not a dramatization like other copies, meaning she felt as though she had the same experience as the rest of us. Rob Inglis narrates clearly and at a good speed. also suitable for younger readers.
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Amazing and epic closure...
The Return of the King is the third part of the Lord of the Ring, if you have read the Fellowship and Two Towers, you need this. Read more
Published 2 days ago by J. A. G. Valero
Never fails to deliver
Amazing inspirational fantasy, although the history and family trees do go on a bit and can be considered essdential reading only for the most dedicated Tolkien fans.
Published 1 month ago by MDKB
NOT AS DESCRIBED
The item was NOT what was described or pictured. It was posted under the illustrated edition page, but it was just a normal edition. Very disappointed.
Published 2 months ago by Lucky Felix
Last Things
This is the third volume in J. R. R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy. It follows The Fellowship of the Ring and The Two Towers. Be sure to read both of them first. Read more
Published 2 months ago by John M. Ford
the third and last in the series, a classic for all time
The conclusion to an awe inspiring trilogy written by a master of literature, The Return Of The King: Volume 3 is such a good book that it can replace J.K. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Stella Hofer
Return of the King review
The book was in excellent condition condition and came very quickly but as I read the it, near the end of the book it was bound wrong and I couldn't finish it, the text returned... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Gaby
The conclusion of a story; the end of an Age
As most people know this is one of the more popular fantasy trilogy ever written. It's very adventure and battle oriented, especially the latter in this third book. Read more
Published 12 months ago by ManInsideTheHelm
Great Edition of a great Story.
I have an obsession with The Lord of The Rings and Tolkiens books, I found it was quite hard finding hardback books, especially LOTR, so when these cropped up, I was thrilled. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Master Butler
A Sprint Toward The End.
The problems that plagued the first two books are done away with the story feels tighter and less episodic there are references to the wider world at hand and the time line is... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Julia Havard
Almost new
I doubt if anyone has ever read this book. It only has an ink stain on the cover. It is practically new. I am very satisfied.
Published 21 months ago by skoulena
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