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The Two Towers: Two Towers v. 2 (The Lord of the Rings) [Paperback]

J. R. R. Tolkien (Author)
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Publication Date: 3 Sep 2001 | Series: The Lord of the Rings

The second part of Tolkien’s epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings, featuring an exclusive cover image from the film

Impossible to describe in a few words, JRR Tolkien’s great work of imaginative fiction has been labelled 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. Tolkien created a vast new mythology in an invented world which has proved timeless in its appeal.

To celebrate the release of the major motion picture trilogy, we will be reissuing the A-format paperbacks with exclusive images from the films on the covers, the second of which being The Two Towers, in which the Fellowship is sundered. While Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli attempt to rescue the hobbits, Merry and Pippin, Frodo and Sam must journey into Sauron’s desolate land of Mordor unprotected and alone.

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  • Paperback: 464 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollins; Film tie-in edition edition (3 Sep 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0007123833
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007123834
  • Product Dimensions: 17 x 10.9 x 3.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (140 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 706,696 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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‘An extraordinary book. It deals with a stupendous theme. It leads us through a succession of strange and astonishing episodes, some of them magnificent, in a region where everything is invented, forest, moor, river, wilderness, town and the races which inhabit them.’
The Observer

‘Among the greatest works of imaginative fiction of the twentieth century.’
Sunday Telegraph

‘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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'The second part of Tolkien’s epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings, featuring an exclusive cover image from the film.'

Impossible to describe in a few words, JRR Tolkien’s great work of imaginative fiction has been labelled 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. Tolkien created a vast new mythology in an invented world which has proved timeless in its appeal.

To celebrate the release of the major motion picture trilogy, we will be reissuing the A-format paperbacks with exclusive images from the films on the covers, the first of which being The Fellowship of the Ring, in which the young hobbit, Frodo, is bequeathed a magical ring from his Uncle Bilbo, and learns that he must take it into the land of the Dark Lord, Sauron, and cast it into the Cracks of Doom.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome ending to an epic 25 Feb 1999
By A Customer
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.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great if you need a little help 23 Sep 2003
By "mattszurgot"
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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20 of 22 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The best book I'v ever read. 25 Oct 2001
By A Customer
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.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The Greatest Story Ever Told 22 Jun 2003
By Sean Kelly
Format:Paperback
It is almost impossible to review this book separately from the first two in the Trilogy. The Return of the King is simply the incredible ending to an incredible epic. Tolkien's themes of heroism in the face of unspeakable fear, and loyalty to friends, continue to resonate long after the book is finished. The bittersweet ending stays with you for a long time, and the images of Hobbiton and the Shire in the wake of the Great War are forever imbedded in my memory. This isn't just a book. The Lord of the Rings is a lifelong experience that you will come back to time and again.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Two Towers, Two Stories, Two Thumbs Up! 22 Sep 2002
By Lauravallins
Format:Hardcover
The Two Towers is arguably the best part of the Lord of the Rings Triology. For those wanting to pick up where the first book (and the first film) left off, the Two Towers does not disappoint fans of Tolkien.

Finding the Fellowship of the Rings hard to get into, the Two Towers is fast paced and exciting right from the word go. As the reader already knows most of the characters from the Fellowship, it's easy to keep turning the pages to find out what's happening. Tolkien alternates the stories of Frodo and Sam with the other half of the Fellowship: Merry and Pippin, who have been separated from Aragorn, Gimli and Legolas.

Tolkien creates some fabulous characters in this book, such as the Ents and the Riders of Rohan, which play important roles in the rest of the triology. He also re-introduces a few surprise characters at various parts of the book to keep the readers guesing at what will come next.

I really enjoyed this book because it was suspenseful, exciting and at times, poignant and profound. The journey of the Fellowship mirrors a lot of struggles people go through today and I personally drew a lot of strength from some of Tolkien's words. Read it. You won't be disappointed.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Superb Presentation Box Set Of The Best Story Ever 31 Mar 2000
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
This box set, released and distributed as Tolkien intended for the first time, is the best I have seen and owned. This TLOTR Milliennium Edition and the CD of JRR reciting his own writings is a real bonus for any collection. When I first read the advertisement on the Amazon Web Site, I thought the price would be astronomoical, but it is so cheap, every TLOTR fan should own this.

Rating (Out of 5 Stars): 7 at least !

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Listen to the masterpiece! 9 Mar 2003
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
The two towers is a wonderful book on its own with amazing songs and poetry. The characters are brought to life in this set of cds with amazing voices. The songs are not spoken but sung, the elvish is very well spoken and fluent.

You'll want to listen to the cd over and over again. Its the best thing after watching the movie. Tolkien's books are knowen to be of amazing quality and one of the best classics of all time. This is a tale for an age but will be enjoyed more when you are older when you see the real quality of this work.

This adventure starts with the departure of boromir and the chase by Aragorn, legolas and gimli to find Merry and Pippin who have been captured by orcs. It later goes on about Frodo and Sam's frantic journey to destroy the ring, they are met by a character that they do not expect...

I would recomend this as a gift to anyone as it inspires everyone who reads it and they will wish they were there.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The king returns 28 April 2008
By E. A Solinas HALL OF FAME TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Paperback
"Return of the King" is the worthy climax to J.R.R. Tolkien's epic saga, the fantasy that created the genre as we know it today. Now, as the blockbuster movie adaptation is over, many readers are checking out the dramatic story that ends Tolkien's masterpiece and life's work.

Gandalf has ridden to the city of Gondor with Pippin (partly to keep him out of trouble), where the forces of Mordor are attacking. There is upheaval in the city itself, as the steward of Gondor is going nuts. Merry pledges his service to King Theoden of Rohan, not knowing what is ahead for the king and his relatives. And Aragorn is seeking out allies to fight Sauron on a military scale, even if they can't defeat him unless the Ring is destroyed. His search will take him to tribes of forest-dwellers, to Gondor -- and even to summon an army of the dead.

In Mordor, the unconscious Frodo has been captured by Sauron's orcs, and taken to the fortress of Cirith Ungol. Sam is desperate to free his friend, but knows that he can't take on an army, and that Frodo would want him to finish the quest. Sam manages to free Frodo from captivity, but they must still brave more dangers before they can come to Mount Doom, the only place where the Ring can be destroyed. As they travel Sam sees Frodo slipping further and further into the Ring's grasp. Will Frodo be able to destroy the Ring?

Usually, the climax of an epic adventure is a disappointment. "Return of the King" succeeds in almost every way, wrapping up each individual storyline, one by one. The ending has a feeling of finality; this is one story that could never have a sequel; Tolkien shows that in a war like this, there is no true "happy ending.... Read more ›
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