The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, written by J.R.R Tolkien, is a fitting conclusion to his beloved trilogy and an amazing work of literature for fantasy fans everywhere. It is a book that seamlessly combines elements from fantasy, adventure and mystery into one captivating story about courage and friendship in the face of great evil.
This third installment in The Lord of the Rings series sees our heroes Frodo Baggins, Samwise Gamgee, Aragorn and Gandalf make their way towards Mordor with Frodo’s mission to destroy Sauron’s Ring being ever more pressing as they are pursued by Orcs and other creatures who wish to take it for themselves. Alongside them on this quest we have Legolas, Gimli, Merry & Pippin all doing their part in aiding Frodo reach his goal while also engaging us readers in exciting battles at Pelennor Fields or Helm’s Deep which provide moments full of action-packed excitement as well as emotional depth with characters like Faramir facing difficult choices between loyalty or death itself!
The Return Of The King further develops each character from previous books - both good & bad - making them even more compelling than before especially when it comes to some tough decisions made along the journey such as Eowyn's confrontation with Witch-King himself or Denethor's madness which drives him over edge leading up to a truly epic finale where true heroics come out on top against overwhelming darkness ultimately resulting in victory for Middle Earth! As you can imagine there are plenty thrilling moments throughout, plus tearful farewells too, so be prepared if you plan on reading this book (even if you've already seen the movies).
Tolkien has crafted an incredible story filled with memorable characters who will stay embedded within your mind after finishing the last page; I personally found myself coming back time and again just because how much I enjoyed spending time learning about these fascinating people living lives so different yet still familiar somehow. The Return Of The King is an absolute must-read for anyone who loves fantasy and adventure, it certainly lives up to its reputation as the grand finale of one of literature’s most beloved series.
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is a book that I would highly recommend to any fan of Tolkien's work or fantasy in general. It provides readers with an exciting conclusion full of twists, turns, battles and characters that will stay within your memories long after you've finished reading. With a deep story exploring themes such as courage and loyalty, this book really has something for everyone; so if you haven't read it yet then what are you waiting for!
Check out our other reviews of The Fellowship of the Ring and The Two Towers, also take a look at the Return of the King on amazon!
