The Two Towers Paperback - 1999
by J. R. Tolkien
Frodo and his Companions of the Ring have been beset by danger during their quest to prevent the Ruling Ring from falling into the hands of the Dark Lord by destroying it in the Cracks of Doom. They have lost the wizard, Gandalf, in a battle in the Mines of Moria. And Boromir, seduced by the power of the Ring, tried to seize it by force. While Frodo and Sam made their escape, the rest of the company was attacked by Orcs. Now they continue the journey alone down the great River Anduin -- alone, that is, save for the mysterious creeping figure that follows wherever they go. The second volume in J.R.R. Tolkien's epic adventure, THE LORD OF THE RINGS.
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The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien is a gripping and dramatic continuation of The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Frodo and Sam find themselves on a treacherous path towards Mordor, burdened by the corrupting influence of the One Ring. Guided by the treacherous Gollum, their friendship is tested amidst the perils they face. Meanwhile, the remaining members of the Fellowship, joined by the kingdom of Rohan, confront the formidable wizard Saruman and his dark forces. Battles erupt, sacrifices are made, and the forces of good are pushed to their limits. With the fate of Middle-earth hanging in the balance, the book sets the stage for an epic clash between light and darkness.
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Readers largely admired The Two Towers for its lush world?building and musical, old?fashioned prose, with the Ents, Gollum’s moral tug?of?war, and Faramir frequently singled out. Opinions split on structure and pacing: some favored the Rohan and Helm’s Deep campaign, others preferred Frodo and Sam’s grim, intimate journey. Many noted dense detail and stretches that read slowly, calling it a patient, transitional volume whose themes of loyalty, power, and sacrifice still resonate. Audiobook performances by Rob Inglis and Andy Serkis drew strong praise (with occasional complaints about dynamic range). A minority found the characters thin, the geography confusing, or the films more propulsive, but overall sentiment remained strongly positive.
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Houghton Mifflin published a First UK Edition, First Impression hardcover in 1955, Great Britain.
George Allen and Unwin published a First Edition, First Printing in 1967.
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- Title The Two Towers
- Author J. R. Tolkien
- Binding Paperback
- Edition [ Edition: repri
- Pages 352
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Mariner Books, Boston
- Publication date September 1999
- ISBN 9780618002238 / 0618002235
- Weight 0.78 lbs (0.35 kg)
- Dimensions 8.15 x 5.48 x 0.87 in (20.70 x 13.92 x 2.21 cm)
- Age range 14 to UP years
- Grade levels 9 - UP
- Reading level 810
- Category Literature - Classics / Criticism
- Library of Congress subjects Fantasy fiction, Middle Earth (Imaginary place)
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
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