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Fantasy · EpicThe last battles and the end of the quest
The Return of the King
Book 3 of the The Lord of the Rings series
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What it is about
The armies of Gondor face the might of Mordor while Frodo and Sam struggle up the slopes of Mount Doom. The concluding volume closes the story and shows what the victory costs.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy fantasy with a fully imagined world, with an epic mood and an unhurried pace. It is a demanding read for patient readers.
Themes: War · Sacrifice · Return
Screen adaptation
The Return of the King (2003)
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About the author
J. R. R. Tolkien4 books on Tori BooksSimilar books
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