Name: GG's review of The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien
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J.R.R. Tolkien

Building on the story begun in The Hobbit and The Fellowship of the Ring this is the second part of Tolkien’s epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings, featuring a striking black cover based on Tolkien’s own design, the definitive text, and a detailed map of Middle-earth.

Frodo and the 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 the battle with an evil spirit in the Mines of Moria; and at the Falls of Rauros, 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 were attacked by Orcs.

Now they continue their journey alone down the great River Anduin – alone, that is, save for the mysterious creeping figure that follows wherever they go.

Lord of the Rings Part 2

The Two Towers 

Jess

‘If you seem to have stumbled, think that it was fated to be so.’

‘I love him. He's like that, and sometimes it shines through, somehow. But I love him, whether or no.'

Say what you like I do feel bad for him. These moments are so sweet

‘Better now,' he said. 'Are we rested? Ready to go on? Nice hobbits, they sleep beautifully. Trust Sméagol now? Very, very good.'

‘his face…became like windows in a stone wall: windows with shutters inside.

that should have read. My jaw was on the FLOOR.

Aragorn threw back his cloak. The elven-sheath glittered as he grasped it, and the bright blade of Andúril shone like a sudden flame as he swept it out. 'Elendil!' he cried. ’I am Aragorn son of Arathorn, and am called Elessar, the Elfstone, Dúnadan, the heir of Isildur Elendil's son of Gondor. Here is the Sword that was Broken and is forged again! Will you aid me or thwart me? Choose swiftly!'

Gimli and Legolas looked at their companion in amaze-ment.

I’m obsessed with the language used by Tolkien 

“Where sight fails the earth may bring us rumour,” said Aragorn. “The land must groan under their hated feet.”

I’m like three pages in and already crying cool 

Rachael Copas

 The River had taken Boromir son of Denethor, and he was not seen again in Minas Tirith, standing as he used to stand upon the White Tower in the morning.

Vojtech

It can be a distinct disadvantage to the enjoyment of the plot to know the story beats before reading, aka rereading, especially when it comes to the second book in a trilogy. I was happy to revisit some things: the Ents, the white robe reveal, Theoden getting his groove back, Legolas and Gimli moments, Saruman and Wormtongue as roommates with a lakeside residence 😉, but basically everything with Frodo, Sam and Gollum, even most of the bits with Faramir are agonizing to read or listen to more than once - not necessarily because it's boring, aka slow to develop, but because it's watching various struggles unfold, with no promise of an ending in sight. 

This entry in the series is also more proof I prefer cozy to high fantasy; I'm much more into tree herder meetings than battles recounted. On the other hand there is so much going on, you get some 'tell instead of show' that I wish the reader was 'there' for. Tolkien manages a writing style that makes you feel like you are reading a historical document of the deeds of heroes of a past age, which is a pro and a con for me. 🤷🏼‍♂️

It can be a distinct disadvantage to the enjoyment of the plot to know the story beats before reading, aka rereading, especially when it comes to the second book in a trilogy. I was happy to revisit some things: the Ents, the white robe reveal, Theoden getting his groove back, Legolas and Gimli moments, Saruman and Wormtongue as roommates with a lakeside residence 😉, but basically everything with Frodo, Sam and Gollum, even most of the bits with Faramir are agonizing to read or listen to more than once - not necessarily because it's boring, aka slow to develop, but because it's watching various struggles unfold, with no promise of an ending in sight. 

This entry in the series is also more proof I prefer cozy to high fantasy; I'm much more into tree herder meetings than battles recounted. On the other hand there is so much going on, you get some 'tell instead of show' that I wish the reader was 'there' for. Tolkien manages a writing style that makes you feel like you are reading a historical document of the deeds of heroes of a past age, which is a pro and a con for me. 🤷🏼‍♂️

LOVED the first part, so much going on and a lot of Aragorn <3. The switch between Merry/Pippin chapters and Aragorn/Legolas/Gilmli chapters was easy and kept the story fresh. 

The Legolas/Gimli bromance is brilliant and tbh makes me look forward to reading so much haha

Second part was a little harder to get into but maybe this is because you only follow Frodo and Sam so there’s a lot less opportunity for twists. Even so still exciting and fun.

I got confused at some parts as characters and groups were a little similar but could just be me let’s be real.

LOVED the first part, so much going on and a lot of Aragorn <3. The switch between Merry/Pippin chapters and Aragorn/Legolas/Gilmli chapters was easy and kept the story fresh. 

The Legolas/Gimli bromance is brilliant and tbh makes me look forward to reading so much haha

Second part was a little harder to get into but maybe this is because you only follow Frodo and Sam so there’s a lot less opportunity for twists. Even so still exciting and fun.

I got confused at some parts as characters and groups were a little similar but could just be me let’s be real.

the action was already starting when the book began & the build-up was much less slow-paced than the first. faramir u are my everything. 

fira

Laura Webster

I absolutely loved parts of this book, and there were some parts that felt slow to me. I still enjoyed it none the less!

Dünya ikiye bölünmüştür, denir Tolkien'in yapıtı söz konusu olduğunda: Yüzüklerin Efendisi'ni okumuş olanlar ve okuyacak olanlar: Artık Türk okur da okumuş olanlar tarafına geçebilecek! Yüzüklerin Efendisi'nin ilk kısmı Metis Yayınları tarafından 1997'nin sonbaharında sunulmuştu. 1998'de yayımlanan İki Kule ve Kralın Dönüşü ile yapıt tamamlandı. Yüzüklerin Efendisi yayımlanmaya başlandığında son yüzyılın en çok okunan yüz kitabı arasında en başta geldiği belirtilmişti. Türkçe basımı da bu ilginin evrenselliğini kanıtladı. Polisiye ya da bilimkurgu meraklıları, şiir roman ve öykü okurları, hep birlikte Frodo, Sam, Merry, Pippin, Aragorn ve Gandalf'ın maceralarını okumaya, Orta Dünya'da yaşamaya başladılar.

İki Kule

Yüzüklerin Efendisi 2

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bile bile fazla yavaş okudum çünkü her cümlesinden zevk aldım. bilmeden bu yaşta okuyabilmek için dünyaları feda ederdim.

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