The Two Towers (Lord of the Rings 2)
von J. R. R. Tolkien
Classic hardback edition of the second volume of The Lord of the Rings, featuring Tolkien's original unused dust-jacket design. Includes special packaging and the definitive edition of the text, with fold-out map. 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. Now, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its first publication, the text has been fully restored with almost 400 corrections -- with the full co-operation of Christopher Tolkien -- making it the definitive version, and as close as possible to the version that J.R.R. Tolkien intended. Also included is the original red and black map of Middle-earth as a fold-out sheet. This 50th anniversary hardback features Tolkien's original unused dust-jacket design, which has been reworked to celebrate this special anniversary.
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The Two Towers (Lord of the Rings 2)
von J. R. R. Tolkien
Classic hardback edition of the second volume of The Lord of the Rings, featuring Tolkien's original unused dust-jacket design. Includes special packaging and the definitive edition of the text, with fold-out map. 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. Now, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its first publication, the text has been fully restored with almost 400 corrections -- with the full co-operation of Christopher Tolkien -- making it the definitive version, and as close as possible to the version that J.R.R. Tolkien intended. Also included is the original red and black map of Middle-earth as a fold-out sheet. This 50th anniversary hardback features Tolkien's original unused dust-jacket design, which has been reworked to celebrate this special anniversary.
Aktuelle Rezensionen(5)
Rezension von Anelis Niță-GheorghiașI found The Two Towers better than the first volume. The pacing is still slow, but the characters feel more clearly drawn, and there is noticeably more action and dialogue. Even so, it still didn’t move as much as I would have liked. One of my main disappointments was Boromir. I wish Tolkien had developed him more before his death. Knowing him better would have made his fall feel more tragic and his death scene more powerful. Instead, his death felt rushed and underdescribed, and I learned more about its emotional impact afterward than in the moment itself. Being told that the other characters mourn him and compose a song in his honor didn’t create a sense of closeness for me; it felt distant rather than moving. On the other hand, I loved Treebeard. He was genuinely charming, and the Ents were one of my favorite parts of the book.
Rezension von kristina This book has a lot of action and more stakes and thrill. I also like how we now followed multiple journeys with different perils. I admire the cleverness and survival skills of Smèagol XD I wish there would exist a book solely focused on his life from his human days over his days in the mines, how he got caught and used/abused by Sauron, how he became a servant of Shelob and how he flew from them ultimately planning on coming back to Mordor. He also has a big journey behind. But "The Choices Of Mister Samwise" was the most emotional chapter to me so far. Sam is big mad right now and Sauron should watch out :D
Rezension von Toni I listened to the audiobook read by Andy Serkis. He did an amazing job with the voices.
Rezension von Joshua MariusFissh, nice fissh. Makes us strong. Makes eyes bright, finger tight. Nice fissh. Nice Fissh!
Rezension von Felix Eßer3,75⭐️/5⭐️