Andre
With The Return of the King, Tolkien successfully concludes his magnum opus with a lengthy yet deeply satisfying finale. While I typically am not drawn to overtly honorable characters, Tolkien's lore is so well-developed, and the story's stakes so compellingly presented, that I couldn't help but root for the heroes. It's particularly striking to recognize, after reading this and the preceding volumes, the profound influence Tolkien has had on the fantasy genre, extending far beyond literature.
With The Return of the King, Tolkien successfully concludes his magnum opus with a lengthy yet deeply satisfying finale. While I typically am not drawn to overtly honorable characters, Tolkien's lore is so well-developed, and the story's stakes so compellingly presented, that I couldn't help but root for the heroes. It's particularly striking to recognize, after reading this and the preceding volumes, the profound influence Tolkien has had on the fantasy genre, extending far beyond literature.