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The Two Towers

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The Two Towers is a book by J.R.R. Tolkien. In 1954.

About this book

The Two Towers, first published in 1954, is the second volume of J. R. R. Tolkien's high fantasy novel The Lord of the Rings. It is preceded by The Fellowship of the Ring and followed by The Return of the King. The volume's title is ambiguous, as five towers are named in the narrative, and Tolkien himself gave conflicting identifications of the two towers. The narrative is interlaced, allowing Tolkien to build in suspense and surprise. The volume was largely welcomed by critics, who found it exciting and compelling, combining epic narrative with heroic romance. It formed the basis for the 2002 film The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, directed by Peter Jackson.

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What Readers Are Saying

“Decent. The premise is stronger than the execution in places, but the ending salvages a lot.”

litcritic

“Absolutely phenomenal. If you've been putting The Two Towers off, stop. It deserves a spot on any shelf.”

covertocover

“A masterclass. I underlined more passages in The Two Towers than in anything else I've read this year.”

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Reviews (3)

L
Apr 18, 2026

Decent. The premise is stronger than the execution in places, but the ending salvages a lot.

C
Apr 12, 2026

Absolutely phenomenal. If you've been putting The Two Towers off, stop. It deserves a spot on any shelf.

F
Apr 12, 2026

A masterclass. I underlined more passages in The Two Towers than in anything else I've read this year.

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The Two Towers was published in 1954.

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The Two Towers, first published in 1954, is the second volume of J. R. R. Tolkien's high fantasy novel The Lord of the Rings. It is preceded by The Fellowship of the Ring and followed by The Return of the King. The volume's title is ambiguous, as five towers are named in the narrative, and Tolkien h...

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The Two Towers was written by J.R.R. Tolkien.

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The Two Towers has an average rating of 4.3/5 based on 3 ratings on Booklogr.