The Return Of The King

APPLE BOOKS REVIEW

An enduring high fantasy epic draws to a crowning conclusion in the final book of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings trilogy. As the Dark Lord Sauron’s forces descend on the kingdom of Gondor, Aragorn and the rest of the fellowship gather reinforcements from the realms of men and from far, far beyond. All the while, hobbits Frodo and Sam continue their precarious journey into Mordor, where the ring imbued with Sauron’s evil power can be destroyed. Countless threads from throughout the series come together in this thrilling read, from the oaths, debts, and allegiances that turn disparate armies into allies to the history of Gondor and Aragorn’s destined place in it. But even as a full-scale battle rages, Frodo and Sam’s arduous trek hums with equal suspense as the pair find their strength dwindling in the face of unending hardship…and the seductive ring itself. Sweeping, suspenseful, and deeply poignant, The Return of the King isn’t just about the trilogy’s culminating events—it’s about how those events have changed its beloved characters forever.