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The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien
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"It’s only a passing thing… this review. Even nerdiness must pass.”

The Fellowship has fractured. Frodo and Sam travelling covertly towards Mount Doom; Merry and Pippin captured by orcs; Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli on their trail trying to rescue them. And from two separate fronts, the twin forces of Mordor and Isengard ready to launch their final assault to conquer all Middle Earth. A darkness is spreading over the Realm of Men, and a feeble battered resistance, the only obstacle in their way.

Another magnificent delivery by Tolkien for THE series that redefined fantasy. Excellence followed by more excellence. Still have not read or watched it? Dude, you don’t know what you are missing! Another boundless lore, action packed, twisty, utterly unputdownable (except for the asphyxiating landscaping) captivating journey through the fantastical land of Middle Earth. Look mommy an olyphant!

In this installment we get to know new jaw dropping locations; like Isengard, Edoras, Helm’s Deep and Osgiliath. Amazing new characters that step in; like King Théoden, Éomer, Éowyn, Saruman, Gollum, Faramir, Treebeard; while others step out. (view spoiler) So many moments to remember by, both heart-warming and heart breaking ones. (view spoiler) Unforgettable, all of them.

A near perfect sequel for one of the best fantasy series of all-times and THE unmatched epic of jewelry return policy. Highly Recommendable.

*** LOTR: The Two Towers (2002) is another highly acclaimed masterful adaptation. Just as good as the first one, if not more? Loads of awards too, all rightfully earned. An extended casting with new figures, all faultless; my favorite being Treebeard and the Entmoot. Extremely faithful to the book, although I always remember that the part of the ent-draugh was not included. On the whole, another near perfect adaptation that I enjoyed even more than the first, although less than the last one. Also a movie that I place over the book, having watched it at least a few dozen times, easy. (9/10)



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PERSONAL NOTE :
[1954] [448p] [Fantasy] [Highly Recommendable]
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★★★★☆ A. The Silmarillion
★★★★☆ 0. The Hobbit
★★★★☆ 1. The Fellowship of the Ring
★★★★☆ 2. The Two Towers
★★★★★ 3. The Return of the King
★★★★★ 1-3. The Lord of the Rings

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"Es sólo algo pasajero… esta reseña. Incluso la nerdidad debe pasar.”

La Comunidad se ha fracturado. Frodo y Sam viajando furtivamente hacia el Monte del Destino; Merry y Pippin capturados por orcos; Aragorn, Legolas y Gimli intentando salvarlos. Y desde dos frentes separados, las fuerzas conjuntas de Mordor e Isengard listas para lanzar el ataque final que conquistará toda la Tierra Media. La oscuridad se esparce por el Reino de los Hombres, y una endeble y abatida resistencia, el único obstáculo en su camino.

Otra magnífica entrega de Tolkien para LA serie que redefinió la fantasía. Excelencia seguida de más excelencia. ¿Todavía no la viste o leíste? Hombre, ¡no sabés lo que te estás perdiendo! Otro lore sin fin, cargado de acción, completamente imposible de dejar de leer (excepto por el asfixiante paisajismo) cautivador viaje a través del fantástico mundo de la Tierra Media. ¡Mirá mami un olifante!

En esta entrega llegamos a conocer nuevos asombrosos lugares; como Isengard, Edoras, El Abismo de Helm y Osgiliath. Increíbles nuevos personajes que entran; como el Rey Théoden, Éomer, Éowyn, Saruman, Gollum, Faramir y Bárbol; mientras que otros salen. (view spoiler) Tantos momentos para el recuerdo, ambos conmovedores y desgarradores. (view spoiler) Inolvidables, todos ellos.

Una casi perfecta secuela para una de las mejores fantasías de todos los tiempos y LA épica inigualable sobre política de retorno de joyas. Altamente Recomendable.

*** LOTR: Las Dos Torres (2002) es otra altamente aclamada y magistral adaptación. Tan buena como la primera, ¿sino más? Galardonada por doquier, todo bien merecido. Un elenco extendido con nuevas figuras, todas impecables; mi favorito siendo Bárbol y el Concilio. Extremadamente fiel al libro, aunque siempre recuerdo que la parte del brebaje éntico no fue incluido. En su conjunto, otra casi perfecta adaptación que disfruté incluso más que la primera, aunque menos que la última. También una película que ubico sobre el libro, habiéndola visto al menos un par de decenas de veces, fácil. (9/10)



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NOTA PERSONAL :
[1954] [448p] [Fantasía] [Altamente Recomendable]
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Reading Progress

January 1, 2002 – Started Reading
January 1, 2002 – Finished Reading
February 24, 2014 – Shelved

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Stephan "THE unmatched epic of jewelry return policy"
Thank you. You just made my day =)


message 2: by Alexandra (new)

Alexandra Beautiful review! And I second Stephan above :)


message 3: by Federico (last edited Oct 03, 2023 12:42AM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Federico DN Stephan wrote: ""THE unmatched epic of jewelry return policy"
Thank you. You just made my day =)"


Always happy to provide Stephan xD. Can't take credit for that one though, it belongs to Abridged Classics: Brief Summaries


message 4: by Federico (last edited Oct 03, 2023 06:59AM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Federico DN Alexandra wrote: "Beautiful review! And I second Stephan above :)"

Thank you Alexandra! It's a priceless line I got from Abridged Classics xD


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Maria Klondike Actually, there is an ent draught scene in the extended edition. Highly entertaining. Merry notices Pippin’s taller than him and shenanigans ensue


message 6: by Federico (last edited Oct 03, 2023 05:28AM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Federico DN Maria wrote: "Actually, there is an ent draught scene in the extended edition. Highly entertaining. Merry notices Pippin’s taller than him and shenanigans ensue"

Oh I've watched all three extended editions how did I miss that! This corrupted faulty memory of mine ugh!! Will have to rewatch it again one of these days. Sure was extended and not deleted scenes? Because I''m almost sure I hadn't watched those. Thanks for the clarification Maria :) !


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Nora Currie Wonderful review, Federico!


Federico DN Nora wrote: "Wonderful review, Federico!"

Thank you Nora :D !


message 9: by Srivalli (new)

Srivalli (Semi-Hiatus) Superb review, Federico. :) Looks like the movie got a slightly better rating!


message 10: by Federico (last edited Oct 03, 2023 07:45AM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Federico DN Srivalli wrote: "Superb review, Federico. :) Looks like the movie got a slightly better rating!"

Thank you Srivalli! The LOTR movies won every time <3<3<3


message 11: by Tim (new) - rated it 3 stars

Tim Enjoying your reviews of the series! Agree with you in particular that the movies are amazing.


message 12: by Diana (new)

Diana It’s been so long since I’ve read this! And I have never (gasp) watched the movies! It’s on my long list of movies to watch. Nice review!


message 13: by Tina (new)

Tina I loved the movies and I love your review of this book! 💫


Federico DN Tim wrote: "Enjoying your reviews of the series! Agree with you in particular that the movies are amazing."

Thank you Tim! The movies were pure brilliance, maybe they are not perfect, but one really can't ask for more. So majestic, all of them <3


Federico DN Diana wrote: "It’s been so long since I’ve read this! And I have never (gasp) watched the movies! It’s on my long list of movies to watch. Nice review!"

Thank you Diana!! I'm SURE you will love them. They are everything one can expect, and more <3


Federico DN Tina wrote: "I loved the movies and I love your review of this book! 💫"

Thank you so much Tina!! They are so exceptional <3<3 !!


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Maria Klondike Hmm you know, I’m not sure. I remember watching it for certain. It might have been a deleted scene that was included in the extended edition sold in the DVD box set in the 2000s, but if they remastered the extended edition they might have cut it out


message 18: by Maria (new) - added it

Maria Klondike It’s on YouTube if you want to find it


message 19: by Federico (last edited Oct 03, 2023 09:02AM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Federico DN Maria wrote: "Hmm you know, I’m not sure. I remember watching it for certain. It might have been a deleted scene that was included in the extended edition sold in the DVD box set in the 2000s, but if they remast..."

Maria wrote: "It’s on YouTube if you want to find it"

So many versions xD, will watch it all just to be sure lol. Thank you Maria :D !!


Ms. Smartarse THE unmatched epic of jewelry return policy.

Oh dear Gawd, that would be a sight to see! 😆
Althouuuuugh... now that I think about it, the last time I tried returning a computer chair, the amount of stress I went through definitely felt like I had gone on an impossible quest. Albeit not one for which I had willing signed up. 😒


message 21: by Connie (new)

Connie Makes me want to rewatch the movies. Fantastic review, Federico.


Federico DN Ms. Smartarse wrote: "Oh dear Gawd, that would be a sight to see! 😆 Althouuuuugh... now that I think about it, the last time I tried returning a computer chair, the amount o..."

As long as you don't need to take the chair to Mount Doom I'd call it difficult but moderately reasonable lol xD


Federico DN Coco wrote: "Makes me want to rewatch the movies. Fantastic review, Federico."

I normally do when I catch them on tv xD. Thank you Coco :) !!


message 24: by Rosh (new) - rated it 3 stars

Rosh A near-perfect sequel, except for the extensive descriptions. :P
I did love the Ents! Looking forward to your thoughts on 'The Return of the King', Federico! Wonderful review! ♥


Federico DN Rosh wrote: "A near-perfect sequel, except for the extensive descriptions. :P . I did love the Ents! Looking forward to your thoughts on 'The Return of the King', Federico! Wonderful review! ♥"

Rocks and pastures were never so extensively and thoroughly described as with Tolkien, his tediousness is unchallenged lol. Thank you Rosh! Glad you enjoyed it (some) too <3


Heather Adores Books Another fabulous review, Fed 🧡


Federico DN Heather Adores Books wrote: "Another fabulous review, Fed 🧡"

Thank you Heather :D !!


Alisonbookreviewer Great review. I didn't read the books, maybe one day. The movie(s) were fantastic. Always loved Legolas and Gimli. That banter!


message 29: by P.B. (new)

P.B. Flower Fabulous review, Federico


message 30: by Federico (last edited Oct 03, 2023 04:09PM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Federico DN Alisonbookreviewer wrote: "Great review. I didn't read the books, maybe one day. The movie(s) were fantastic. Always loved Legolas and Gimli. That banter! "

Thank you Alison! Glad you enjoyed the movies, they are awesome near perfect adaptation <3! They truly bring the Tolkien's work alive in a way not even the books can!


Federico DN P.B. wrote: "Fabulous review, Federico "

Thank you P.B. :) !!


Miguel Cisneros Saucedo It has been a long time since I read Tolkien. Your review is on point. You made me remember some memories from my childhood.


message 33: by Federico (last edited Oct 03, 2023 06:49PM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Federico DN Miguel wrote: "It has been a long time since I read Tolkien. Your review is on point. You made me remember some memories from my childhood."

Thank you Miguel! Always delighted to help and bring happy memories. This series was everything back in the day wasn't it? And one only needs to reread it or rewatch the movies to remember why <3


Sarah Even nerdiness must pass! Thank you for making me laugh for the millionth time, Fastastic Feddie. I actually took a screenshot, for whenever a future belly laugh is in order. 👑


Vanitha Narayan Your first lines are epic, Federico!. Thanks a lot for the laughs, they really brighten up my days:) Another great review. But nerdiness shouldn't be a passing thing!


message 36: by Federico (last edited Oct 04, 2023 12:16AM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Federico DN Sarah wrote: "Even nerdiness must pass! Thank you for making me laugh for the millionth time, Fastastic Feddie. I actually took a screenshot, for whenever a future belly laugh is in order. 👑"

You are most welcome dear WonderSarah <3! If I can bring a little joy, my work is done :)


Federico DN Vanitha wrote: "Your first lines are epic, Federico!. Thanks a lot for the laughs, they really brighten up my days:) Another great review. But nerdiness shouldn't be a passing thing!"

Thank you Vanitha! My pleasure! I live to serve :D. And I must admit it's a guilty pleasure to slightly alter famous quotes for my benefit lol.


Ms. Smartarse Federico wrote: "As long as you don't need to take the chair to Mount Doom I'd call it difficult but moderately reasonable lol xD."

Nah, the "orcs" were supposed to pick it up, but they decided it was not worth the trouble. So they just returned my money and left me the chair. 😂


message 39: by Thibault (new)

Thibault Busschots There are indeed some amazing settings and really cool moments in this vast world Tolkien created. Great review, Federico :)


Federico DN Ms. Smartarse wrote: "Nah, the "orcs" were supposed to pick it up, but they decided it was not worth the trouble. So they just returned my money and left me the chair. 😂.."

Yay! A HEA for everyone then, except maybe for the *greedy* company lol xD


Federico DN Thibault wrote: "There are indeed some amazing settings and really cool moments in this vast world Tolkien created. Great review, Federico :)"

Astonishing <3. Thank you Thibault :D !


message 42: by A (new)

A Mac Absolutely agree, I loved the expansion of the world in this one. Great review, Federico!


Federico DN A wrote: "Absolutely agree, I loved the expansion of the world in this one. Great review, Federico!"

Thank you Mac! It's a timeless one <3


message 44: by Kay (new)

Kay I've only read The Hobbit, I'll have to get to this series soon. Epic review Federico!


Federico DN Kay wrote: "I've only read The Hobbit, I'll have to get to this series soon. Epic review Federico!"

Thank you Kay! It's good. Almost as good as the movies :)


Imme [trying to crawl out of hiatus] van Gorp Yea, Tolkien really is a cultural phenomenon in and of itself ngl


Federico DN Imme wrote: "Yea, Tolkien really is a cultural phenomenon in and of itself ngl"

Fantasy personified xD


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