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by J.R.R. Tolkien
01973206 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a noble and melancholic tone that will resonate with Return Of The King fans.
10 Best Books Like Return Of The King
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The best books like Return Of The King are:
- 1The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien0
- 2The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien0
- 3The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker0
- 4Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson4.5
- 5The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab4.5
- 6City in Chains by Harry Turtledove4.1
- 7Eye of the World by Robert Jordan4.5
- 8The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan4.7
- 9The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss0Series starter
- 10Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb0Series starter
As the Dark Lord's armies mass for a final assault on Middle-earth, the free peoples unite in a desperate last stand while Frodo and Sam make their perilous journey into the heart of Mordor to destroy the One Ring. The fate of all hangs in the balance as Tolkien's epic saga reaches its climactic and devastating conclusion. Heroes will rise, sacrifices will be made, and the age of magic will forever change.
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by J. R. R. Tolkien
02009
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a cozy yet adventurous tone that will resonate with Return Of The King fans.
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by Helene Wecker
02013656 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a contemplative and bittersweet tone that will resonate with Return Of The King fans.
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by Brandon Sanderson
4.52006541 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a hopeful and triumphant tone that will resonate with Return Of The King fans.
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by V. E. Schwab
4.52023448 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a melancholy and yearning tone that will resonate with Return Of The King fans.
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by Harry Turtledove
4.12025328 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a gritty but hopeful tone that will resonate with Return Of The King fans.
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by Robert Jordan
4.51993
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a epic and earnest tone that will resonate with Return Of The King fans.
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by Robert Jordan
4.72000751 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a earnest and mythic tone that will resonate with Return Of The King fans.
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The Name of the Wind
Start of An Unfinished seriesby Patrick Rothfuss
02007
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a melancholy and lyrical tone that will resonate with Return Of The King fans.
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Assassin's Apprentice
Start of The Farseer Trilogy seriesby Robin Hobb
02012
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a melancholy and introspective tone that will resonate with Return Of The King fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Return Of The King
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fellowship of the Ring | J.R.R. Tolkien | 0 | 1973 | 206 | Closest match |
| The Hobbit | J. R. R. Tolkien | 0 | 2009 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Golem and the Jinni | Helene Wecker | 0 | 2013 | 656 | Similar vibes |
| Mistborn📚 Series starter | Brandon Sanderson | 4.5 | 2006 | 541 | Start a new series |
| The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue | V. E. Schwab | 4.5 | 2023 | 448 | Similar vibes |
| City in Chains | Harry Turtledove | 4.1 | 2025 | 328 | Similar vibes |
| Eye of the World📚 Series starter | Robert Jordan | 4.5 | 1993 | — | Start a new series |
| The Eye of the World📚 Series starter | Robert Jordan | 4.7 | 2000 | 751 | Start a new series |
| The Name of the Wind📚 Series starter | Patrick Rothfuss | 0 | 2007 | — | Start a new series |
| Assassin's Apprentice📚 Series starter | Robin Hobb | 0 | 2012 | — | Start a new series |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Return Of The King?
The most similar books to Return Of The King are The Fellowship of the Ring, The Hobbit, The Golem and the Jinni.
What should I read after Return Of The King?
After finishing Return Of The King, readers most commonly pick up The Fellowship of the Ring next.
Who writes books like JRR Tolkien?
Authors similar to JRR Tolkien include Robin Hobb, Ursula K. Le Guin.
What genre is Return Of The King?
Return Of The King is a Fantasy novel by JRR Tolkien, published in 1955. It features elements of Quest, Chosen One, Good vs Evil.
How long is Return Of The King?
Return Of The King is 799 pages long.
About Return Of The King
The third part of J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic adventure THE LORD OF THE RINGS ‘Extraordinarily imaginative, and wholly exciting’ The Times The armies of the Dark Lord are massing as his evil shadow spreads even wider. Men, Dwarves, Elves and Ents unite forces to battle against the Dark. Meanwhile, Frodo and Sam struggle further into Mordor in their heroic quest to destroy the One Ring. The devastating conclusion of J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic tale of adventure, begun in The Fellowship of the Ring and The Two Towers.