The Return of the King - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

nPiLL · 03-01-2003, 02:54 PM

i havnt actually read RofK yet due to the lack of time to get down and read the book. but could someone who had read the book and know what its about fill me in on what its about? thanks....i dont feel like waiting till the next movie to learn about it. lol

MLD-Grounds-Keeper-Willie · 03-01-2003, 03:54 PM

I'll give you a general explanation. Gandalf, Merry, Pippin, Gimli, Legolas, and Aragorn are all eventually going to Gondor to fight against the forces of Sauron. They get much needed help. Eowyn, with the help of Merry, defeats the witchking (the lead ringwraith), and Theoden dies. Denethor dies (suicide) and Faramir and Eowyn end up marrying each other. Aragorn claims his kingship of Gondor, and they win at Gondor. Now they go off towards Mordor and fight an outnumbered battle. Pippin kills a troll and the eagles once again come to the aid of the good forces. Meanwhile, Frodo and Sam are on their way to Mt. Doom. They make it and Frodo cannot destroy the ring. Gollum takes it from Frodo but falls in himself and the ring is destroyed. The eagles save Frodo and Sam. Everyone meets again and eventually goes their own ways again. Gandalf escorts the four hobbits to Bree (I think) and then they go back to the Shire. Saruman has taken over the Shire and the four hobbits stir a rebellion to take it back. Grima kill saruman, and then Grima is shot and dies. Sam marries Rose Cotton and has a family. Then Frodo, Bilbo, Gandalf and others sail off to the west. The end.

Hope that helps.

Meela · 03-01-2003, 04:10 PM

thank you! ive been asking for a summary since the first movie came out, and this is the first time ive ever found a response! thanks for the post, nPill!

Selmo · 03-03-2003, 03:56 AM

If you want to know what the book is about, read it.

Don't wait for the next film.
From my experience of the first two films, I expect that the next one will be very good indeed but it will only tell half the story, and a twisted version, at that.

If you just watch the film and don't bother with the book, you'll be missing a tremendous experience.

Voralphion · 03-03-2003, 06:05 PM

If you want to know what happens then READ THE BOOK you will get much more enjoyment out of reading it yourself than having someone tell you what happens.

Tar-Palantir · 03-03-2003, 06:26 PM

I think RotK is my favorite book, and it's a very quick read too compared to the others. The scouring, the appendices, the havens, tasty stuff. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

harlindon · 03-03-2003, 06:52 PM

Yeah RotK is my fav! It is sooo cool. Lots of action and it is so sad. Every one looses hope and the thing wit hFarimir and his dad, soo sad! But there are going to be some very cool things in there. I'm mad because they took out the Scourching of the Shier from the movie. They take lots of stuff out from the movie, I already know. My advice is to read the book. It isn't that hard to read and it is action packed. It is by far my favorite one. This may sound kinda dumb but I can't wait to hear the music from the 3rd movie. I mean I have loved the music from the first two. I like to play them, they are soooooo cool, I like to listen to movie sound tracks, I really want toget the SE CD sound track but havent been able to find it. shucks!
BYE [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Lord Elessar · 03-03-2003, 07:35 PM

RotK is action packed and it has a lot to do with living legends and making of legends, Aragorn rises to become the King of Gondor and finaly something good done by humans in this part, i mean the valor and the comradship prove to save the day and the way the story is told you can't help but be overwhelmed and surprised by the events. it is just to much. Frodo and Sam make it through but they surprised me sometimes.

The only thing that disapointed me was the abrupt end and the simplicity of it.

i strongly advice everyone to read it [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

ps on my cover of the book there is given a qoute of someone(book not close at hand)

"The English speaking world is divided in people who have read the Lord of the Rings and those who are going to read it"

pss can anyone tell me how i can get my avatar on screen?

Cherie Centaur · 03-04-2003, 04:41 PM

I LOVE that book!! It's probably my favorite of all time! You definately should read it. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Estelyn Telcontar · 03-05-2003, 03:28 AM

Lord Elessar, your question on avatars is answered on the Forum FAQ thread.

Meela · 03-05-2003, 07:39 AM

ive started reading Rotk [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]
well... the parts with Denethor at least...

nPiLL · 03-05-2003, 05:31 PM

Thanks for the summaries, and yes, i do plan on reading it before the next movie comes out. I just havnt had much time on my hands lately. Thanks all.

03-08-2003, 02:43 PM

I just finished reading ROTK and i loved the ending! Its my favorite book out of all three!!! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

03-01-2003, 02:54 PM	#1
nPiLL Haunting Spirit Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: An aching yet comfortable crevice in Moria. Posts: 59	The Return of the King i havnt actually read RofK yet due to the lack of time to get down and read the book. but could someone who had read the book and know what its about fill me in on what its about? thanks....i dont feel like waiting till the next movie to learn about it. lol

03-01-2003, 03:54 PM	#2
MLD-Grounds-Keeper-Willie Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: San Francisco Posts: 575	I'll give you a general explanation. Gandalf, Merry, Pippin, Gimli, Legolas, and Aragorn are all eventually going to Gondor to fight against the forces of Sauron. They get much needed help. Eowyn, with the help of Merry, defeats the witchking (the lead ringwraith), and Theoden dies. Denethor dies (suicide) and Faramir and Eowyn end up marrying each other. Aragorn claims his kingship of Gondor, and they win at Gondor. Now they go off towards Mordor and fight an outnumbered battle. Pippin kills a troll and the eagles once again come to the aid of the good forces. Meanwhile, Frodo and Sam are on their way to Mt. Doom. They make it and Frodo cannot destroy the ring. Gollum takes it from Frodo but falls in himself and the ring is destroyed. The eagles save Frodo and Sam. Everyone meets again and eventually goes their own ways again. Gandalf escorts the four hobbits to Bree (I think) and then they go back to the Shire. Saruman has taken over the Shire and the four hobbits stir a rebellion to take it back. Grima kill saruman, and then Grima is shot and dies. Sam marries Rose Cotton and has a family. Then Frodo, Bilbo, Gandalf and others sail off to the west. The end. Hope that helps. __________________ Do Not Touch -Willie

03-01-2003, 04:10 PM	#3
Meela Denethor's True Love Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mirkwood. With Thranduil... swoon Posts: 2,118	thank you! ive been asking for a summary since the first movie came out, and this is the first time ive ever found a response! thanks for the post, nPill! __________________ 'The Hobbit' 1st impressions: 1. Thorin is hot... Oh god, I fancy a dwarf. 2. Thranduil is hotter. 3. Is that... Figwit! 4. Does Elijah Wood never age? 2nd: It's all about Fili & Kili, really. 3rd: BARD! OMG, Bard.

03-03-2003, 06:05 PM	#5
Voralphion Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sharkey's End Posts: 267	If you want to know what happens then READ THE BOOK you will get much more enjoyment out of reading it yourself than having someone tell you what happens. __________________ His sword was long his lance was keen His shining helm afar was seen The countless stars of heavens field Were mirrored in his silver shield

03-03-2003, 06:26 PM	#6
Tar-Palantir Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: napa valley, ca Posts: 496	I think RotK is my favorite book, and it's a very quick read too compared to the others. The scouring, the appendices, the havens, tasty stuff. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ History shows again and again How nature points up the folly of men Go, go, Godzilla!

03-03-2003, 03:56 AM	#4
Selmo Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The Shire (Staffordshire), United Kingdom Posts: 273	If you want to know what the book is about, read it. Don't wait for the next film. From my experience of the first two films, I expect that the next one will be very good indeed but it will only tell half the story, and a twisted version, at that. If you just watch the film and don't bother with the book, you'll be missing a tremendous experience.

03-03-2003, 06:52 PM	#7
harlindon Animated Skeleton Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 42	Yeah RotK is my fav! It is sooo cool. Lots of action and it is so sad. Every one looses hope and the thing wit hFarimir and his dad, soo sad! But there are going to be some very cool things in there. I'm mad because they took out the Scourching of the Shier from the movie. They take lots of stuff out from the movie, I already know. My advice is to read the book. It isn't that hard to read and it is action packed. It is by far my favorite one. This may sound kinda dumb but I can't wait to hear the music from the 3rd movie. I mean I have loved the music from the first two. I like to play them, they are soooooo cool, I like to listen to movie sound tracks, I really want toget the SE CD sound track but havent been able to find it. shucks! BYE [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ Naneth lîn mant hû nîn

03-03-2003, 07:35 PM	#8
Lord Elessar Pile O'Bones Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Holland Posts: 11	RotK is action packed and it has a lot to do with living legends and making of legends, Aragorn rises to become the King of Gondor and finaly something good done by humans in this part, i mean the valor and the comradship prove to save the day and the way the story is told you can't help but be overwhelmed and surprised by the events. it is just to much. Frodo and Sam make it through but they surprised me sometimes. The only thing that disapointed me was the abrupt end and the simplicity of it. i strongly advice everyone to read it [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] ps on my cover of the book there is given a qoute of someone(book not close at hand) "The English speaking world is divided in people who have read the Lord of the Rings and those who are going to read it" pss can anyone tell me how i can get my avatar on screen? __________________ "One day our paths will lead us there, and the Tower Guards shall take up the call - The Lords of Gondor have returned"

03-04-2003, 04:41 PM	#9
Cherie Centaur Haunting Spirit Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cottage Cheese near the Gap Posts: 95	I LOVE that book!! It's probably my favorite of all time! You definately should read it. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ Why do we let the monkey slide for popping the weasel? Just because he thought it was fun? Guys, we're dealing with a psycho.

03-05-2003, 03:28 AM	#10
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,645	Lord Elessar, your question on avatars is answered on the Forum FAQ thread. __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

03-05-2003, 07:39 AM	#11
Meela Denethor's True Love Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mirkwood. With Thranduil... swoon Posts: 2,118	ive started reading Rotk [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] well... the parts with Denethor at least... __________________ 'The Hobbit' 1st impressions: 1. Thorin is hot... Oh god, I fancy a dwarf. 2. Thranduil is hotter. 3. Is that... Figwit! 4. Does Elijah Wood never age? 2nd: It's all about Fili & Kili, really. 3rd: BARD! OMG, Bard.

03-05-2003, 05:31 PM	#12
nPiLL Haunting Spirit Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: An aching yet comfortable crevice in Moria. Posts: 59	Thanks for the summaries, and yes, i do plan on reading it before the next movie comes out. I just havnt had much time on my hands lately. Thanks all.

03-08-2003, 02:43 PM	#13
Pervinca Burrows from Combe Guest Posts: n/a	I just finished reading ROTK and i loved the ending! Its my favorite book out of all three!!! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

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