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Violence
Some
Large-scale battle at Helm's Deep; orc attacks; Shelob the giant spider
Language
None
No profanity
Sexual Content
None
No sexual content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Barely any
The growing despair and the weight of the Ring on Frodo are emotionally affecting
What this book is about
The second Lord of the Rings volume follows the scattered fellowship — Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli hunting orcs; Merry and Pippin in Fangorn; and Frodo and Sam guided toward Mordor by the treacherous Gollum. The siege of Helm's Deep, the Ents' march on Isengard, and the growing shadow of Shelob's lair fill this middle volume with darkness and hope.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Large-scale battle sequences
Giant spider attack scene (Shelob)
Frodo's increasing psychological burden from the Ring
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