A strong book, but didn't find it as good as the first one. Maybe it's because of the breaking of the fellowship. I loved these characters together and it would be amazing to see them reconcile in the third book.

I also didn't care very much for the 2nd part of the book which is a pity because doesn't everything depend on the ringbearer?

They did Faramir so dirty in the movies, tho. I was so surprised to see how sweetly he treated Frodo and Sam!

Oh, and also how come this book has so many characters and yet the only female I can recall right now is a goddamn spider?! I understand that this is Middle Earth and I should not hold it upto modern standards for representation and diversity. In fact, I'm not disappointed, just making a mere observation.

I feel like I've only talked shit about the book so far. That's unfair. It's equally as well written as its predecessor, very engaging at some parts and thoroughly enjoyable. I've said it in my previous review and I'll shout it from the rooftops again,