The Ring passes the fortress of the Ringwraiths, and then Tolkien gets meta. Read more
IV. Chapter 4: Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit
In one of my favorite chapters, we get a brief reprieve from the horrors of Mordor – and meet another Tolkien avatar! Read more
IV. Chapter 3: The Black Gate is Closed
This chapter is mainly focused on the balance of power between Frodo and Gollum (and Sam’s misconceptions thereof). Read more
IV. Chapter 2: The Passage of the Marshes
Frodo and Sam must rely on Gollum to lead them through the dead lands surrounding Mordor, but despite his friendlier demeanor, he still clearly has some ulterior motives. Read more
IV. Chapter 1: The Taming of Sméagol
We return to Frodo and Sam, wandering the barren hills of the Emyn Muil, mere days after the end of Fellowship of the Ring. Read more