Ep-87 The Two Towers (1954 novel) part three

Sam, Frodo, and Gollum head into Mordor to traverse the high path and battle the fearsome spider Shelob this week as Luke & James finish out The Two Towers, part two of The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien.  Topics: The unique relationship between Frodo & Sam, the trustworthiness of Faramir, Oliphaunts vs elephants, a potential influence for Patrick Rothfuss, the "Shadow of Mordor" video game, the purpose of chapter titles, the heart of Sméagol, fantasy races as allegories for real racial relations, Shelob's legacy, ending on a cliffhanger, and which they book they preferred, Two Towers or Fellowship of the Ring. Chapters Covered Book IV CH 3: The Black Gate is Closed CH 4: Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit  CH 5: The Window on the West  CH 6: The Forbidden Pool CH 7: Journey to the Cross-Roads CH 8: The Stairs of Cirith Ungol CH 9: Shelob's Lair CH 10: The Choices of Master Samwise Join them next week for their coverage of Peter Jackson's 2002 film!   Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter     Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Feedback: [email protected] Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads Buy The Two Towers Music: Lord Of The Rings - Concerning Hobbits (Ectronic Remix)