This book has a lot of action and more stakes and thrill. I also like how we now followed multiple journeys with different perils. I admire the cleverness and survival skills of Smèagol XD I wish there would exist a book solely focused on his life from his human days over his days in the mines, how he got caught and used/abused by Sauron, how he became a servant of Shelob and how he flew from them ultimately planning on coming back to Mordor. He also has a big journey behind. But "The Choices Of Mister Samwise" was the most emotional chapter to me so far. Sam is big mad right now and Sauron should watch out :D