The Lord of the Rings Illustrated vs This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Fantasy
The Lord of the Rings Illustrated
More
Immerse yourself in Middle-earth with J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic epic fantasy masterpieces behind the films...This special 50th anniversary edition includes three volumes of The Lord of the Rings (The Fellowship of the…
This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me
More
Outlander meets Game of Thrones in this blockbuster new epic fantasy series from the #1 New York Times bestselling author duo Ilona Andrews.\ \ When Maggie wakes up cold, filthy, and naked in a gutter, it doesn't take…
Side by side
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The Lord of the Rings Illustrated has the widest readership — 591 ratings behind its score.
Affiliate links: we may earn a commission on purchases.
Scores by source
| The Lord of the Rings Illustrated | This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | — | 4.2 (117) |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (591) | 4.5 (534) |
| Check price → | Check price → |
Reception
| The Lord of the Rings Illustrated | This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 591 | 534 |
| Editions | 1 | 3 |
| Pages | — | 480 |
| Check price → | Check price → |
Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: The Lord of the Rings Illustrated or This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me?
The Lord of the Rings Illustrated has the higher combined reader rating across sources (The Lord of the Rings Illustrated 4.5/5, This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me 4.4/5).
Which is harder to read: The Lord of the Rings Illustrated or This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — The Lord of the Rings Illustrated: Moderate; This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me: Moderate.