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dandelioness's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Incest, Slavery, Suicide, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Pregnancy
nikolas_fox's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This book follows the children of Húrin and the curse that is lain upon them by Morgoth. This is the full tale that is told in brief in both The Silmarillion and Unfinished Tales. This story is filled with love, loss, pride, sadness, courage, and so many other things. This story is much darker than The Hobbit and even than Lord of the Rings. It delves deeper into the mythology of Middle Earth and focus on the families of the Edain along with their interactions with Easterlings, Elves, Petty Dwarves, and of course Morgoth. I had read this earlier in my life but am so glad I gave it a reread as it was even more impactful now that I am a bit older.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Suicide, and Violence
Moderate: Incest
Minor: Sexual assault
fionac326's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Suicide, and Violence
Minor: Child death and Incest