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milesofmyles's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jorgealfredorf's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
justyntennant's review against another edition
challenging
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
slaitine's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
luwore's review against another edition
informative
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
hadeanstars's review against another edition
4.0
The first half was difficult. It starts with a very archaic, almost biblical style. It’s known that this was Tolkien’s proposed sequel to The Hobbit, but the publisher rejected it for being too dry, so he wrote The Lord of the Rings instead. Smart move in hindsight.
By the second half I was really enjoying this, and some of the folk tales were just wonderful; Tolkien can really write.
But this is not entirely a readable book. It seems to be more of a comprehensive source for later, greater works. Still, very enjoyable if you can stick with it.
By the second half I was really enjoying this, and some of the folk tales were just wonderful; Tolkien can really write.
But this is not entirely a readable book. It seems to be more of a comprehensive source for later, greater works. Still, very enjoyable if you can stick with it.
mayhemmel's review against another edition
4.0
I'll start this review with a sweet warning, as others have also penned: this is NOT a leisurely read for the swing on a Sunday afternoon. That being said, let's chomp on the meat!
The Silmarillion is, too-simply put, the mythology of Middle-Earth. The varied stories span the Ages of Middle-Earth and its inhabitants; from its primordial matter, forged by the mighty Eru Iluvatar and the Music of the Ainur, all the way through the end of the Third Age, including a summary on the Rings of Power and Sauron's eventual downfall. Deep, drastic, and exhaustive in its approach, it is sometimes impossible to avoid being swept away by a current of names and places. But take heart! By the end of the journey, you will know your away around the different groups fairly well. Even though I lamented the task of grinding though this (mainly because it reads more like a biblical text than a story), I highly recommend the journey be taken, especially by fans of folklore and of Tolkien's other works. The stories therein will deepen your appreciation and admiration for the people and places set to the hardest tasks elsewhere.
The Silmarillion is, too-simply put, the mythology of Middle-Earth. The varied stories span the Ages of Middle-Earth and its inhabitants; from its primordial matter, forged by the mighty Eru Iluvatar and the Music of the Ainur, all the way through the end of the Third Age, including a summary on the Rings of Power and Sauron's eventual downfall. Deep, drastic, and exhaustive in its approach, it is sometimes impossible to avoid being swept away by a current of names and places. But take heart! By the end of the journey, you will know your away around the different groups fairly well. Even though I lamented the task of grinding though this (mainly because it reads more like a biblical text than a story), I highly recommend the journey be taken, especially by fans of folklore and of Tolkien's other works. The stories therein will deepen your appreciation and admiration for the people and places set to the hardest tasks elsewhere.
cadillaceazy's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75