momentsnotice's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
piperkitty81's review against another edition
4.0
I love the brief story of Beren and Luthien in the Silmarillion and this book has every version that Tolkien wrote in his lifetime, both in story and in prose form. It was interesting to read the different versions.
frodolives's review against another edition
4.0
Absolutely beautiful. I loved all the poetry parts. It’s a shame JRR Tolkien never finished it because then it could have been a masterpiece, but Christopher Tolkien did his best with what was left to him.
jake_bondy's review against another edition
4.0
The cat's purr like a roll of drums or something idk can't really remember but I loved reading that
jeremyjfloyd's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
rbidaye's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
5.0
moonlitmeda's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
_hex_libris's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
sidetracked's review against another edition
3.0
An interesting collection of manuscripts from JRR Tolkien put together by his son recount the tale of Beren and Luthien. A tale of love and bravery, of daring escapes and breathtaking chases through the woods. Be advised that the tale is told in verse for the most part, so you should take that into account when getting the book.