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joshuaray's review against another edition
4.0
On a bit of a Tolkien kick lately. My grandmother gave this book to me in 1999, but i didn't appreciate it until now. You might not enjoy it if 1) you haven't read Lord of the Rings 2) you haven't read The Silmarillion, and 3) even after finishing those you weren't left with a thirst for more of Tolkien's tales of Arda.
There's no narrative structure to this one-it's simply a collection of stories arranged by the ages (first, second, or third) that they occurred in. Much of this book is Christopher Tolkien's explanations, through an editor's "voice" denoted by a different font, of how these tales have evolved and do or don't agree with what is published elsewhere.
Overall though, I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for more Middle-Earth.
There's no narrative structure to this one-it's simply a collection of stories arranged by the ages (first, second, or third) that they occurred in. Much of this book is Christopher Tolkien's explanations, through an editor's "voice" denoted by a different font, of how these tales have evolved and do or don't agree with what is published elsewhere.
Overall though, I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for more Middle-Earth.
silvereli's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
mollybooktime's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
fast-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? No
3.75
avagee's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
felipeafg's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
bllowns's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
alimoo511's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
bruhmoment87's review against another edition
5.0
I enjoyed getting a better glimpse at smaller stories within the world of Middle-Earth
My favorite quote:
"How shall I harbour one who scorns me and my law, or pardon one who will not repent?"
Page 108
My favorite quote:
"How shall I harbour one who scorns me and my law, or pardon one who will not repent?"
Page 108
ldenehy's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
4.75
fabian2301's review against another edition
informative
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5