The Silmarillion: Illustrated by the Author by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Silmarillion: Illustrated by the Author

Middle-earth Universe

J.R.R. Tolkien with J.R.R. Tolkien (Illustrator)

358 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous challenging slow-paced

Description

For the first time ever, a very special edition of the forerunner to The Lord of the Rings, illustrated throughout in color by J.R.R. Tolkien himself and with the complete text printed in two colors. The Silmarillion fills in the background which ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 10,195 reviews

Moods

adventurous 80%
challenging 57%
dark 37%
informative 35%
sad 23%
emotional 22%
mysterious 22%
inspiring 21%
reflective 20%
tense 14%
hopeful 13%
relaxing 3%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 81%
medium 15%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 56% | A mix: 31% | Character: 7% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 29% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 49% | Yes: 30% | No: 14% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 38% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 15% | N/A: 5%

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