Beren and Lúthien by J.R.R. Tolkien

6 hours, 54 minutes first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

The epic tale of Beren and L thien became an essential element in the evolution of The Silmarillion, the myths and legends of J.R.R. Tolkien's First Age of the World. Always key to the story is the fate that shadowed their love: Beren was a mortal...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,193 reviews

Moods

adventurous 85%
emotional 46%
dark 32%
sad 27%
challenging 23%
informative 22%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 20%
reflective 12%
mysterious 11%
tense 6%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 3%

Pace

slow 61%
medium 33%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Plot: 34% | Character: 24% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 35% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.94

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