The Book of Lost Tales, Part Two by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Book of Lost Tales, Part Two

The History of Middle-Earth #2

J.R.R. Tolkien with Christopher Tolkien

402 pages first pub 1984 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

The second of a two-book set that contains the early myths and legends which led to the writing of Tolkien’s epic tale of war, The Silmarillion.This second part of The Book of Lost Tales includes the tale of Beren and Lúthien, Túrin and the Dragon...

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Community Reviews Summary of 414 reviews

Moods

informative 63%
adventurous 52%
challenging 52%
reflective 42%
inspiring 26%
dark 15%
mysterious 15%
sad 5%

Pace

slow 88%
medium 5%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 30% | Character: 7% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 53% | No: 23% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 38% | N/A: 15% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 38% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 30% | No: 15% | N/A: 7%

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