fiction classics fantasy adventurous challenging slow-paced

480 pages | first published 1977

Edition information

Description

The Silmarillion is the core of J.R.R. Tolkien's imaginative writing, a collection of narratives ranging in time from the Elder Days of Middle-earth, through the Second Age and the rise of Sauron, to the end of the War of the Ring. They are set in...
Browse similar books...

Plus

Book information

Content Warnings

Submitted by users as part of their reviews

Expand filter menu View summary

See all...

Community Reviews

Summary of 9270 reviews

Moods

adventurous 80%
challenging 55%
dark 37%
informative 36%
emotional 23%
inspiring 22%
mysterious 22%
sad 22%
reflective 20%
hopeful 13%
tense 13%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 81%
medium 15%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 32% | Character: 7% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 30% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 49% | Yes: 31% | No: 14% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 38% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 16% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.99

See all reviews...