439 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780048231536
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Unwin Paperbacks
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The Silmarillion is an account of the Elder Days, or the First Age of Tolkien's world. It is the ancient drama to which the characters of The Lord of the Rings look back, and in whose events some of them, such as Elrond and Galadriel, took part. T...
Community Reviews Summary of 10,554 reviews
Moods
challenging 58%
dark 38%
informative 36%
emotional 22%
mysterious 22%
sad 22%
inspiring 21%
reflective 20%
tense 15%
hopeful 12%
relaxing 3%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 15%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 57% | A mix: 31% | Character: 6% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 30% | 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: 21% | No: 16% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Violence, MurderModerate
Incest, Suicide, TortureMinor
Child death, Pregnancy, Rape
439 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780048231536
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Unwin Paperbacks
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The Silmarillion is an account of the Elder Days, or the First Age of Tolkien's world. It is the ancient drama to which the characters of The Lord of the Rings look back, and in whose events some of them, such as Elrond and Galadriel, took part. T...
Community Reviews Summary of 10,554 reviews
Moods
challenging 58%
dark 38%
informative 36%
emotional 22%
mysterious 22%
sad 22%
inspiring 21%
reflective 20%
tense 15%
hopeful 12%
relaxing 3%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 15%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 57% | A mix: 31% | Character: 6% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 30% | 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: 21% | No: 16% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Violence, MurderModerate
Incest, Suicide, TortureMinor
Child death, Pregnancy, Rape