443 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0261102737
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 06 April 1999
Description
The story of the creation of the world and of the First Age, this is the ancient drama to which the characters in The Lord of the Rings look back and in whose events some of them, such as Elrond and Galadriel, took part. The three Silmarils were j...
Community Reviews Summary of 12,501 reviews
Moods
challenging 58%
dark 38%
informative 36%
mysterious 23%
sad 23%
emotional 22%
inspiring 21%
reflective 20%
tense 16%
hopeful 13%
relaxing 4%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 16%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 55% | A mix: 32% | Character: 7% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 30% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 31% | No: 15% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 40% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 23% | 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, War, ViolenceModerate
Incest, Murder, GriefMinor
Child death, Pregnancy, Torture443 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0261102737
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 06 April 1999
Description
The story of the creation of the world and of the First Age, this is the ancient drama to which the characters in The Lord of the Rings look back and in whose events some of them, such as Elrond and Galadriel, took part. The three Silmarils were j...
Community Reviews Summary of 12,501 reviews
Moods
challenging 58%
dark 38%
informative 36%
mysterious 23%
sad 23%
emotional 22%
inspiring 21%
reflective 20%
tense 16%
hopeful 13%
relaxing 4%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 16%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 55% | A mix: 32% | Character: 7% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 30% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 31% | No: 15% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 40% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 23% | 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, War, ViolenceModerate
Incest, Murder, GriefMinor
Child death, Pregnancy, Torture