The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Silmarillion

Middle-earth Universe

J.R.R. Tolkien with Martin Shaw (Narrator)

14 hours, 49 minutes first pub 1977 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous challenging slow-paced

Description

The Silmarillion tells of the Elder Days, of the First Age of Tolkien's World, when Morgoth, the first Dark Lord, dwelt in Middle Earth, and the High Elves made war upon them for the recovery of the Silmarils, the jewels containing the pure light ...

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Moods

adventurous 78%
challenging 57%
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

slow 79%
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

4.01

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