442 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0345325818
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine books
Publication date: 01 January 2002
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 10,705 reviews
Moods
challenging 58%
dark 38%
informative 36%
sad 23%
emotional 22%
mysterious 22%
inspiring 21%
reflective 20%
tense 14%
hopeful 12%
relaxing 3%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 16%
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: 15% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 38% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 17% | 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
442 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0345325818
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine books
Publication date: 01 January 2002
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 10,705 reviews
Moods
challenging 58%
dark 38%
informative 36%
sad 23%
emotional 22%
mysterious 22%
inspiring 21%
reflective 20%
tense 14%
hopeful 12%
relaxing 3%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 16%
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: 15% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 38% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 17% | 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