The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Silmarillion

Middle-earth Universe

J.R.R. Tolkien with Andy Serkis (Narrator)

19 hours, 24 minutes first pub 1977 (editions) user-added

fiction classics fantasy adventurous challenging slow-paced

Description

 The forerunner to The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion tells the earlier history of Middle-earth, recounting the events of the First and Second Ages, and introducing some of the key characters, such as Galadriel, Elrond, Elendil and the Dark L...

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Community Reviews Summary of 12,432 reviews

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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