Beren and Lúthien by J.R.R. Tolkien

Beren and Lúthien

Middle-earth Universe

J.R.R. Tolkien with Christopher Tolkien, Alan Lee (Illustrator)

288 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

Painstakingly restored from Tolkien's manuscripts and presented for the first time as a continuous and standalone story, the epic tale of Beren and Lúthien will reunite fans of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings with Elves and Men, Dwarves and O...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,425 reviews

Moods

adventurous 86%
emotional 51%
sad 33%
dark 32%
challenging 25%
inspiring 23%
hopeful 22%
informative 21%
mysterious 16%
reflective 16%
tense 12%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%
funny 1%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 39%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 41% | Plot: 32% | Character: 23% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 33% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 49% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.94

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