Beren and Lúthien by J.R.R. Tolkien

Beren and Lúthien

Middle-earth Universe

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

288 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

The tale of Beren and Lúthien was, or became, an essential element in the evolution of The Silmarillion, the myths and legends of the First Age of the World conceived by J.R.R. Tolkien. Returning from France and the battle of the Somme at the end ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,207 reviews

Moods

adventurous 85%
emotional 47%
dark 32%
sad 28%
challenging 24%
informative 22%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 20%
mysterious 12%
reflective 12%
tense 6%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 3%

Pace

slow 61%
medium 33%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Plot: 34% | Character: 23% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 35% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 51% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.94

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