Beren and Lúthien by J.R.R. Tolkien

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 1,103 reviews

Moods

adventurous 86%
emotional 49%
dark 32%
sad 31%
challenging 24%
inspiring 21%
informative 20%
hopeful 19%
reflective 13%
mysterious 11%
tense 6%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 4%
funny 1%

Pace

slow 63%
medium 32%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Plot: 30% | Character: 21% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 54% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.95

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