The Nature of Middle-earth by Carl F. Hostetter, J.R.R. Tolkien

The Nature of Middle-earth

Carl F. Hostetter, J.R.R. Tolkien

400 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction fantasy challenging informative slow-paced

Description

For J.R.R. Tolkien, Middle-earth was part of an entire world to be explored, and the writings in this new collection reveal the journeys that Tolkien took as he sought to better understand his unique creation. From sweeping themes as profound as E...

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Community Reviews Summary of 57 reviews

Moods

informative 95%
challenging 38%
reflective 28%
inspiring 4%
mysterious 4%

Pace

slow 95%
medium 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 88% | A mix: 5% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

N/A: 94% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 76% | No: 17% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 94% | No: 5%

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