443 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780261102736
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 13 November 1991
Description
The story of the creation of the world and of the First Age, this is the ancient drama to which the characters in The Lord of the Rings look back and in whose events some of them, such as Elrond and Galadriel, took part. The three Silmarils were j...
Community Reviews Summary of 10,167 reviews
Moods
challenging 57%
dark 37%
informative 36%
sad 23%
emotional 22%
mysterious 22%
inspiring 21%
reflective 20%
tense 14%
hopeful 13%
relaxing 3%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 15%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 56% | A mix: 32% | Character: 7% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 29% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 49% | Yes: 30% | No: 14% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 38% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 15% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Violence, MurderModerate
Incest, Suicide, TortureMinor
Child death, Pregnancy, Rape
443 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780261102736
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 13 November 1991
Description
The story of the creation of the world and of the First Age, this is the ancient drama to which the characters in The Lord of the Rings look back and in whose events some of them, such as Elrond and Galadriel, took part. The three Silmarils were j...
Community Reviews Summary of 10,167 reviews
Moods
challenging 57%
dark 37%
informative 36%
sad 23%
emotional 22%
mysterious 22%
inspiring 21%
reflective 20%
tense 14%
hopeful 13%
relaxing 3%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 15%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 56% | A mix: 32% | Character: 7% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 29% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 49% | Yes: 30% | No: 14% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 38% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 15% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Violence, MurderModerate
Incest, Suicide, TortureMinor
Child death, Pregnancy, Rape