370 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780261102446
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 01 November 1999
Description
The Silmarillion is an account of the Elder Days, of the First Age of Tolkien's world. It 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...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,952 reviews
Moods
challenging 56%
dark 36%
informative 36%
emotional 22%
inspiring 22%
mysterious 22%
sad 22%
reflective 20%
tense 15%
hopeful 13%
relaxing 3%
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: 48% | 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: 54% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 16% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Violence, MurderModerate
Incest, Torture, Death of parentMinor
Child death, Pregnancy, Rape
370 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780261102446
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 01 November 1999
Description
The Silmarillion is an account of the Elder Days, of the First Age of Tolkien's world. It 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...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,952 reviews
Moods
challenging 56%
dark 36%
informative 36%
emotional 22%
inspiring 22%
mysterious 22%
sad 22%
reflective 20%
tense 15%
hopeful 13%
relaxing 3%
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: 48% | 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: 54% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 16% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Violence, MurderModerate
Incest, Torture, Death of parentMinor
Child death, Pregnancy, Rape