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J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien
400 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007365265
Format: Hardcover
Language: Not specified
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 16 August 1984
Description
The second of a two-book set that contains the early myths and legends which led to the writing of Tolkien's epic tale of war, The Silmarillion.
Community Reviews Summary of 414 reviews
Moods
adventurous 52%
challenging 52%
reflective 42%
inspiring 26%
dark 15%
mysterious 15%
sad 5%
Pace
medium 5%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Plot: 30% | Character: 7% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 53% | No: 23% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 38% | N/A: 15% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 38% | No: 38% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 30% | No: 15% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Ableism, Incest, War—
J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien
400 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007365265
Format: Hardcover
Language: Not specified
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 16 August 1984
Description
The second of a two-book set that contains the early myths and legends which led to the writing of Tolkien's epic tale of war, The Silmarillion.
Community Reviews Summary of 414 reviews
Moods
adventurous 52%
challenging 52%
reflective 42%
inspiring 26%
dark 15%
mysterious 15%
sad 5%
Pace
medium 5%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Plot: 30% | Character: 7% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 53% | No: 23% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 38% | N/A: 15% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 38% | No: 38% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 30% | No: 15% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Ableism, Incest, War