The Book of Lost Tales Part 1 by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Book of Lost Tales Part 1

The History of Middle-Earth #1

J.R.R. Tolkien

368 pages first pub 1983 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous challenging mysterious slow-paced

Description

The extraordinary history of Middle-earth, edited by Christopher Tolkien The Book of Lost Tales stands at the beginning of the entire conception of Middle-earth and Valinor. Embedded in English legend and English association, they were set in the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 580 reviews

Moods

challenging 75%
informative 65%
adventurous 55%
reflective 35%
emotional 20%
dark 15%
inspiring 15%
mysterious 15%
sad 15%
hopeful 10%
tense 5%

Pace

slow 90%
medium 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 37% | Plot: 31% | N/A: 18% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 56% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 18% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 18%

Average rating

3.8

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