Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Violence, MurderModerate
Incest, Torture, Death of parentMinor
Child death, Pregnancy, RapeCommunity Reviews
Summary of 8997 reviews
Moods
challenging 55%
dark 37%
informative 36%
emotional 22%
inspiring 22%
mysterious 22%
sad 22%
reflective 20%
tense 13%
hopeful 12%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%
Pace
medium 15%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 57% | A mix: 32% | Character: 6% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 30% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 49% | Yes: 31% | No: 14% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 38% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 15% | N/A: 5%Average rating
337 pages | first published 1977
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ISBN/UID: 9780261102422
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 21 August 2006
Description
A new hardback edition with a cover design by Tolkien himself, to complement the popular Hobbit and Lord of the Rings hardbacks. Includes new Preface by J.R.R. Tolkien unique to this edition. The Silmarillion is an account of the Elder Days, of th...Book Information
337 pages | first published 1977
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ISBN/UID: 9780261102422
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 21 August 2006
Description
A new hardback edition with a cover design by Tolkien himself, to complement the popular Hobbit and Lord of the Rings hardbacks. Includes new Preface by J.R.R. Tolkien unique to this edition. The Silmarillion is an account of the Elder Days, of th...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Violence, MurderModerate
Incest, Torture, Death of parentMinor
Child death, Pregnancy, RapeCommunity Reviews
Summary of 8997 reviews
Moods
challenging 55%
dark 37%
informative 36%
emotional 22%
inspiring 22%
mysterious 22%
sad 22%
reflective 20%
tense 13%
hopeful 12%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%
Pace
medium 15%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 57% | A mix: 32% | Character: 6% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 30% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 49% | Yes: 31% | No: 14% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 38% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 15% | N/A: 5%Average rating