A review by aconfundityofcrows
The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien

adventurous challenging dark informative slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

I don’t really know how to rate this other than as an indication that it is a masterpiece in world building that many fantasy authors have since been inspired by and attempted to emulate. As well there is still so much that has been clearly left out or at least gives that impression, especially in the Akallabeth. For those who have read Lord of the Rings the story of the series is summed up in just under two pages (and it definitely doesn’t replace actually reading the trilogy).
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