A review by woozy_woozle
Beren and Lúthien by J.R.R. Tolkien

5.0

A fascinating look into one of the more important stories in the lore of Middle-Earth. Christopher Tolkien does a remarkable job of analyzing the trajectory of his father's work yet is able to take a step back and allow the tale to unfold naturally. While some may take exception to the fact that the book is really just a collection of different forms of the same story, I believe this only reinforces Tolkien's appreciation for the epic tradition and the opportunity for reinterpretation without sacrificing greater narrative or thematic structures. A perfect, quick read for Tolkien fans, language enthusiasts, or someone looking for some classic high-romance