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3.95 AVERAGE
3.95 AVERAGE
A fascinating behind-the-scenes breakdown of how Tolkien developed his greatest story.
You can read my full review for Entertainment Weekly here: http://ew.com/books/2017/06/05/jrr-tolkien-beren-and-luthien-review/
You can read my full review for Entertainment Weekly here: http://ew.com/books/2017/06/05/jrr-tolkien-beren-and-luthien-review/
No real new material in this volume. It is nice to have all the Beren/Luthien material together in one place. Christopher Tolkien does a good job of putting all the pieces together and showing how the story evolved over time.
adventurous
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
emotional
informative
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
So beautiful. I bit over complicated, but would it be Tolkien if it wasn't?
Christopher Tolkien really did an amazing job putting his father's works together and explaining the differences of the versions and the connections to other works. If you like Tolkien and want to dive deeper into his world, this is a book for you.
Christopher Tolkien really did an amazing job putting his father's works together and explaining the differences of the versions and the connections to other works. If you like Tolkien and want to dive deeper into his world, this is a book for you.
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Torture, Violence, Blood, Injury/Injury detail
adventurous
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
An absolute must for those of us who prize [b:The Silmarillion|6475685|The Silmarillion|J.R.R. Tolkien|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1328316348s/6475685.jpg|4733799], which is my very favorite of Tolkien's Middle-earth tales. The textual history CT presents is no less than a stellar compilation of his father's efforts to put this timeless love story/adventure into words, with important changes over decades that make a big difference not only to The Silmarillion but to other ME tales as well. CT knows his father best, and even in his nineties, he devotes himself with such care and respect for JRRT's characters and world that it is impossible not to feel that come through in his work.
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No