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katypicken's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
hhhippo's review against another edition
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
krumanda's review
3.0
This book takes an achingly long time to read, even by a super fast reader. I got so bored of it, I am ashamed to say. I love Hobbit and LOTR. I quite enjoy knowing what I know from the Silmarillion, but I didn’t enjoy reading it for most of it. It’s an amazing book. Hard to read.
lilworm's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
devermismysteris's review against another edition
Needed a break. This book is long, repetitive and dry. I will come back as the world interests me but it's not a fun read.
yars_reading_corner's review
5.0
The silmarilion has a reputation of being too difficult to handle or remember all the names from and regarded as a tedious work of Tolkein, however the mindset and preparation really made all the difference when I tried reading it the second time around, this time these things helped me get the hang of most parts of the Silmarilion:
- Viewing the book as a history of Middle Earth instead of a story like a novel, there are many bits and pieces of short stories here and there in the book and it’s meant to be read first in Tolkein’s Middle Earth collection to gain more knowledge of what’s happened before and what to expect, but they are mostly centered on a time before the events of the Hobbit and the LOTR trilogy.
- Watching a lot of youtube videos from really good channels run by geeks that have read the books multiple times before making the videos (so basically spoil yourself).
- This book was written by a man who was a professor of Old and Middle English langauge (and literature) with myriads of enlightenment of different philosophies and old beliefs (myths too) and languages, neither of these were small feats and they have reflected not only on the depth of his world-building but also the advanced level of language he used to write his books, we see a lot of words that are no longer in use throughout the texts helping his books appear more ancient and as if they speak of a time long ago when this langauge was the norm.
In conclusion, DON’T LET ANYONE ROB YOU OF THE JOY AND FULFILLMENT OF READING THIS MASTERPIECE AFTER THE LOTR IF YOU LIKE THE LATTER!! <3
- Viewing the book as a history of Middle Earth instead of a story like a novel, there are many bits and pieces of short stories here and there in the book and it’s meant to be read first in Tolkein’s Middle Earth collection to gain more knowledge of what’s happened before and what to expect, but they are mostly centered on a time before the events of the Hobbit and the LOTR trilogy.
- Watching a lot of youtube videos from really good channels run by geeks that have read the books multiple times before making the videos (so basically spoil yourself).
- This book was written by a man who was a professor of Old and Middle English langauge (and literature) with myriads of enlightenment of different philosophies and old beliefs (myths too) and languages, neither of these were small feats and they have reflected not only on the depth of his world-building but also the advanced level of language he used to write his books, we see a lot of words that are no longer in use throughout the texts helping his books appear more ancient and as if they speak of a time long ago when this langauge was the norm.
In conclusion, DON’T LET ANYONE ROB YOU OF THE JOY AND FULFILLMENT OF READING THIS MASTERPIECE AFTER THE LOTR IF YOU LIKE THE LATTER!! <3
lily_lydkins's review
5.0
The best book I’ve read and probably will ever read. I don’t care if you’re not into fantasy, stop LYING to yourself and READ THIS FUCKING BOOK! I cannot praise it enough. Literally no words.
hollewade's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
5.0
Andy Serkis is such a great narrator and adds so much depth to the story. The pronunciations really helped me grasp the story more. Highly recommend reading along with a physical book while listening.
hollewade's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This is a gem and I flew through it. So many stories so rich and lovely.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and War
Minor: Incest