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4.63k reviews for:
El Silmarillion. Ilustrado por Ted Nasmith (edición revisada)
J.R.R. Tolkien, J.R.R. Tolkien
4.01 AVERAGE
4.63k reviews for:
El Silmarillion. Ilustrado por Ted Nasmith (edición revisada)
J.R.R. Tolkien, J.R.R. Tolkien
4.01 AVERAGE
challenging
informative
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
adventurous
inspiring
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
informative
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
informative
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I’d rate this eleventy billion out of 10 if I could.
At first, an interesting read but fairly slow-going - but then by chapter 16 and onward I was hooked. Tolkien’s writing, vocabulary, and creativity are superb. I couldn’t put it down, and am happy to have finally read this gem. Don’t get slogged down by the complexity of names, family lines, etc. persevere through, you will be happy you did. I believe I will enjoy and appreciate the beginning of the book even more on a second read (and I look forward to that!)
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Rating: 1.75/5
Unfortunately, I strongly disliked this book. It was solidly grimdark and I spent most of the book infuriated with the characters and their actions. The writing style was still good, but the plot was all world-building and history, and not like a story book. I'd expected that going in so I wasn't surprised, but I also didn't like it. The most annoying parts were of the form "X was the son of Y, who was the son of Z, who married A...". I would rather have just seen the family tree at that point, which I ended up doing independently to make sense of everyone. Furthermore, there were so many characters and they all had similar names! I got the gist of what was going on and who did what, but I couldn't tell you their names.
It didn't help that the start of the book was slow. There was a lot of set up and justification from Christopher Tolkien, and J. R. R. Tolkien himself wrote an essay long letter to his publisher, and it was a lot to take in. I was more interested in the story once the Silmarils were created, but everything that followed the Oath of Fëanor was awful. I disliked everyone and everything (except Brandir) and was angry and stressed for the remainder of the book. Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age was the only redeeming chapter at the end, and that's because it was a mini rehash of The Lord of the Rings.
I hated most of the characters because it was just unnecessary pain from constant betrayal and stupidity on repeat. For starters, Melkor couldn't see anyone happy because of his ego. What was his problem with harmony? And the Valar could have stopped him but kept giving him chances, as if they didn't know what he was like. And then didn't help the elves because they didn't apologise? What about the greater good?! The elves were also awful, as were the men, full of arrogance and stupidity, and I was raging. I had some respect for the dwarves though. I won't name precisely who made me angry and why, since I could write an essay on it and this is long enough, but it was basically everyone.
Additionally, it was concerning how obsessed with incest J. R. R. Tolkien was. Not just Húrin's children, but all of the elves' lines. Even Galadriel and Celeborn. It was disturbing. Consent also seemed foreign in this book, which shouldn't really have been a surprise at that point. Basically, this book was not for me and felt to me like quite a deviation from previous works. I will no longer be continuing in this world, apart from the occasional short story.
I hated most of the characters because it was just unnecessary pain from constant betrayal and stupidity on repeat. For starters, Melkor couldn't see anyone happy because of his ego. What was his problem with harmony? And the Valar could have stopped him but kept giving him chances, as if they didn't know what he was like. And then didn't help the elves because they didn't apologise? What about the greater good?! The elves were also awful, as were the men, full of arrogance and stupidity, and I was raging. I had some respect for the dwarves though. I won't name precisely who made me angry and why, since I could write an essay on it and this is long enough, but it was basically everyone.
Additionally, it was concerning how obsessed with incest J. R. R. Tolkien was. Not just Húrin's children, but all of the elves' lines. Even Galadriel and Celeborn. It was disturbing. Consent also seemed foreign in this book, which shouldn't really have been a surprise at that point.
Edit: This video by Jess of the Shire was really good at explaining everything
https://youtube.com/watch?v=p8mxhfsVuIo