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297 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780261102224
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 28 October 1983
Description
The first of a two-book set that contains the early myths and legends which led to the writing of Tolkien's epic tale of war, The Silmarillion. The Book of Lost Tales stands at the beginning of the entire conception of Middle-earth and Valinor for...
Community Reviews Summary of 809 reviews
Moods
informative 62%
adventurous 48%
reflective 32%
mysterious 21%
inspiring 16%
dark 13%
emotional 13%
sad 10%
hopeful 8%
relaxing 5%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%
tense 2%
Pace
medium 19%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 46% | N/A: 28% | A mix: 21% | Character: 3%Strong character development?
No: 50% | N/A: 25% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 17% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 10%Average rating
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Grief, Genocide, War
297 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780261102224
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 28 October 1983
Description
The first of a two-book set that contains the early myths and legends which led to the writing of Tolkien's epic tale of war, The Silmarillion. The Book of Lost Tales stands at the beginning of the entire conception of Middle-earth and Valinor for...
Community Reviews Summary of 809 reviews
Moods
informative 62%
adventurous 48%
reflective 32%
mysterious 21%
inspiring 16%
dark 13%
emotional 13%
sad 10%
hopeful 8%
relaxing 5%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%
tense 2%
Pace
medium 19%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 46% | N/A: 28% | A mix: 21% | Character: 3%Strong character development?
No: 50% | N/A: 25% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 17% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Grief, Genocide, War