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 650 reviews
Moods
challenging 60%
adventurous 57%
reflective 39%
inspiring 21%
emotional 17%
mysterious 17%
dark 14%
hopeful 10%
sad 10%
relaxing 7%
funny 3%
tense 3%
Pace
medium 11%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 35% | Plot: 30% | N/A: 25% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 20% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 5%Average rating
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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 650 reviews
Moods
challenging 60%
adventurous 57%
reflective 39%
inspiring 21%
emotional 17%
mysterious 17%
dark 14%
hopeful 10%
sad 10%
relaxing 7%
funny 3%
tense 3%
Pace
medium 11%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 35% | Plot: 30% | N/A: 25% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 20% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
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