The Book of Lost Tales, Part One by J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien

297 pages first pub 1983 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous challenging mysterious slow-paced

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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 650 reviews

Moods

informative 64%
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

slow 85%
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

3.81

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