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365 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780618126989
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The story of the creation of the world and of the First Age, this is the ancient drama to which the characters in The Lord of the Rings look back and in whose events some of them, such as Elrond and Galadriel, took part. The three Silmarils were j...
Community Reviews Summary of 15,917 reviews
Moods
challenging 59%
dark 39%
informative 36%
mysterious 24%
emotional 23%
inspiring 22%
sad 22%
reflective 20%
tense 17%
hopeful 14%
relaxing 4%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 16%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 53% | A mix: 33% | Character: 7% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | No: 30% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 31% | No: 14% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 16% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, War, ViolenceModerate
Incest, Death of parent, MurderMinor
Child death, Slavery, Torture
365 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780618126989
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The story of the creation of the world and of the First Age, this is the ancient drama to which the characters in The Lord of the Rings look back and in whose events some of them, such as Elrond and Galadriel, took part. The three Silmarils were j...
Community Reviews Summary of 15,917 reviews
Moods
challenging 59%
dark 39%
informative 36%
mysterious 24%
emotional 23%
inspiring 22%
sad 22%
reflective 20%
tense 17%
hopeful 14%
relaxing 4%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 16%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 53% | A mix: 33% | Character: 7% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | No: 30% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 31% | No: 14% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 16% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, War, ViolenceModerate
Incest, Death of parent, MurderMinor
Child death, Slavery, Torture