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

345 pages first pub 1983 (editions)

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The Book of Lost Tales 1 stands at the beginning of the entire conception of Middle-earth and Valinor. Embedded in English legend and English association, they were set in the narratve frame of a great westward voyage over the Ocean by a mariner n...

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Moods

challenging 68%
informative 62%
adventurous 48%
reflective 31%
mysterious 20%
inspiring 17%
emotional 14%
dark 11%
sad 11%
hopeful 8%
relaxing 5%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%
tense 2%

Pace

slow 79%
medium 17%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 46% | N/A: 26% | A mix: 23% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 23% | Yes: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 15% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11%

Average rating

3.81

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