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386 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007173020
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 06 September 2004
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 16,048 reviews
Moods
challenging 59%
dark 38%
informative 36%
mysterious 24%
emotional 23%
sad 22%
inspiring 21%
reflective 20%
tense 17%
hopeful 14%
relaxing 4%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 17%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 53% | A mix: 34% | 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: 6%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, Murder, Death of parentMinor
Child death, Torture, Slavery386 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007173020
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 06 September 2004
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 16,048 reviews
Moods
challenging 59%
dark 38%
informative 36%
mysterious 24%
emotional 23%
sad 22%
inspiring 21%
reflective 20%
tense 17%
hopeful 14%
relaxing 4%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 17%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 53% | A mix: 34% | 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: 6%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, Murder, Death of parentMinor
Child death, Torture, Slavery