The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien

439 pages first pub 1977 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous challenging slow-paced
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The Silmarillion is an account of the Elder Days, or the First Age of Tolkien's world. It is the ancient drama to which the characters of The Lord of the Rings look back, and in whose events some of them, such as Elrond and Galadriel, took part. T...

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Moods

adventurous 78%
challenging 59%
dark 38%
informative 36%
mysterious 24%
emotional 23%
inspiring 22%
sad 22%
reflective 20%
tense 17%
hopeful 14%
relaxing 4%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 79%
medium 17%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 53% | A mix: 33% | Character: 7% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 30% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 32% | 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: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 16% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.01

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