The Simarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Simarillion

J.R.R. Tolkien with Christopher Tolkien (Contributor)

480 pages first pub 1977 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous slow-paced
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Description

The Silmarillion is an account of the Elder Days, of the First Age of Tolkien’s world. It 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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 21 reviews

Moods

adventurous 87%
dark 75%
challenging 50%
mysterious 25%
tense 25%
hopeful 12%
informative 12%
inspiring 12%
sad 12%

Pace

slow 87%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 71% | Plot: 28%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 28% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | No: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Average rating

4.14

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