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

The Book of Lost Tales, Part Two

The History of Middle-Earth #2

J.R.R. Tolkien

385 pages first pub 1984 (editions)

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The second of a two-book set that contains the early myths and legends which led to the writing of Tolkien’s epic tale of war, The Silmarillion.This second part of The Book of Lost Tales includes the tale of Beren and Lúthien, Túrin and the Dragon...

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Community Reviews Summary of 505 reviews

Moods

informative 61%
challenging 57%
adventurous 52%
reflective 42%
inspiring 23%
dark 19%
mysterious 14%
sad 4%
tense 4%

Pace

slow 85%
medium 10%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 26% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | N/A: 13% | No: 13% | Yes: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 13% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 33% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 13% | No: 13%

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