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366 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345325815
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Del Rey Books
Publication date: 12 January 1985
Description
The legendary precursor to The Lord of the Rings"A creation of singular beauty . . . magnificent in its best moments."--The Washington Post Set primarily in the First Age of Middle-earth, The Silmarillion contains the legend of the creation of th...
Community Reviews Summary of 16,045 reviews
Moods
challenging 59%
dark 39%
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, Slavery366 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345325815
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Del Rey Books
Publication date: 12 January 1985
Description
The legendary precursor to The Lord of the Rings"A creation of singular beauty . . . magnificent in its best moments."--The Washington Post Set primarily in the First Age of Middle-earth, The Silmarillion contains the legend of the creation of th...
Community Reviews Summary of 16,045 reviews
Moods
challenging 59%
dark 39%
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