Beren and Lúthien by J.R.R. Tolkien

Beren and Lúthien

Middle-earth Universe #2

J.R.R. Tolkien with Alan Lee (Illustrator)

288 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous mysterious slow-paced
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The epic tale of Beren and Lúthien became an essential element in the evolution of The Silmarillion, the myths and legends of J.R.R. Tolkien's First Age of the World. Always key to the story is the fate that shadowed their love: Beren was a mortal...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,853 reviews

Moods

adventurous 87%
emotional 46%
sad 32%
dark 28%
challenging 25%
informative 23%
hopeful 22%
inspiring 22%
reflective 17%
mysterious 16%
tense 10%
relaxing 4%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 38%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 41% | Plot: 30% | Character: 25% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 34% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 54% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.93

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