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J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien
400 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007365265
Format: Hardcover
Language: Not specified
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 16 August 1984
Description
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.
Community Reviews Summary of 509 reviews
Moods
challenging 57%
adventurous 52%
reflective 42%
inspiring 23%
dark 19%
mysterious 14%
sad 4%
tense 4%
Pace
medium 10%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Plot: 26% | N/A: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 66% | No: 13% | N/A: 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% | No: 13% | N/A: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Ableism, Incest, War—
J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien
400 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007365265
Format: Hardcover
Language: Not specified
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 16 August 1984
Description
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.
Community Reviews Summary of 509 reviews
Moods
challenging 57%
adventurous 52%
reflective 42%
inspiring 23%
dark 19%
mysterious 14%
sad 4%
tense 4%
Pace
medium 10%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Plot: 26% | N/A: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 66% | No: 13% | N/A: 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% | No: 13% | N/A: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Ableism, Incest, War