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365 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780544338012
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 07 October 2014
Description
The Silmarillion is the core of J.R.R. Tolkien's imaginative writing, a work whose origins stretch back to a time long before The Hobbit. This mythopoetic masterpiece is a must-read before you watch The Lord of the Rings on Amazon.“Majestic! ... R...
Community Reviews Summary of 15,852 reviews
Moods
challenging 59%
dark 38%
informative 36%
mysterious 24%
emotional 23%
inspiring 22%
sad 22%
reflective 20%
tense 17%
hopeful 14%
relaxing 4%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 16%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 53% | A mix: 33% | 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: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 16% | N/A: 4%Average rating
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Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, War, ViolenceModerate
Incest, Death of parent, MurderMinor
Child death, Slavery, Torture
365 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780544338012
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 07 October 2014
Description
The Silmarillion is the core of J.R.R. Tolkien's imaginative writing, a work whose origins stretch back to a time long before The Hobbit. This mythopoetic masterpiece is a must-read before you watch The Lord of the Rings on Amazon.“Majestic! ... R...
Community Reviews Summary of 15,852 reviews
Moods
challenging 59%
dark 38%
informative 36%
mysterious 24%
emotional 23%
inspiring 22%
sad 22%
reflective 20%
tense 17%
hopeful 14%
relaxing 4%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 16%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 53% | A mix: 33% | 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: 5%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, Death of parent, MurderMinor
Child death, Slavery, Torture