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337 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780261102422
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 21 August 2006
Description
A new hardback edition with a cover design by Tolkien himself, to complement the popular Hobbit and Lord of the Rings hardbacks. Includes new Preface by J.R.R. Tolkien unique to this edition. The Silmarillion is an account of the Elder Days, of th...
Community Reviews Summary of 16,052 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
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Graphic
Death, War, ViolenceModerate
Incest, Murder, Death of parentMinor
Child death, Torture, Slavery
337 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780261102422
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 21 August 2006
Description
A new hardback edition with a cover design by Tolkien himself, to complement the popular Hobbit and Lord of the Rings hardbacks. Includes new Preface by J.R.R. Tolkien unique to this edition. The Silmarillion is an account of the Elder Days, of th...
Community Reviews Summary of 16,052 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