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A review by bittersweet_symphony
The Fall of Gondolin by J.R.R. Tolkien
3.0
More a 3.5-star.
The same old Tolkien trope of "the fall" plays out, again, in this still enchanting and rich piece of literature. Fortunately, Tuor is a much more likable protagonist than Turin from The Children of Hurin, far less tarnished by pride, lack of consideration for others, and the insufferable deficiencies in foresight that plague Tuor's bombastic cousin.
The most rewarding piece of this compilation by Tolkien's son Christopher are the tales at the end of the book surrounding Earendil, Idril, Elrond, and Elros. Readers get to experience some of the rare moments of heroic ascension found within Tolkien's legendarium.
Next up: the Fall of Numenor. I Look forward to spending time in the more neglected second age of Arda.
The same old Tolkien trope of "the fall" plays out, again, in this still enchanting and rich piece of literature. Fortunately, Tuor is a much more likable protagonist than Turin from The Children of Hurin, far less tarnished by pride, lack of consideration for others, and the insufferable deficiencies in foresight that plague Tuor's bombastic cousin.
The most rewarding piece of this compilation by Tolkien's son Christopher are the tales at the end of the book surrounding Earendil, Idril, Elrond, and Elros. Readers get to experience some of the rare moments of heroic ascension found within Tolkien's legendarium.
Next up: the Fall of Numenor. I Look forward to spending time in the more neglected second age of Arda.