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474 pages • first pub 1977 (view editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007523221
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Edition Pub Date: 01 August 2013
The Silmarillion is ideal for readers who relish dense, mythopoeic narratives and intricate world-building that explores grand themes of creation, rebellion, and the timeless struggle between light and darkness.
Description
The story of the creation of the world and of the First Age, this is the ancient drama to which the characters in The Lord of the Rings look back and in whose events some of them, such as Elrond and Galadriel, took part. The three Silmarils were j...
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Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Death, ViolenceModerate
Murder, Incest, GriefMinor
Torture, Suicide, Child death
474 pages • first pub 1977 (view editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007523221
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Edition Pub Date: 01 August 2013
The Silmarillion is ideal for readers who relish dense, mythopoeic narratives and intricate world-building that explores grand themes of creation, rebellion, and the timeless struggle between light and darkness.
Description
The story of the creation of the world and of the First Age, this is the ancient drama to which the characters in The Lord of the Rings look back and in whose events some of them, such as Elrond and Galadriel, took part. The three Silmarils were j...
Community Reviews
Moods
adventurous: 80%
challenging: 60%
dark: 39%
informative: 35%
mysterious: 23%
emotional: 22%
sad: 22%
inspiring: 21%
reflective: 20%
tense: 17%
hopeful: 15%
relaxing: 4%
funny: 1%
lighthearted: 1%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Death, ViolenceModerate
Murder, Incest, GriefMinor
Torture, Suicide, Child death