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sunzreads's review against another edition
4.0
I watched The Lord of the Rings movie series and I thought why not give The Children of Hurin a try. It's my first Tolkien book. The names, events, and places that are too many for me to process make the book challenging to read. Even though it felt like reading a history book, the interesting storyline and characters motivated me to keep on reading. I was captured by the tale of the children of Hurin but their tragic fate left me with a heavy heart. The Children of Hurin got me curious about what's going to happen to Morgoth and other characters. To Tolkien enthusiasts, what should I read next?
dylan_roseburrough's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
shattermelon's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
abbytekken's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
r_cornejo126's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
book_enjoyer1243's review against another edition
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
bittersweet_symphony's review against another edition
3.0
I know Tolkien argues that all great stories are about "the fall," but I wonder if that isn't more a reflection of his narrative predilections than a broader truth about literature. There are so MANY more stories besides "the Fall."
Nonetheless, the richness of Arda is resonant and deep. I merely wish more of his narrative arcs in the First Age deviated in structure.
It's difficult to attach to protagonists when they rarely heed counsel from the seers and seasoned counselors in their lives. That said, my character favorites in The Children of Hurin include Brandir, Gwindor, Melian, and Beleg.
Nonetheless, the richness of Arda is resonant and deep. I merely wish more of his narrative arcs in the First Age deviated in structure.
It's difficult to attach to protagonists when they rarely heed counsel from the seers and seasoned counselors in their lives. That said, my character favorites in The Children of Hurin include Brandir, Gwindor, Melian, and Beleg.
clairegrace95's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
mxcopmy's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5