The Shaping of Middle-Earth by J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien

400 pages first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous slow-paced
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The fourth volume that contains the early myths and legends which led to the writing of Tolkien's epic tale of war, The Silmarillion.

Community Reviews Summary of 169 reviews

Moods

challenging 83%
informative 83%
adventurous 50%
reflective 50%
dark 16%
emotional 16%
hopeful 16%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 40% | Plot: 40% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

N/A: 40% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 40% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 75% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.84

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