The Battle of Maldon: Together with the Homecoming of Beorhtnoth by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Battle of Maldon: Together with the Homecoming of Beorhtnoth

J.R.R. Tolkien with Ted Nasmith (Illustrator), Peter Grybauskas (Contributor)

208 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

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The first-ever standalone edition of one of J.R.R. Tolkien’s most important poetic dramas, that explores timely themes such as the nature of heroism and chivalry during war, featuring previously unpublished and never-before-seen texts and drafts.I...

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Community Reviews Summary of 26 reviews

Moods

informative 75%
adventurous 62%
reflective 62%
challenging 37%
sad 37%
emotional 25%

Pace

slow 44%
medium 33%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 42% | Plot: 28% | Character: 14% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

N/A: 57% | No: 42%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 28% | Yes: 28% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | N/A: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 57% | Yes: 28% | No: 14%

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