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A review by jakepasseri
The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
While the prose can be almost biblical and dense, leading to a tough reading experience initially, push past it and youll genuinely find both some of the greatest writing and stories written. Truly a masterpiece
Graphic: Murder, War, Grief, and Death
Moderate: Death of parent, Suicide, and Torture
Minor: Incest, Child death, Slavery, and Fire/Fire injury