A review by inhonoredglory
Tolkien & the Silmarillion by Clyde S. Kilby

4.0

Yes, this book may be outdated, as it was written in anticipation of the posthumous publication of J.R.R. Tolkien's [b:The Silmarillion|7332|The Silmarillion (Middle-Earth Universe)|J.R.R. Tolkien|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1336502583s/7332.jpg|4733799], but it still has its biographical charms. Namely, the author's personal encounter with Tolkien, the vividness of his conversation and the life within his speech and expression; the importance of Tolkien's Christianity to his work with specific examples to demonstrate the Christian assumption inherent in Middle-earth; and a summary of the bond and shared interests of the three major Inklings Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. I loved the personal and humbled tone the author takes and the way he brings Tolkien to a simple and honorable life to his reader.