The Silmarillion
by J. R. R. Tolkien
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Author: J. R. R. TolkienEdition: Paperback
Published: 1990-11-01
ISBN: N/A
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Book Reviews of The Silmarillion
Book Review: Middle Earth Explained
Summary: 5 Stars
This was made from notes J R R Tolkien wrote before he penned the Hobbit or the Lord of the Rings. It contains the why & how of Middle Earth up to & including the reign of men (4th Age).
Read this to find out.
What order creatures were created in.
How & why Middle Earth was created.
What were the 1st & 2nd age like.
What of the history of light. The sun & moon how were they made.
How & why were green things brought to life. Why were ents needed.
Who is Morgoth. Who is Ungoliant & what does she do.
Who is Beren. Who is Luthien. Who is Tuor & Huor.
Who exactly is Galadriel. What was her first service & who was it to.
What is Galadriel's status on earth. Whose her mother.
What is the Longest & saddest story of Middle Earth.
Where was the Land of Angmar.
What was known of Elves, Dwarves & Men during the creation.
What happens to the Children of Hurin.
Why the west is revered & why Dwarves & Men don't get there.
Who is Sauron exactly.
Whose steward is Gandalf.
What is Numenor.
How did elves,men & dwarves interact early on.
What is a Balrog exactly.
Why were Dragon's created.
Did Shelob have a mother.
Is Moria the only cave of city stature.
Did evil ever rule Middle Earth.
Where did Aragorn's Kingly heritage come from.
Where did his kin of old come from.
Whats the relationship between Aragorn & Elrond.
Where does Elrond fall in the ranks of elves.
The dead marshes come from what conflict.
and on and on and on. Yeah I know question marks. Sue me.
IS THE FIRST THIRD OF THE SILMARILLION HARD TO READ. YES!!!
It is all character & place setting introduction but you find golden nuggets of info that makes LOTR, the Hobbit & the Silmarillion a greater experience for you. This book is a diamond in a tar pit & you should get through the tar to enjoy the last two thirds which is gem. Don't skip the beginning chapters. The things that are legend in LOTR & the things revered are alive in The Silmarillion it is far wider in scope than LOTR but of course lacks the detail of LOTR. Push through the first chapters!! 5 STARS!
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