The Silmarillion by J. R. R. Tolkien, Martin Shaw Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Silmarillion
Book Review: What a joy!
Summary: 5 Stars
To hear Tolkien's words spoken so gloriously! The Silmarillion is such a masterful piece of work. Whether you read it and then listen, read along, or just listen, these audio CDs are a delight. I would buy them all over again in an instant.Book Review: What was Eric Sternberg thinking?
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an incredible work. Tolkien probably wanted it published, but we'll never know. His son did the world a great service. I for one, consider this to be one of the greatest literary works in history.Book Review: most 5 Stars
I was so lost for words the first time i ended reading this book. Close to tears, even. I actually highlighted all terms i found significant. Almost the entire book is actually highlighted! Read it, love it, read it again and so it will NEVER come to pass when you'll grow tired of such wonderful material...Book Review: neat!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
i recently purchased this amazing boxed set of the silmarillion (sil). it's amazing i put it on my ipod and i listen to it while i work out, the ipod process took awhile since it's unabridged but that's the only way i and any real tolkien fan would want it....simply amazingBook Review: the silmarillion ON CD!
Summary: 4 Stars
i absolutely love the book, so i figured why not try the audiobook for my holidays. Martin Shaw reads the book brilliantly. And it really helps you focus on the imagination of the book because he does the hardwork for you.
I would strongly recommend knowing the book before listening to this collection though, as if you don't know the names and maps etc, you just wont keep up with martin (not that he's too fast, but rather Tolkien constantly creates new characters and locations chapter after chapter).
The only downside to the CD collection is that it is in a great box, but has 13 normal-sized CD cases in there, each with no sleeve.
It would be better if either the cases had sleeves or they came in slimmer cases or sleeves, thus reducing the size of the box.
all in all. a great buy