The Silmarillion by J. R. R. Tolkien, Martin Shaw Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Silmarillion
Book Review: Great narrator, ok story
Summary: 3 Stars
Martin Shaw was a perfect choice for this outline of the history of the Silmarils. Unfortunately many of the stories are told at such a high level (low detail) that it's like reading a plot summary. Also just about every sentence is filled with long fantasy names, with hundreds of characters making appearances only once sometimes to reappear 2 tapes later.I would not suggest trying to read this book. Do it on tape (or CD)ONLY. You could spend the whole day just trying to pronounce the names on the first couple pages.
Also the last story is just a review of what happened in _The Lord of the Rings_ so if you haven't read that yet (yes there are people out there that haven't read 'it' yet) then read it first or you'll ruin some surprises.
Book Review: How can any one not like this book?
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is the truest fantasy saga that I have evr read. The grand, flowing, bueatiful prose and imagery captures this tragic opera. Those who belittle the book lack the understanding and knowledge to fully comprehend this grand saga. Yes it is long and diffucult. But it is also the best story I have evr read in my life. The Silmarrilion is the only true fantasy book out there. If only all authors wrote a book like this for their fantasy sagas. Do yourself a treat and read it. It may be boring at first, but if you plunge into it you will see why so many rate this book highly. Buy it today!Book Review: If you enjoy Tolkien, just buy it.
Summary: 5 Stars
So often J.R.R. Tolkien's works are only brought to CD when they are "adapted" or "abridged", what those two words really mean is trashed. So it was with some anticipation that I got my audio book copy of _The Simarillion_.Fortunately this piece does not dissapoint. Martin Shaw does an excellent job reading the book, and true to it's advertising it is completely unabridged. That makes for nearly 14 Hours of reading by Shaw. I'm not 100% certain that all of his pronounciations were correct, but I can certainly live with it. It is absolutely awesome to be on a long drive and be able to hear the story _Of Beren and Luthien_ .
For any fan of Tolkien's work I cannot recommend this more highly.
Book Review: If you enjoy Tolkien, just buy it.
Summary: 5 Stars
So often J.R.R. Tolkien's works are only brought to CD when they are "adapted" or "abridged", what those two words really mean is trashed. So it was with some anticipation that I got my audio book copy of _The Simarillion_.Fortunately this piece does not dissapoint. Martin Shaw does an excellent job reading the book, and true to it's advertising it is completely unabridged. That makes for nearly 14 Hours of reading by Shaw. I'm not 100% certain that all of his pronounciations were correct, but I can certainly live with it. It is absolutely awesome to be on a long drive and be able to hear the story _Of Beren and Luthien_ .
For any fan of Tolkien's work I cannot recommend this more highly.
Book Review: Incredible
Summary: 5 Stars
This is so much easier to listen to than it is to read. Buy it, it's also great value.