The Silmarillion by J. R. R. Tolkien, Martin Shaw Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Silmarillion
Book Review: The Simarillian The beginning of LOTR
Summary: 5 Stars
If you are a J. R. R. Tolkien Fan and have had the pleasure of reading his books this is a great way to enjoy his classic works.Book Review: The best way to get deep into Middle Earth's background
Summary: 5 Stars
I tried reading the Silmarillion a few times before but always put it down. It seemed confused, random and filled with far to many names, places and events. But after hearing it, I am beginning to understand the rich lore that makes Middle Earth so real. This is an audio book that you can listen to again and again and come away with something new each time. It even makes reading the book much more rewarding and easy. It is almost as if this tale was made to be spoken, much like our ancient oral traditions. It was, and is, a great product.Book Review: The greatest book ever written...period.
Summary: 5 Stars
At the end of time all of humanity will be devided into 2 groups: those who have read the Silmarillion and those who have not. For the sake of your soul, read this book.Book Review: Tolkien Masterpiece
Summary: 5 Stars
The book itself is the masterpiece of Tolkien's writings. From the beginning of creation to the end of the Third Age it is awe inspiring. It is presented in a way that you cannot stop listening to it. The narration is moving and the diction is clear. The musical score adds to the excitement of the book. I highly recommend this book to all who cannot get enough of Tolkien or any other Fantasy writer.Book Review: Tolkien's Heartwork
Summary: 5 Stars
'The Hobbit' was a bedtime story for his children; 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy was a story to amuse himself and his friends; 'The Silmarillion' was Tolkien's life's work and best-loved heartwork. To read 'The Silmarillion' as if it were just a piece of fiction is to do it an injustice; it is the Bible of Tolkien's world. With a beauty surpassing prose, it is best heard...read aloud, sung or chanted. It is not for everyone. If you are looking for another Rings trilogy, look elsewhere. If you are looking for the innate beauty and sorrow that can only be felt in great spiritual literature such as the King James' version of the Bible, Homer's Iliad, or India's Bhagavad-Gita, then I would say this book is for you.