The Children of Hurin by J.R.R. Tolkien
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Book Summary Author: J.R.R. Tolkien Editor: Christopher Tolkien Edition: Paperback Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published) Published: 2008-10-14 ISBN: 0547086059 Number of pages: 320 Publisher: Mariner Books |
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Book Reviews of the The Children of Hurin
Customer Review: Posthumous "Practice Book"
Summary: 1 Stars
I just finished reading The Children of Hurin by J.R.R. Tolkien. The experience of reading this book brings to mind a long held belief of mine. Namely, that books that are published posthumously in the name of a well-known author were not published in the author's lifetime for good reason.
If a well-known author has a book that they feel is worthwhile they will publish it in their own lifetime. Books published by relatives or estates at a later time are almost always an attempt to 'cash in' on the fame of the deceased relative, however well-meaning they might seem.
Now this might be different in the case of an author who was little-known in their lifetime, or who found fame only late in life. They might still have 'unpublished jewels' among their effects. However, I believe that a well established and popular author has every chance to publish anything note-worthy once they are successful. If they have not published something that they formerly wrote, we can assume that they consider that work to be a "practice book" and not one they want brandished about in their name!
This is what I think J.R.R. Tolkien would feel about The Children of Hurin; no doubt a 'practice book' that he had no intention of publishing once he discovered his wonderful literary voice and story telling ability.
If you pick up this book expecting to hear more wonderful tales from J.R.R. Tolkien, the great story teller who we all know and love, you will be greatly disappointed!