The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien
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Book Reviews of The Silmarillion
Book Review: The Silmarallion
Summary: 5 Stars
Tolkien at his best!Reviewer: Eric Davis
I recently reread The Silmarallion, and it was absolutely spectacular! Never before have I better writing. The mix of emotions, the battles, the loves, and the betrayals is simply wonderful. The book tells about the creation of Middle-Earth, the coming of the different races, and their tribulations. The tome span is incredible as well. The timeline starts before the beginning and goes up to the end of the third age. Id say more, but I dont want to give the story away.
I first read this book about three years ago. I loved it then and I love it now. If you really want to know the story behind The Lord of the Rings, I highly suggest you read this book.
Book Review: A Must Read for Tolkien fans
Summary: 5 Stars
I just finished this book, and I must say it is my favorite of Tolkien's work thus far. That said, this book is not for the beginner. Read The Hobbit and the LOTR trilogy before tackling The Silmarillion. This book gives a lot of great background on stories and people mentioned in the above mentioned books and also details the beginning of the world and the First Age. The last two stories (not a part of The Silmarillion, but in the book): "Akallabeth" and "Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age" really bring the entire saga full-circle.I strongly recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of Tolkien's work.
Book Review: More Tolkien brilliance
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is an incredible look at Middle-Earth from its creation to the end of the Second Age. Be warned that much of this book reads like a history textbook, giving only brief sketches of names and events. However, even these sections of the book are rewarding and entertaining. Just don't expect true prose throughout the book. There are some moments when the pace slows down and takes on more of a narrative feel. These dynamics are obviously due to the posthumous nature of the work and the fact that Tolkien intended this to be the skeleton on which he would put flesh in LOTR. Highly recommended for all who enjoyed LOTR.Book Review: Brilliantly Interweaved Mythology
Summary: 5 Stars
Contrary to popular belief, the Silmarillion is Tolkien's true masterpiece. It is a culmination of the man's life-long love of mythology, poetry, and language. The Lord of the Rings cannot be truly understood nor fully appreciated without a deep reading of the Silmarillion.Read the Lord of the Rings, then read the Silmarillion. Then read Lord of the Rings again, and then re-read the Silmarillion. You will be amazed at how intricately the plots are woven together, piecing together the elaborate tales from the beginning of time through the adventures of Frodo in Return of the King. An absolute masterpiece.
Book Review: A fantastic Book for all!
Summary: 5 Stars
The Sillamarillion is a great book. It's a prequel in a way to the Lord of the Rings series. It tells the Tales of the first and second ages. The original Dark lord Morgath, Feanor and his sons, the forging of the Sillamarils. This books has any type of tales you could want. Love stories such as that of Beren and Luthien, to the adventures Turin Turimbar. I think anyone who reads this book will enjoy it greatly. Although I strongly suggest reading The Lord of the Rings first to get a Idea of what they are talking about.