![]() ![]() If one is a fan of Tolkien, or of epic myth in general, one must receive this book. This book is, for how well it fulfills its own genre, perhaps even better than the Trilogy. Įxquisite and intricate pieces of storytelling, these tales flow with a hint of the unknown so that one finds himself lost in it. On top of this, I've also decided to try to actually use my linguistical aptitude for finally learning Gaelic.ĩ/21: Finished it! All I can say afterwards (other than al. The intricacy with which Tolkien also gives poignant explanations to that which he created gives cause for wonder, but also no surprise given his extensive background in this kind of material.ĩ/20: Quite inspired because of this book, I decided to see what I could find to read later about one of his influences and a part of my own heritage - Celtic myth and history. It is indeed something for those lovers of fantasy, or myth, or high olden language, but it does in fact reveal characters to whom the reader may attach and not realize it until the story turns in some unforeseen emotional way. So far, I am impressed with the skill for continuance and weaving Tolkien possesses here. The book is dense, and its nature is to make one want to pay as close attention as is possible. ![]()
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