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Could someone who has read the silm...tell me what's it abt?
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Author:  Inwenyárë [ June 4th, 2006, 4:54 am ]
Post subject:  Could someone who has read the silm...tell me what's it abt?
i havent read the silmarillion, i'd like to know someonse's opinion of the book!
Author:  Nessameldë [ June 4th, 2006, 5:27 am ]
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It's kind of a prequel to the LotR... It explains how the world was created (according to Tolkien) and the great legends of Arda which are oftenly mentionned in the trilogy...

What to say except that it's a "must have" for every tolkien fan! It's not easy to start, a bit complicated, but once you're in it, you can't get out of it! :P lol!

I hope you'll enjoy it! ;)
Author:  Inwenyárë [ June 4th, 2006, 5:54 am ]
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yeah! thanks!!! i just just have to find it from some library...i dont posess that book :( i live in finland, and i want to read it in english (as i read LOTR) so it can be a bit hard to find, but at least it's in our school library so when school starts again in august i can borrow it from there... thanks!!
Author:  Linwe [ June 4th, 2006, 7:31 pm ]
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The Sil tells ths history of what is now considered Valinor and Middle-earth. It starts with the Valar creating the world (Ages of Creation) and ends with the War of Wrath ending thr First Age of the Sun. There is also a part of the Akallabeth (tells the tale of the Downfall of Numénor; very interesting) and another part on the Ring of Power and the Ringbearers.

You might find it confusing the beginning (it has extensive details on genealogy which eluded me the first time I read) but it's a must read if you want to know all about Middle-earth!
Author:  Larael [ June 4th, 2006, 10:02 pm ]
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As soon as you get a copy you must read it! It's pretty much the back story to the LotR Trilogy. It covers everything from the begining of Arda when it was created by Iluvatar and the Valar to the forging of the Rings of Power and beyond depending on the book you have. Enjoy! :)
Author:  Darrell [ June 5th, 2006, 4:56 pm ]
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Yeah, it's a great book, one any Tolkien fan must read. Basically, it's about the First Age of Middle -Earth, and what happened. There is also lots about what happened before then, the forming of Arda, the time of the Two Trees, and the coming of the elves. Just to put it differently to those before me. But it's definately worth a read, and don't give up on it. It may be a struggle in the beginning, but it's rewarding if you get through it. :)
Author:  Ericadawn [ June 6th, 2006, 9:47 pm ]
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I found it easier to read the Silm the first time after having read the other four and then on further rereadings, I was able to read the books chronologically, but at first it gets very confusing with all the characters and I didn't catch Gandalf's Silm cameo until I read about it somewhere else!
Author:  Inwenyárë [ June 7th, 2006, 1:31 pm ]
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okay. you've just joined! welcome!
Author:  Antigone [ June 7th, 2006, 4:49 pm ]
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It`s a prequel and The Bible to LotR, awesome book if you like history and Elves xD
Author:  Inwenyárë [ June 8th, 2006, 8:59 am ]
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yep, I get top grades from history, and I like elves!
Author:  Fíriel_18190 [ June 8th, 2006, 4:03 pm ]
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The Silmarillion is the best book I've ever read. I agree with what people said before and you really should read it :)
Author:  Inwenyárë [ June 9th, 2006, 5:37 am ]
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^even more than LOTR???!!! i wouldnt' say so... and yes, I am going to read it as soon as i can get it
Author:  noldor [ June 14th, 2006, 3:31 am ]
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its general background hisory of the world of tolkien
Author:  Inwenyárë [ June 14th, 2006, 4:08 am ]
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isn't the story of beren and luthien in the sil? (i love love stories...) ;)
Author:  noldor [ June 14th, 2006, 9:03 am ]
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yes they are.i hope some day people will write their own books based on lotr and that could be one of them.
Author:  Fíriel_18190 [ June 14th, 2006, 10:23 am ]
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Yes I like it even more than LotR Eärlinde :)
oh I love the story of Beren and Luthien.. so beautiful ;)
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