If you thought fantasy couldn’t get nerdier than the appendices of Lord of the Rings, let us introduce you to The Silmarillion, by J.R.R. Tolkien, the "prequel" to Lord of the Rings. It is very cool. And beautiful. And also boring sometimes. Is it for everyone? No. Is it for anyone? Well…
The Silmarillion
By J.R.R. Tolkien. Edited by Christopher Tolkien
Published in 1955 by George Allen & Unwin.
*Spoilers: *
The Silmarillion
The Lord of Rings
The Hobbit
Links:
Chapter summaries: https://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/reference/silmsummaries/home.php
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