A review by deinol
The Children of Húrin by J.R.R. Tolkien

adventurous challenging dark inspiring mysterious sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

The most complete of Tolkien’s first age tales. My suggested reading order is:

Book of Lost Tales (vol 1)
Beren and Luthien
Children of Hurin 
Fall of Gondolin 
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