I  recommend this book to fans of Tolkien's Middle-earth who want to dive further into the lore of the Elves and the creation of Tolkien's world. The writing is somewhat archaic and might therefor be difficult to get into, but I thoroughly enjoyed it.

The Silmarillion covers the creation of Eä (The world that is), and it tells of the ancient history of our beloved Middle-earth. It tells of the coming of the Elves, of Dwarves, and Men, and it tells of the creation of the Silmarils,  the First Age, the Second Age, and of the Rings of Power and the Third Age. 

I enjoyed learning more about the ancient history of Middle-earth, because I had already read bits and pieces of it in the Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings, so this elaborate mythopoeic story was a treat. I specifically enjoyed reading about characters I already knew, like Galadriel, Elrond, and Mithrandir (AKA Gandalf).