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This collection of Unfinished Tales is difficult to get to grips with, because Christopher Tolkien had the sense not to mess with them too much. He didn't correct inconsistencies or do too much to the material, and that's for the best: J.R.R.'s intent and the breadth of his world are best experienced this way, I think.
I don't think this is one for the casual reader, but for someone interested in Tolkien and his creation of a secondary world, and in the details of Middle-earth, it's a good one. Even more casual readers might like to dip into it for extra details about Gandalf, of course, but for the most part, if you didn't get into The Silmarillion, then don't bother with this.
But if you've ever thought, if only Tolkien could've lived forever -- or at least much longer -- so that we could know more about Middle-earth, then yes, give it a try.
Now if Christopher Tolkien would just let go of J.R.R.'s Arthurian poem, I'd be very grateful...
I don't think this is one for the casual reader, but for someone interested in Tolkien and his creation of a secondary world, and in the details of Middle-earth, it's a good one. Even more casual readers might like to dip into it for extra details about Gandalf, of course, but for the most part, if you didn't get into The Silmarillion, then don't bother with this.
But if you've ever thought, if only Tolkien could've lived forever -- or at least much longer -- so that we could know more about Middle-earth, then yes, give it a try.
Now if Christopher Tolkien would just let go of J.R.R.'s Arthurian poem, I'd be very grateful...