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The Children of Hurin: Deluxe Edition
 

The Children of Hurin

by J. R. R. Tolkien

The first complete book by J.R.R. Tolkien in three decades--since the publication of The Silmarillion in 1977--The Children of Húrin reunites fans of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings with Elves and Men, dragons and Dwarves, Eagles and Orcs. Presented for the first time as a complete, standalone story, this stirring narrative will appeal to casual fans and expert readers alike, returning... (read more)

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cathikin
  • Rated 4 stars

“A very good read. Style is much like the Silmarillion and the Lord of the Rings Trilogy. This is a much smaller story focusing on the family of Hurin, so it was much easier to read in a short time. A lesson in pride and loyalty.”

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Mara Jade
  • Rated 2 stars

“Frankly I bit to boring for my taste.”

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  • Rated 3.816327 stars
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  • Rated 0 stars
  

Newest Comments

  • Micaela W

    micaela w said:

    “Hey I am a complete Tolkien fan! But I am wondering if this book would be a good read for me. Also if you have any other Tolkien books that are good I'd like to read them. :P”

    posted Tuesday, April 15 2008 ( | view 1 reply )
  • Nurdagniriel

    nurdagniriel said:

    “I'm still reading but I'm loving it so far. I must say that Túrin is the only not-evil character that actually get on my nerves! But that's good. It only means that Tolkien really makes us fell like we are there and actually living the story with the character. Túrin is a very stuborn guy ¬¬ Morgoth sob. ”

    posted Wednesday, November 7 2007
  • aisarikka

    aisarikka said:

    “A familiarity with The Silmarillion is not that much needed in reading this book. It has a good dialogue, whcih allows it to stand on its own.

    Its not really ment for very modern readers either. It takes a subtle handling in reading this: one of Tolkien's longest tragedies. ”

    posted Friday, October 19 2007
  • sensing

    sensing said:

    “Great book, I've been waiting for it with such an eager ;-) ”

    posted Wednesday, September 19 2007
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