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by Tolkien (Author)
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As the title indicates, this is a collection of odds and ends from different ages of Middle-earth ranging from the First Age until Sauron's defeat. For diehards only.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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'Moments of mythic grandeur' Sunday Times 'Another monument to the incredible imagination of Tolkien' Sunday Telegraph
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5.0 out of 5 stars Unfinished but essential, Jun 6 2009
By E. A Solinas "ea_solinas" (MD USA) - See all my reviews
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J.R.R. Tolkien's tales of Middle-Earth weren't restricted just to fantasy epic "Lord of the Rings." His life's work was spread over hundreds of stories and invented legends -- some were compiled into "The Silmarillion."

But some were left over -- yes, there were even more stories that didn't make the cut. These little odd bits make up "Unfinished Tales of Numenor and Middle-Earth." The stories are not as interconnected as the Silmarillion was, but they are a solid and enjoyable read.

Tolkien presents stories spanning Middle-Earth's history, with dragons and mythical heroes like Turin, background information on Elf queen Galadriel and her husband Celeborn, and different accounts of searches for the One Ring, including more exposition about the wizard-turned-bad Saruman and the other Istari.

There are also essays about palantiri, wizards, and the family line of Elrond's mortal brother Elros. Best among these is a "lost chapter" where Gandalf talks to Frodo about the Dwarves, which wouldn't have quite fit into the final novel, but is a good read anyway.

This isn't a novel, or even a sort of pseudo-history like "Silmarillion." It's more like a patchwork quilt of little odd bits that don't belong anywhere else. Anybody who hasn't read "Silmarillion," "Hobbit" and "Lord of the Rings" will be hopelessly lost. But those who have read and understood those books will eat these right up -- there's plenty of info about favorite characters like Gandalf, Galadriel, and the heroes and villains from Tolkien's sprawling epics.

Tolkien's vivid writing is shown in its different states here -- there's the stately semi-mythic writing, and the more intimate conversational style of "Lord of the Rings." He even dabbles briefly in first-person storytelling through the eyes of Frodo Baggins -- something which, obviously, didn't take. Lots of details and ethereally evocative descriptions make it all come alive.

"Unfinished Tales" is a fill-in-the-gaps sort of book, and Tolkien's storytelling genius still shines through in this disjointed collection of essays, bits and pieces. For those hungering for more Middle-Earth.
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4.0 out of 5 stars a continuing wander in a fantasyland I love, Feb 4 2009
By Murray Lemmerick "Zz" (Canada) - See all my reviews
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Love it .. I wish many of the tales were finished .. easy to read easy to follow .. wonderful stuff
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing, Feb 6 2005
By Sancho Mahle (Charlotte, USA) - See all my reviews
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Tolkien is an amazing writer. I enjoyed reading his books, especially The Hobbit, the Lord of the Rings, and the Silmarillion. If you are a Tolkien fan, then, you should read this at least once. Even though it does not flow and hold your interest like The Hobbit or The Lord of the Rings, it still is a good read. This book is a collection of short stories as well as some of Tolkien's notes from the Battle of Unnumbered Tears until the destruction of the Ring. True this book is not like his previous novels, but you will certainly love it. You will want to read it more than once.

Also recommended: THE USURPER AND OTHER STORIES, THE LORD OF THE RINGS TRILOGY, THE END OF THE THIRD AGE.

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4.0 out of 5 stars One final scene of Gandalf and the Hobbits...
This isn't the beautifully told saga of Lord Of The Rings or even the epic, coherent mythology of The Silmarillion. As the title implies, it's a collection of fragments. Read more
Published on Jun 23 2003 by Zeeshan Hasan

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book.
Want to know more about Ulmo, Turin, Tuor? Here is the book for you! Want to know why the Dwarves ended up going to see Bilbo? Read more
Published on Mar 26 2002 by Michael Valdivielso

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT!
Some people MIGHT think me weird, but UT was the easiest read of all the books on Middle Earth other than LOTR or the Hobbit. It was almost in my mind another big story... Read more
Published on Mar 25 2002 by the_anchor_point_craigs

5.0 out of 5 stars For those who liked the appendices best
Like The Silmarillion but even more so, this book is an unusual form of fiction. The pieces in this book range from short philological essays to full narratives, and range in... Read more
Published on Jan 11 2002 by Jonathan Crowe

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant, Finished Or Not
Let's clear the air: I am a huge Tolkien fan and I have loved this book for years. But this edition (Houghton Mifflin hardcover) is just a jewel. Read more
Published on Jan 8 2002 by Philip Sokolov

5.0 out of 5 stars More then Unfinished
The interesting thing to me about any story is thinking about what else is going on. Characters do not live in a void where only their actions effect the outside world. Read more
Published on Dec 13 2001 by mrjersey

5.0 out of 5 stars The Freak Maker
(2) Admittedly Unfinished Tales is recommendable ONLY to those who have read The Hobbit, Lord of the Rings (definitely including the Appendices) and Silmarillion. Read more
Published on Dec 6 2001 by wittrup@kl.com

5.0 out of 5 stars A glimpse of what the Silmarillion might have been.
In this book you will find the revised and expanded version of the stories of the Silmarillian, as well some significant backstory for Galadriel. Read more
Published on Nov 11 2001 by Gandalf The Grey

5.0 out of 5 stars filling in the gaps
This book is a great addition to any Tolkien lovers collection. Tells the stories that happened behind the scenes and show the evolution of Middle Earth over time. Read more
Published on Oct 9 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Not quite what you expect...
This is a compilation of the tales that will answer most if not all your questions regarding Middle Earth. Read more
Published on Aug 1 2001 by Rebecca Benchetrit

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