The Silmarillion in one word - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Aganzir · 06-29-2008, 04:52 PM

Enchanting.

**

And although I don't quite agree with you, welcome to the Downs, Tietäjä.

It is beginning to seem that Finns make up the largest (active) non-native English speaking group here.

Diane C · 09-25-2008, 05:52 AM

Impossible!

try as I might, I just cannot get past the first few pages before tuning out. Very similar to Stephen Hawkins' "A Brief History Of Time", a fashionable book that everyone talked about but no one actually read to completion

TheOrcWithNoName · 05-17-2009, 12:32 PM

Frustrating

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 05-17-2009, 04:07 PM

Sublime.

Inziladun · 05-17-2009, 05:27 PM

Grand

Galadriel55 · 10-31-2010, 01:18 PM

eternal

I also agree with those who said lore, loss, historical.
Especially loss

SlverGlass · 05-06-2011, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diane C

Impossible!

try as I might, I just cannot get past the first few pages before tuning out. Very similar to Stephen Hawkins' "A Brief History Of Time", a fashionable book that everyone talked about but no one actually read to completion

I am sorry, but I don't really agree with you, Diane C. It does take some time to get into, but once you get the essence, it is unputdownable.

For me, The Silmarillion is,

Imperfection in perfection. A saga. An endowment. Captivating.

(And to be honest, I also found 'A Brief History of Time' to be an interesting read.)

spirit_of_fire · 05-22-2011, 08:55 PM

Indomitable: because the Noldor fought on even when there was no hope.

Hope: because the history of the Noldor on middle earth was filled with hope at first, but it was hope that faded as they realized there could be no lasting victory against Morgoth.

Valor: because valor is strength of spirit, determination, and courage. The characters that made this book for me had this in abundance.

Lastly, Sorrow: I don't think I need to explain this one.

Banthro · 06-23-2011, 02:41 PM

Satisfying

06-29-2008, 04:52 PM	#1
Aganzir Woman of Secret Shadow Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: in hollow halls beneath the fells Posts: 4,511	Enchanting. ** And although I don't quite agree with you, welcome to the Downs, Tietäjä. It is beginning to seem that Finns make up the largest (active) non-native English speaking group here. __________________ He bit me, and I was not gentle.

09-25-2008, 05:52 AM	#2
Diane C Pile O'Bones Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The other side of the rainbow! Posts: 22	Impossible! try as I might, I just cannot get past the first few pages before tuning out. Very similar to Stephen Hawkins' "A Brief History Of Time", a fashionable book that everyone talked about but no one actually read to completion __________________ *My Friends - You Bow To No One!"*

05-17-2009, 12:32 PM	#3
TheOrcWithNoName Animated Skeleton Join Date: May 2009 Location: Birmingham, central England Posts: 48	Frustrating __________________ "No that's fame. Fame has a fifteen minute half-life, infamy lasts a little longer."

05-17-2009, 04:07 PM	#4
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	Sublime. __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

05-17-2009, 05:27 PM	#5
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,039	Grand __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.

10-31-2010, 01:18 PM	#6
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,517	eternal I also agree with those who said lore, loss, historical. Especially loss __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera

05-22-2011, 08:55 PM	#8
spirit_of_fire Pile O'Bones Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 13	Indomitable: because the Noldor fought on even when there was no hope. Hope: because the history of the Noldor on middle earth was filled with hope at first, but it was hope that faded as they realized there could be no lasting victory against Morgoth. Valor: because valor is strength of spirit, determination, and courage. The characters that made this book for me had this in abundance. Lastly, Sorrow: I don't think I need to explain this one.

06-23-2011, 02:41 PM	#9
Banthro Newly Deceased Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 5	Satisfying