I picked it up last week when it was released but I'm in the middle of the second Shadowmarch book (Tad Williams) so have not started into it yet other than a couple pages. Looks good, and for sure it's going to be dark.

What is the book about?


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[ 04-30-2007, 07:11 PM: Message edited by: Balintherlas ]

Isnt this the prequel of Lord of the Rings Tolkien Books?

Yes, it's a story that was first published (in short form) in the Silmarillion. It's a tragedy about the lives of Hurin's children (focusing on Turin) as they suffered under a curse of Morgoth (Suaron's boss in the first age).

Great fantasy tragedy, it has an uber-powerfull bad guy, a dragon, a strong leading man, a dedicated and faithful companion, star crossed lovers... and a suitably romantic tragic ending.

Personally I think the story of Beren and Luthian would make a better book, but Tolkien spent a lot more time on this tale.

As far as the book goes, I'm about halfway through and I'd guess I've already read 90% of the content in various other Tolkien publishings, but never put together quite this well. Overall I think it's a worthy addition to the Tolkien library.

Re: Anyone reading Children of Hurin yet?
 

I passed on that one.
But i think i might give it a chance once im done with my current series.