Title: I always come back to this book.
Review: The stories in The Silmarillion are intensely philosophical and deeply humane. Due to the fact that this book is basically a posthumous compilation of drafts, very often an event is told in only one or two sentences and many things are not elaborated or explained. This leaves many holes in the stories, but at the same time this allows the reader to interpret a story in many ways according to one's own believes and understanding. Be it the author's intention or not, this is actually one of the most fascinating aspects of The Silmarillion. No matter how my interests may have evolved over the years, this book is the book I always return to and find new perspectives to look at the characters and the stories.
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