4/5 Stars (%80/100)
When it was released in June 2017, I somehow found the English version and read it. I was thrilled to see a new book by Tolkien, even after all these years since his passing. "Beren and Lúthien" is a story I love almost as much as the tale of the Children of Húrin in The Silmarillion and Unfinished Tales. It's a legendary love story, inspired by Tolkien's own life and his wife.
Since the book was almost entirely edited by Christopher Tolkien, there are many notes throughout. I highly recommend reading all of them, including the foreword. You learn a lot about The Silmarillion and Tolkien's early writings. The book provides answers to many questions, such as what changes were made before the story of Beren and Lúthien reached its final form, and which names and characters Tolkien initially used before making alterations. There is also a great deal of information on the Lay of Leithian. The illustrations in the book are quite beautiful and add an extra layer of depth to it. This is definitely a must-read for Tolkien fans. However, I strongly recommend reading The Silmarillion first, followed by Unfinished Tales. The only thing that disappointed me was that the book wasn't released in a hardcover edition, which I had been eagerly waiting for more than two years. Hopefully, they'll release The Fall of Gondolin in hardcover.
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