The Book of Lost Tales is a two-volume set collecting J.R.R. Tolkien's first drafts of his writings on Middle Earth. These in more finished form became The Silmarillion, which covers the early days of this enchanting universe, giving us insight into some events and personalities referenced in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.
I couldn't get through these books. I enjoyed the foreword, but the tales themselves are boring and difficult to read at best. In many cases, multiple versions of a tale are presented, showing the evolution of it. In short, these books are for Tolkien fanatics who gobble up every scrap of writing the man produced. The rest of us can content ourselves with his finished products.
Rating: C-
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