A review by tristan23
The Lay Of Aotrou And Itroun by J.R.R. Tolkien, J.R.R. Tolkien, Verlyn Flieger

adventurous challenging dark mysterious reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

A very pretty rending of faerie tropes in a simple but effective poem. The commentary and comparison to other versions of the same poem is interesting and informative regarding the origin and development of Tolkien's tales.