If you loved
Books like The Silmarillion
The Silmarillion by J. R. R. Tolkien: what to read next, and why.
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
The accessible story that shows where all this history leads, with real scenes and characters.
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A Wizard of Earthsea
Another fantasy in a mythic, restrained voice, with creation stories and the weight of names.
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American Gods
A very different, modern novel that also lives among gods and myths.