The Children of Hurin released today!

jammi567 · 04-17-2007, 07:31 AM

Today, the Children of Hurin was released (Tuesday 17th April 2007), and it is set to be one of the most hyped things within the Tolkien community since we heard that movies were going to be made of the books, as it will finally allow us to view a masterpiece, that has previously been fragmented, as one complete story.

A link to a report on the book: http://www.glyphweb.com/ARDA/default.asp

I have ordered the book, and should hopefully arrive tomorrow. Once i have a chance, i will write a book report on it, and post it on this wonderful site first.

***Earniel*** · 04-17-2007, 08:19 AM

I admit going shopping today with (aside from a few other things I needed) the new book in mind. Of course I realise that releasing the book does not equal getting the book on the shelf the same day. So I did what I have never done before and reserved a copy, which should be available somewhere this week. (The guy from the shop definitely was a fan too.) I don't think I'll read it immediately, though.

It's probably going to take a massive reorganisation of my book shelves to get this book with the other Tolkien books and the Children of Húrin's not my favourite silmarillion story. But like hell am I going to miss out on this.

The Gaffer · 04-17-2007, 09:18 AM

Cool, jammi, look forward to reading your review.

Not sure if I'll buy it as I already have Unfinished Tales, which has much of Narn i Hin Hurin in it.

jammi567 · 04-17-2007, 11:42 AM

Yeah, but it also uses other elements from the History's, so it will be fuller and much more detailed then that (in fact, at a last count, someone said that the actual story is about 200 pages, not including the intoductions and appendices).

***Rían*** · 04-17-2007, 11:54 AM

I'll wait for the reviews here - I'm pretty sure I have all the various versions already, and it's not one of my favorites, either.

I wish there was more on Gondolin ...

jammi567 · 04-17-2007, 01:44 PM

There's always hope.... (although, saying that, it's the least favorite of the three greats, with Beren and Luthien being second).

frodosampippinmerry · 04-19-2007, 08:25 AM

What is Children of Hurin? Is it a "remake" of the Silmarillion? will I be buying something I already have by buying it with the Silmarillion

Peter_20 · 04-19-2007, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by frodosampippinmerry

What is Children of Hurin? Is it a "remake" of the Silmarillion? will I be buying something I already have by buying it with the Silmarillion

There is indeed a chapter of this tale in The Silmarillion, but The Children of Húrin tells the tale in full, with details, whereas the chapter in The Silmarillion is told very, very briefly.

This is exactly like buying The Lord of the Rings after reading the chapter "Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age" in The Silmarillion.

BeardofPants · 04-21-2007, 09:34 PM

The BF bought it for me today, and I've read the first chapter, plus preface & intro. How exciting to see my favouritest tolkien story brought to light like this! Weeeee!!!!

*is SUCH a Turin fangirl.

The Telcontarion · 04-22-2007, 12:07 AM

Got it today, just finished reading the intro. To siked right now...

Rosie Gamgee · 04-30-2007, 01:27 PM

I'm about a third of the way through the book--which I think I said once I would not read.. but.. "doth not the appetite alter?"

I like it so far. It's very descriptive; not as engaging as LoTR in the writing style, but still very interesting. It makes the world of that Age come to life in a way that the abbreviated version in the Silly doesn't do. Very cool.

04-17-2007, 07:31 AM	#1
jammi567 I'm Eru, and lord of Arda. Join Date: May 2006 Location: southampton, hampshire Posts: 2,609	The Children of Hurin released today! Today, the Children of Hurin was released (Tuesday 17th April 2007), and it is set to be one of the most hyped things within the Tolkien community since we heard that movies were going to be made of the books, as it will finally allow us to view a masterpiece, that has previously been fragmented, as one complete story. A link to a report on the book: http://www.glyphweb.com/ARDA/default.asp I have ordered the book, and should hopefully arrive tomorrow. Once i have a chance, i will write a book report on it, and post it on this wonderful site first. __________________ Vote for me, Jammi567, in the 2008 Entmoot elections, and you will get many of the things we need: free, unbiased, newspapers; a strong alliance with many countries, so that war doesn't start over someone breaking their nose on a doorframe; etc, etc This forum is lonely. It's new and confused, and doesn't have many friends yet. Help today by joining for free, posting, and posting this message and link in your sig. So please, join and help make it feel welcomed and loved.

04-17-2007, 08:19 AM	#2
*Earniel* The Chocoholic Sea Elf Administrator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: N?n in Eilph (Belgium) Posts: 14,363	I admit going shopping today with (aside from a few other things I needed) the new book in mind. Of course I realise that releasing the book does not equal getting the book on the shelf the same day. So I did what I have never done before and reserved a copy, which should be available somewhere this week. (The guy from the shop definitely was a fan too.) I don't think I'll read it immediately, though. It's probably going to take a massive reorganisation of my book shelves to get this book with the other Tolkien books and the Children of Húrin's not my favourite silmarillion story. But like hell am I going to miss out on this. __________________ We are not things.

04-17-2007, 09:18 AM	#3
The Gaffer Elf Lord Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: In me taters Posts: 3,288	Cool, jammi, look forward to reading your review. Not sure if I'll buy it as I already have Unfinished Tales, which has much of Narn i Hin Hurin in it. Last edited by The Gaffer : 04-17-2007 at 09:32 AM.

04-17-2007, 11:42 AM	#4
jammi567 I'm Eru, and lord of Arda. Join Date: May 2006 Location: southampton, hampshire Posts: 2,609	Yeah, but it also uses other elements from the History's, so it will be fuller and much more detailed then that (in fact, at a last count, someone said that the actual story is about 200 pages, not including the intoductions and appendices). __________________ Vote for me, Jammi567, in the 2008 Entmoot elections, and you will get many of the things we need: free, unbiased, newspapers; a strong alliance with many countries, so that war doesn't start over someone breaking their nose on a doorframe; etc, etc This forum is lonely. It's new and confused, and doesn't have many friends yet. Help today by joining for free, posting, and posting this message and link in your sig. So please, join and help make it feel welcomed and loved.

04-17-2007, 11:54 AM	#5
*Rían* Half-Elven Princess of Rabbit Trails and Harp-Wielding Administrator (beware the Rubber Chicken of Doom!) Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Not where I want to be ... Posts: 15,254	I'll wait for the reviews here - I'm pretty sure I have all the various versions already, and it's not one of my favorites, either. I wish there was more on Gondolin ... __________________ . I should be doing the laundry, but this is MUCH more fun! Ñá ë?* óú éä ïöü Öñ É Þ ð ß ® ç å ™ æ ♪ ?* "How lovely are Thy dwelling places, O Lord of hosts! ... For a day in Thy courts is better than a thousand outside." (from Psalm 84) * * * God rocks! Entmoot : Veni, vidi, velcro - I came, I saw, I got hooked! Ego numquam pronunciare mendacium, sed ego sum homo indomitus! Run the earth and watch the sky ... Auta i lómë! Aurë entuluva!

04-17-2007, 01:44 PM	#6
jammi567 I'm Eru, and lord of Arda. Join Date: May 2006 Location: southampton, hampshire Posts: 2,609	There's always hope.... (although, saying that, it's the least favorite of the three greats, with Beren and Luthien being second). __________________ Vote for me, Jammi567, in the 2008 Entmoot elections, and you will get many of the things we need: free, unbiased, newspapers; a strong alliance with many countries, so that war doesn't start over someone breaking their nose on a doorframe; etc, etc This forum is lonely. It's new and confused, and doesn't have many friends yet. Help today by joining for free, posting, and posting this message and link in your sig. So please, join and help make it feel welcomed and loved.

04-19-2007, 08:25 AM	#7
frodosampippinmerry Hobbit Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 38	What's it What is Children of Hurin? Is it a "remake" of the Silmarillion? will I be buying something I already have by buying it with the Silmarillion

04-21-2007, 09:34 PM	#9
BeardofPants the Shrike Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA <3 Posts: 10,647	The BF bought it for me today, and I've read the first chapter, plus preface & intro. How exciting to see my favouritest tolkien story brought to light like this! Weeeee!!!! is SUCH* a Turin fangirl. __________________ "Binary solo! 0000001! 00000011! 0000001! 00000011!" ~ The Humans are Dead, Flight of the Conchords

04-22-2007, 12:07 AM	#10
The Telcontarion The one true King of the human race, direct descendant of Adam and heir to the kings of old. "You owe me your fealty." The Tar Minyaturion Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: By the shores of cuivinien Posts: 694	Got it today, just finished reading the intro. To siked right now... __________________ Proverbs 21:3 To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. Ecclesiasticus 2:1-5 1 My son, if thou come to serve the Lord, prepare thy soul for temptation... ...4 Whatsoever is brought upon thee take cheerfully, and be patient when thou art changed to a low estate. 5 For gold is tried in the fire, and acceptable men in the furnace of adversity. Romans 5:3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;

04-30-2007, 01:27 PM	#11
Rosie Gamgee The Lovely Hobbit-Lass Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bounded in a nut-shell Posts: 1,593	I'm about a third of the way through the book--which I think I said once I would not read.. but.. "doth not the appetite alter?" I like it so far. It's very descriptive; not as engaging as LoTR in the writing style, but still very interesting. It makes the world of that Age come to life in a way that the abbreviated version in the Silly doesn't do. Very cool. __________________ It's New Years Day, just like the day before; Same old skies of grey, same empty bottles on the floor. Another year's gone by, and I was thinking once again, How can I take this losing hand and somehow win? Just give me One Good Year To get my feet back on the ground. I've been chasing grace; Grace ain't so easily found One bad hand can devil a man, chase him and carry him down. I've got to get out of here, just give me One Good Year!

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