The Silmarillion Boxed Set

Rating:
Summary: For a serious devotee, this is great.
Review: I definitely agree with what Gregg wrote below (so read that review). The Silmarillion is very different than The Hobbit and LOTR. I rated it at 3 stars because I think the book would be of interest mostly to just serious fans of Middle Earth. Just because you enjoyed (or even loved) The Hobbit or LOTR, it is not necessarily true that you will enjoy The Silmarillion. It is a difficult read. There is not much of a connecting narrative. A big reason for these qualms is the simple fact that it was not actually completed by JRR. Rather, his copious notes and writings were tackled by his son Christopher. I think he did a very good job in a difficult situation. However, what results is not a cohesive story. Therefore, I think that unless you are a serious fan of Middle Earth and are interested in delving very deeply into its deep past, The Silmarillion is probably not a great choice for you.