Barry’s Bloody Books
A wander through the world of speculative fiction where I look at all things fun and fantastical…
The Fall of Numenor by J.R.R. Tolkien
Definitely added more depth to the story I knew. After the end of the first age, the men who helped the Elves fight Morgoth, the Edain, under the leadership of Elrond’s brother Elros, were give the island kingdom of Numenor. It contained everything they needed and the Valar made it so that the weather and…
King of Assassins by R.J. Barker
A beautiful end, sad but somehow appropriate. Many years have passed since the events of the second book. Girton and his master are both still at Rufra’s court but after the death of the High King, Rufra has the strongest claim to the throne and goes to push for it, against the advice of Girton…
The Fall of Gondolin by J.R.R. Tolkien
Another case of what could have been. This is the third of the stories that Tolkien believed were central to the Noldor on Middle Earth. This books explores how Tuor found the hidden city of Gondolin before it was betrayed and fell to the forces of Morgoth. This is more similar to Beren and Luthien…
Going Postal by Terry Pratchett
This is still one of my favourites. Moist Von Lipwig is a confidence trickster who has finally being caught. He’s given one more chance by Lord Vetinari and is put in charge of the post office and tasked with get it up and running again. When he arrives he finds there are only two people…
The Children of Hurin by J.R.R. Tolkien
One of the best tragedies within the Fantasy genre. The children of Hurin have been cursed by Morgoth, and Hurin is made to watch their lives unfold from his captivity. The primary focus is on his son Turin, though it also affects both his daughters and his wife. This is more what I was expecting…
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