The Independent is reporting that Christopher Tolkien has finished his father's final work. The Children of Hurin will be released worldwide next month to the anticipation of many fans.

The book is described as "an epic story of adventure, tragedy, fellowship and heroism." This theme is typical of many Tolkein novels, including the beloved Lord of The Rings.

This book comes some 30 years after the publication of the last Tolkien novel and some 34 years after the death of the beloved author.

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