Taking notes made all the difference for me. Write out your own geneology charts and diagrams for who is related to whom, who is in charge of what, who rules where. Also, print out a map of Beleriand and keep track of who lives where and who rules where.
First time I read the Sil I was totally lost. Second time, I took notes and the book "came to life".
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...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.
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