calcitestar's review against another edition
1.0
The only good thing I can say is that listening to this drivel is mildly soothing as it's nicely read. This book is a series of poems which akin to Edward Lear. I soon stopped listening but had it on to the end as it was a pleasant sound.
thewintersings's review
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
tms98's review
3.0
Bij momenten een zeer leuk en vreemd boek over een van de vreemdste personages uit het Lord of the Rings universum. De tussenpassages met brieven en extra uitleg haalden de vaart uit het boek, maar zorgen ervoor dat je dit zelfs een boek kan noemen.
malu's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
portlandcat's review against another edition
5.0
Dude, Tom Bombadil had a cat who played a five-string fiddle.
_marea_'s review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
bookwyrmsam's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
I absolutely love the whimsy and playfulness of Tolkien's poetry, so this was a delight to sit down and read in full. The Pauline Baynes illustrations are also gorgeous in the edition I have which isn't present on Storygraph, and I was too lazy to upload it, lol. If you are the type to skip the songs and poems in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, this book is not for you, but if you are someone like me who delights in Tolkien's poetry, I think you will love this.