Reviews

As Aventuras de Tom Bombadil e Outras Histórias by J.R.R. Tolkien

slferg's review against another edition

adventurous informative reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

A collection of short stories and poems that Tolkien put together in response to a request from his Aunt Jane Neave. 

myflin's review against another edition

2.5

I am just not a fan of Tolkiens Poetry 

wanderingstories's review against another edition

3.0

Old Tom Bombadil was a merry fellow;
bright blue his jacket was and his boots were yellow,
green were his girdle and his breeches all of leather;
he wore in his tall hat a swan-wing feather.

manglitter's review against another edition

4.0

J'ai plus aimé le texte traduit en français. Les histoires, pas toutes,sont assez divertissantes à lire. On découvre l'imagination de Tolkien dans ces petites histoires.

manglitter's review against another edition

3.0

I didn't like all of the stories just some.

lisamoony's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A

3.0

ellie_cripps's review against another edition

3.0

This is a fun collection of stories, excellently read by Derek Jacobi in the audio version I listened to, and I would say the 'and other verses' should be a little more prominent in the title. Tom Bombadil remains an enigma and you won't gain much from the stories if that's your aim, but I enjoyed Tolkien's angle that these are tales written by hobbits because it adds a little extra fun. I definitely enjoyed myself, it's like a set of relaxing folk tales that you might hear in any English town or village - which is almost certainly the point.

mariagilbert's review against another edition

adventurous funny

4.0

jbelsham's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

papergirl's review against another edition

adventurous funny inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0