The Adventures of Tom Bombadil by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Adventures of Tom Bombadil

Middle-earth Universe

J.R.R. Tolkien with Roger Garland

80 pages first pub 1962 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy poetry adventurous slow-paced

Description

This adventure book tells of Tom's encounters with the River-woman's beautiful daughter, Old Man Willow, the Badger-folk, the ghostly Barrowwight, a lovely princess, trolls, dwarves, and legendary beasts. A delightful volume of 16 songs, rhymes an...

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Community Reviews Summary of 653 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 88%
adventurous 60%
funny 52%
relaxing 30%
reflective 22%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 10%
mysterious 10%
sad 8%
emotional 6%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 27%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 52% | A mix: 20% | Character: 14% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

N/A: 57% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 3% | Yes: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | N/A: 24% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 43% | Yes: 31% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 56% | No: 43%

Average rating

3.74

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