Farmer Giles of Ham by J.R.R. Tolkien

Farmer Giles of Ham

J.R.R. Tolkien

144 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy short stories adventurous fast-paced

Description

This is the 50th anniversary edition of Tolkien's best-loved short fairy story, originally told to his children in the 1920s and expanded for publication in 1949. Bluff Farmer Giles lives in a land-of-fable England, full of giants and dragons. A r...

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Community Reviews Summary of 571 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
lighthearted 73%
funny 66%
inspiring 6%
reflective 6%
relaxing 6%
emotional 3%
informative 3%
mysterious 3%

Pace

fast 77%
medium 18%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 36% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 43% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 23%

Average rating

3.83

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