Farmer Giles of Ham by Wayne G. Hammond, J.R.R. Tolkien, Christina Scull

Farmer Giles of Ham

Wayne G. Hammond, J.R.R. Tolkien, Christina Scull

127 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 558 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
lighthearted 71%
funny 64%
inspiring 7%
reflective 7%
relaxing 7%
emotional 3%
informative 3%
mysterious 3%

Pace

fast 76%
medium 19%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 55% | A mix: 38% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 26%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 17%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.83

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