7 hours, 42 minutes • first pub 1949 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007237333
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 10 June 2010
Description
Combined into one volume, this is the definitive collection of Tolkien’s five acclaimed modern classic ‘fairie’ tales in the vein of The Hobbit, read by Derek Jacobi. The five tales are written with the same skill, quality and charm that made The ...
Community Reviews Summary of 722 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 72%
funny 52%
mysterious 35%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 23%
reflective 21%
relaxing 19%
emotional 11%
sad 5%
dark 3%
informative 3%
challenging 1%
Pace
slow 22%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Plot: 35% | Character: 12% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 27% | No: 27% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 35% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 36% | No: 26% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 13%Average rating
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7 hours, 42 minutes • first pub 1949 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007237333
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 10 June 2010
Description
Combined into one volume, this is the definitive collection of Tolkien’s five acclaimed modern classic ‘fairie’ tales in the vein of The Hobbit, read by Derek Jacobi. The five tales are written with the same skill, quality and charm that made The ...
Community Reviews Summary of 722 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 72%
funny 52%
mysterious 35%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 23%
reflective 21%
relaxing 19%
emotional 11%
sad 5%
dark 3%
informative 3%
challenging 1%
Pace
slow 22%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Plot: 35% | Character: 12% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 27% | No: 27% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 35% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 36% | No: 26% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.