Smith of Wootton Major by J.R.R. Tolkien, Verlyn Flieger

Smith of Wootton Major

J.R.R. Tolkien, Verlyn Flieger

fiction classics fantasy short stories adventurous mysterious slow-paced

149 pages | first published 1967

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What began as a preface to The Golden Key by George MacDonald eventually grew into this charming short story, so named by Tolkien to suggest an early work by P.G. Wodehouse. Composed almost a decade after The Lord of the Rings, and when his lifelo...
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Summary of 359 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 53%
adventurous 46%
mysterious 33%
reflective 20%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 13%
relaxing 13%
emotional 6%
funny 6%
informative 6%
sad 6%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 23%
fast 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | Character: 30% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 22% | N/A: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.85

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