Roverandom by J.R.R. Tolkien

Roverandom

J.R.R. Tolkien

144 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy adventurous fast-paced

Description

In 1925, while on vacation with his family on the Yorkshire coast, four-year-old Michael Tolkien lost his favorite toy, a little lead dog he was reluctant to put down even to dig in the sand. To console and distract him, his father, J. R. R. Tolki...

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Community Reviews Summary of 903 reviews

Moods

adventurous 94%
lighthearted 94%
funny 54%
hopeful 22%
relaxing 17%
mysterious 11%
inspiring 8%
reflective 5%
emotional 2%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 37%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 48% | A mix: 27% | Character: 24%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | No: 39% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.84

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