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4.23 AVERAGE
4.23 AVERAGE
“Even little Niggle in his old home could glimpse the Mountains far away, and they got into the borders of his picture; but what they are really like, and what lies beyond them only those can say who have climbed them.”
My favorite depiction of an artist’s view of Heaven
The sort of book that you will read in a sitting and carry with you forever. Especially if you identify as a person who creates things but never has enough tome to create all of the things you aspire to.
J.R.R. Tolkien's book challenge (2024)
#1 - The Hobbit 5 ⭐
#2 - Leaf by Niggle 3.5 ⭐
Previous book: The Hobbit
Next book: The Lay of Aotrou and Itroun
#1 - The Hobbit 5 ⭐
#2 - Leaf by Niggle 3.5 ⭐
Previous book: The Hobbit
Next book: The Lay of Aotrou and Itroun
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
really wholesome story
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
BTAT Book #3
A cool little story, definitely a good allegory for Tolkien's life. The afterword was also a good explanation of the back story and the motivations behind this book.
Every time I read Tolkien I want to read more of him, so I might pick up the Silmarillion or some of his other stories soon!
A cool little story, definitely a good allegory for Tolkien's life. The afterword was also a good explanation of the back story and the motivations behind this book.
Every time I read Tolkien I want to read more of him, so I might pick up the Silmarillion or some of his other stories soon!
As it turns out, Tim Keller's summary and explanation of this story is much better than the story itself.