Reviews

Leaf by Niggle by J.R.R. Tolkien

katiwind's review against another edition

4.0

Habe ich schon als sehr schönes Theaterstück gesehen und wollte es jetzt gerne nochmal lesen ☺️

milasa's review

4.0

A wonderful story, beautifully written. Was it just me or does it have a Kafkaesque feel to it?

pendragontrash's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

hildegard's review

5.0

This is a short story, not a book per se. Nevertheless, Tolkien offers a lot to think about here. Highly recommended.

danik's review against another edition

emotional reflective fast-paced

3.75

amandagstevens's review against another edition

4.0

Endearing, convicting, inspiring. I want my art to be like Niggle's: "a refreshment" and for someone somewhere "the best introduction to the Mountains."

maria_reads's review against another edition

hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

mir_cat_lily's review

emotional hopeful reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

mamabearreading's review

5.0

Not at all what I was expecting, but very good.

williamriverdale's review

5.0

"As with all short stories, this one expands in the imagination. Might oaks from tiny acorns, indeed."

This was the blurb to my Leaf by Niggle by The Times, and I don't think there is a better review written or can I conjure myself of this great little tale. Words fail to capture a shard of the love I have for this story. I simply adore it to death.

Read it without fear. You will not be disappointed.