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Leaf By Niggle by J.R.R. Tolkien

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rachelhartharnevans's review against another edition

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lighthearted reflective fast-paced

4.0

_ash0_'s review against another edition

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2.0

It is a very short story (probably the shortest one I have read so far) about a painter called Niggle. This story was meant to be a story with a moral of some sort I guess. After reading few reviews, I realized Tolkien was probably talking about death in this story. But I did not enjoy reading it much. I am starting to think that his short stories are not good enough for me. Maybe I had way too many expectations going into them considering how amazing his other books are.

lanceschaubert's review against another edition

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5.0

This is hands down my favorite bedtime story of all time. It inspires children with wonder and it makes adults cry. I can think of nothing else more perfect.

It's also one of those books like [b:The Man in the High Castle|216363|The Man in the High Castle|Philip K. Dick|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1448756803l/216363._SY75_.jpg|2398287] or [b:Walking on Water: Reflections on Faith and Art|136814|Walking on Water Reflections on Faith and Art|Madeleine L'Engle|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1320404692l/136814._SX50_.jpg|1136355] that basically sums up my life's work.

briandbremer's review against another edition

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hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

A quick lighthearted story that reads a bit autobiographically of Tolkien trying to write the Lord of the Rings (or his fiction generally). It's a fable, so the characters are rather generally drawn but it has a beautiful message.

librarian_of_valencia's review against another edition

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4.0

This was a Christmas gift that sat on my shelf until I picked it up to read it today. It was a short read—maybe 29 minutes—but a deep one, and now I feel like I need to go back and steep in it a bit. It’s a lovely allegory with lots to reflect on, and I look forward to thinking about it more in the days to come. It is also one that is could easily see moving to a five star with more time and consideration.