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mhmissey's review against another edition
Lovely little book that shows how a father kept the dreams alive
missbookiverse's review against another edition
3.0
[3.5 stars]
This is a collection of very sweet and incredibly elaborate letters that Tolkien wrote in the role of Father Christmas (and friends) to his four children over the course of several years. My edition has many scans of the original letters, which showcases the marvel of Tolkien's typography and drawings. Next to that, I especially enjoyed the puns and the comments by North Polar Bear and it felt disconcerting how towards the end the tone of the letters changed due to WWII. Also, I must admit that the letters get a bit repetitive after a while, but I guess you'd feel differently about it if you only received one each year.
This is a collection of very sweet and incredibly elaborate letters that Tolkien wrote in the role of Father Christmas (and friends) to his four children over the course of several years. My edition has many scans of the original letters, which showcases the marvel of Tolkien's typography and drawings. Next to that, I especially enjoyed the puns and the comments by North Polar Bear and it felt disconcerting how towards the end the tone of the letters changed due to WWII. Also, I must admit that the letters get a bit repetitive after a while, but I guess you'd feel differently about it if you only received one each year.
pictrufa's review against another edition
5.0
Me ha parecido un libro súper entrañable, las cartas, todas ellas son preciosas. Y conforme Papá Noel va conociendo más a los niños, más confianza y cariño les tiene y las aventuras de sus ayudantes son cada vez más locas ✨ me ha encantado y en los dibujos del propio Tolkien se ve el esmero y el cariño hacia su familia.
meme_too2's review against another edition
5.0
This was a wonderful book to read to the grandkids this Christmas. For 20+ years J.R.R. Tolkien answered his children's letters to Father Christmas. The book is full of his own illustrations, his silly relationship with NPB, aka North Polar Bear, who gets into all kinds of trouble.
A careful eye will see how Tolkien weaves his letters around real life, personal and world-wide.
A careful eye will see how Tolkien weaves his letters around real life, personal and world-wide.
the_enobee's review against another edition
5.0
Letters from Father Christmas is one of the best Christmas books I have read. Of course this is a joy to share with children, and the book is beautifully made. Tolkien shines here in his creation of Father Christmas mythology and the adventures he shares with the Great North Polar Bear, who is a classic Tolkien character. Highly recommended.
omegastar713's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
kylastearns's review against another edition
5.0
definitely adding this to the kid library collection
bigbookslilreads's review against another edition
5.0
Can I also have J. R. R. Tolkien write me letters?
I guess soon it will be my responsibility (or opportunity) to write these for the children in my family. This will be a great source of inspiration for me in years to come. But really, I will just read/listen to these every year to appease my inner child.
I guess soon it will be my responsibility (or opportunity) to write these for the children in my family. This will be a great source of inspiration for me in years to come. But really, I will just read/listen to these every year to appease my inner child.
_ash0_'s review against another edition
5.0
Why did this book have to end? This is probably one of those rare books which I hoped would never end. I had no idea this book was so awesome, otherwise I would have picked it long back.
-> perfect read for Christmas. This book put me in Christmas mood
-> I might reread this book every Christmas. Yes, it is that awesome.
-> Tolkien was a great father. His children were lucky to receive such great letters from him for Christmas
-> Tolkien was a great artist too and not just writer. The illustrations and pictures in this book were done so well. I had no idea before reading this book that he was THAT good. Some of the pictures were stunning. If not for the text, get this book just for the pictures.
-> The book has letters but these are no ordinary letters. The letters have short stories in them involving polar bear, elves, goblins, cave bear and so many other wonderful characters. Even poems are there.
-> As children grew up, the number of people to whom the letters were addressed decreased and for some reason, that made me sad. I guess I knew once all the children grew up, these letters would stop and that was a sad feeling. He wrote letters for 23 years or so! Wow!
-> Tolkien's handwriting is so good. This book has scanned versions of all the original letters.
-> one of my favorite Tolkien books for sure.
Go, go, go grab a copy NOW!
-> perfect read for Christmas. This book put me in Christmas mood
-> I might reread this book every Christmas. Yes, it is that awesome.
-> Tolkien was a great father. His children were lucky to receive such great letters from him for Christmas
-> Tolkien was a great artist too and not just writer. The illustrations and pictures in this book were done so well. I had no idea before reading this book that he was THAT good. Some of the pictures were stunning. If not for the text, get this book just for the pictures.
-> The book has letters but these are no ordinary letters. The letters have short stories in them involving polar bear, elves, goblins, cave bear and so many other wonderful characters. Even poems are there.
-> As children grew up, the number of people to whom the letters were addressed decreased and for some reason, that made me sad. I guess I knew once all the children grew up, these letters would stop and that was a sad feeling. He wrote letters for 23 years or so! Wow!
-> Tolkien's handwriting is so good. This book has scanned versions of all the original letters.
-> one of my favorite Tolkien books for sure.
Go, go, go grab a copy NOW!