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jcaju's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
kellysmaust's review against another edition
5.0
I've been known to say that there are basically two kinds of British TV Shows. One (1) is the idyllic village setting with hidden darkness coming to light (Broadchurch, Happy Valley, Grantchester, everything based on Harlan Coben books). Two (2) is a bunch of gits sitting around (Red Dwarf, IT Crowd, Plebs, Cabin Pressure). Farmer Giles of Ham is an excellent example of the Type Two plotline. It's basically a St. George & the Dragon story but if all the characters, from the village folk to the king & his knights to the dragon himself, were petty, self-centered, lazy, vain, and cowardly. It's a very funny little tale brimming with the humor, wit, and wry social commentary that people forget Tolkien can excel at. If you aren't in the mood for noble deeds of valour performed by fearless heroes, pick up this quick read about Giles, an everyman who stumbles/is reluctantly dragged into heroism when a dragon is ravaging the land and the knights' knowledge of it is "unofficial."
aliceinbookworld's review against another edition
5.0
Βραβείο καλύτερου μικρού βιβλίου 2012 από το aliceinbookworld
http://aliceinbookworld.blogspot.gr/2012/12/2012.html
http://aliceinbookworld.blogspot.gr/2012/12/2012.html
stimose's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 kanske? Var helt okej, bara 80 sidor lång så inte ett commitment
axelds's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Fijne eerste kennismaking
Een kort kinderverhaaltje van ongeveer een honderdtal bladzijdes. Meer heeft Tolkien niet nodig om een leuke wereld te scheppen. Oorspronkelijk valt het boek tussen The Hobbit & Lord of the Rings. Naast draken, en een held zijn er weinig tot geen gelijkenissen tussen deze verhalen.
Ik kocht het boek in Schotland omdat ik fan ben van Tolkien (zonder er ooit een boek van te lezen). Deze editie bevat ook het manuscript van het boek, het vervolg en een galerij van herwerkte art covers.
Het was een leuke eerste kennismaking met het werk van Tolkien.
Een kort kinderverhaaltje van ongeveer een honderdtal bladzijdes. Meer heeft Tolkien niet nodig om een leuke wereld te scheppen. Oorspronkelijk valt het boek tussen The Hobbit & Lord of the Rings. Naast draken, en een held zijn er weinig tot geen gelijkenissen tussen deze verhalen.
Ik kocht het boek in Schotland omdat ik fan ben van Tolkien (zonder er ooit een boek van te lezen). Deze editie bevat ook het manuscript van het boek, het vervolg en een galerij van herwerkte art covers.
Het was een leuke eerste kennismaking met het werk van Tolkien.
mistermatte's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
wafer's review against another edition
2.0
Coming from the perspective of enjoying "Roverandom", I expected a bit more. One thing that I really enjoyed about Tolkien's other more child-oriented work was its surreal qualities. It might have been written simply, but it had a creative spark that kept the reader relatively surprised throughout.
This book, while written in the same innocent tone, was much less engaging than I wanted it to be. It's an ordinary Hero's Journey with little to no deviation. It may be written well and with some charm, but that gentle Tolkien style can't save the story.
I always try to come at my ratings for these kinds of books with the perspective of the intended age group, but I honestly think that any young person familiar with this type of story would find "Farmer Giles" rather dull.
This book, while written in the same innocent tone, was much less engaging than I wanted it to be. It's an ordinary Hero's Journey with little to no deviation. It may be written well and with some charm, but that gentle Tolkien style can't save the story.
I always try to come at my ratings for these kinds of books with the perspective of the intended age group, but I honestly think that any young person familiar with this type of story would find "Farmer Giles" rather dull.