The Adventures of Tom Bombadil and Other Verses from the Red Book by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Adventures of Tom Bombadil and Other Verses from the Red Book

Middle-earth Universe

J.R.R. Tolkien with Pauline Baynes (Illustrator)

296 pages first pub 1962 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy poetry adventurous slow-paced
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Description

This adventure book tells of Tom's encounters with the River-woman's beautiful daughter, Old Man Willow, the Badger-folk, the ghostly Barrowwight, a lovely princess, trolls, dwarves, and legendary beasts. A delightful volume of 16 songs, rhymes an...

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Community Reviews Summary of 818 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 85%
adventurous 65%
funny 46%
relaxing 38%
reflective 20%
inspiring 12%
mysterious 10%
hopeful 8%
challenging 5%
sad 5%
emotional 4%

Pace

fast 49%
medium 32%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 44% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 14% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

N/A: 54% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | N/A: 22% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 40% | Yes: 31% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 52% | No: 41% | Yes: 4% | It's complicated: 2%

Average rating

3.74

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