Tales from the Perilous Realm by J.R.R. Tolkien

Tales from the Perilous Realm

Middle-earth Universe

J.R.R. Tolkien with Alan Lee (Illustrator)

432 pages first pub 1949 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy short stories adventurous mysterious slow-paced
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The definitive collection of Tolkien's classic "fairie" tales, in the vein of The Hobbit, illustrated by Oscar winner Alan Lee. The book is the perfect opportunity for fans of Middle-earth to enjoy some of Tolkien's often overlooked yet most creat...

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Community Reviews Summary of 864 reviews

Moods

adventurous 93%
lighthearted 73%
funny 52%
mysterious 35%
reflective 26%
hopeful 23%
relaxing 21%
inspiring 20%
emotional 12%
dark 4%
sad 4%
challenging 3%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 26%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 28% | Character: 12% | N/A: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 39% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 34% | No: 29% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 14%

Average rating

4.03

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