Leaf by Niggle by J.R.R. Tolkien

Leaf by Niggle

J.R.R. Tolkien with Derek Jacobi (Narrator)

49 minutes first pub 1945 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy short stories adventurous slow-paced
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'Leaf by Niggle' recounts the strange adventures of the painter Niggle, who sets out to paint the perfect tree. But he senses that he will be snatched away from his work long before it is finished - if indeed it could ever be finished in this worl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 714 reviews

Moods

reflective 89%
hopeful 49%
inspiring 49%
lighthearted 34%
emotional 29%
adventurous 25%
mysterious 18%
relaxing 10%
sad 9%
challenging 7%
funny 7%
informative 5%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 26%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 6% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.23

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