Leaf by Niggle by J.R.R. Tolkien

Leaf by Niggle

J.R.R. Tolkien

22 pages first pub 1945 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy short stories adventurous slow-paced
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Leaf by Niggle is a short story about a painter whom is working on a picture leaf by leaf. Niggle, the painter, is a kind hearted soul and goes out of his way to help his friends and neighbours but eventually finds that this prevents him from comp...

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Community Reviews Summary of 705 reviews

Moods

reflective 88%
inspiring 50%
hopeful 48%
lighthearted 35%
emotional 29%
adventurous 25%
mysterious 18%
relaxing 11%
sad 9%
challenging 7%
funny 7%
informative 5%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 25%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 6% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.23

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