Smith of Wootton Major by J.R.R. Tolkien

Smith of Wootton Major

J.R.R. Tolkien with Verlyn Flieger

149 pages first pub 1967 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy short stories adventurous mysterious slow-paced
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What began as a preface to The Golden Key by George MacDonald eventually grew into this charming short story, so named by Tolkien to suggest an early work by P.G. Wodehouse. Composed almost a decade after The Lord of the Rings, and when his lifelo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 545 reviews

Moods

adventurous 69%
lighthearted 67%
relaxing 30%
mysterious 25%
inspiring 20%
reflective 18%
hopeful 13%
funny 11%
emotional 6%
informative 2%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 38%
fast 38%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 46% | A mix: 31% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | No: 13% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 3%

Average rating

3.86

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