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)

403 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. Never before published in a single volume, Tolkien’s four novellas (Farmer Giles of Ham, Leaf by Niggle, Smith of Woott...

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Community Reviews Summary of 882 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
lighthearted 75%
funny 51%
mysterious 38%
reflective 26%
hopeful 23%
relaxing 22%
inspiring 20%
emotional 11%
challenging 4%
dark 4%
sad 4%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 25%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 30% | Character: 12% | N/A: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 34% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 12%

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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