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A review by roxa
Leaf by Niggle by J.R.R. Tolkien
5.0
This is my first encounter with Tolkien. Somehow, I haven't yet plucked up the courage to start reading his mammoth series - this is partly George R.R. Martin's fault, for being just TOO juicy by comparison.
Anyway, this short story isn't fantasy, but a beautiful metaphor or allegory, if you will. It's about the condition of the artist and it will appeal to anyone who's ever tried doing something creative at least once in their lives. Loved all the hidden meanings, the half-spoken truths, the overwhelming feeling of creative anxiety it breathes from its pages, even the fact that it was so short and straight to the point - mind you, generally I'm not a big fan of that.
But above all I loved this short story's message: any creative endeavour not only deserves support, but should ask for it. Treasure any crumb of talent within yourself, however small and insignificant, and let people around you help you grow it into something polished and real.
Anyway, this short story isn't fantasy, but a beautiful metaphor or allegory, if you will. It's about the condition of the artist and it will appeal to anyone who's ever tried doing something creative at least once in their lives. Loved all the hidden meanings, the half-spoken truths, the overwhelming feeling of creative anxiety it breathes from its pages, even the fact that it was so short and straight to the point - mind you, generally I'm not a big fan of that.
But above all I loved this short story's message: any creative endeavour not only deserves support, but should ask for it. Treasure any crumb of talent within yourself, however small and insignificant, and let people around you help you grow it into something polished and real.