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A review by diary_of_a_hobbit
Tales from the Perilous Realm by J.R.R. Tolkien
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
After finishing the Six of Crows duology, I wanted to read something light and short so Tales from the Perilous Realm seemed like the perfect fit. And it totally didn't disappoint!
It's just such a charming little book and I really enjoyed reading it for the most part. The only part that didn't click for me were some of the poems from The Adventures of Tom Bombadil but those were few and they were mostly in the beginning/middle.
If you want to explore Tolkien's works but are hesitant to give The Lord of the Rings trilogy a try, I suggest starting with this as it is much shorter and less intimidating. Or alternatively, you could try reading The Hobbit as it is also not lengthy.
[Note: The edition that I read didn't include Roverandom.]
It's just such a charming little book and I really enjoyed reading it for the most part. The only part that didn't click for me were some of the poems from The Adventures of Tom Bombadil but those were few and they were mostly in the beginning/middle.
If you want to explore Tolkien's works but are hesitant to give The Lord of the Rings trilogy a try, I suggest starting with this as it is much shorter and less intimidating. Or alternatively, you could try reading The Hobbit as it is also not lengthy.
[Note: The edition that I read didn't include Roverandom.]