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5.0 out of 5 stars
A different side of Tolkien (no plot synopsis here),
By KnC Books "kncbooks" (Inland Empire, CA, United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Smith of Wootton Major & Farmer Giles of Ham (Paperback)
J.R.R. Tolkien is best known for his epic trilogy "The Lord of the Rings" and its prequel, "The Hobbit". But the true scope of his work lies not just in these longer tales.In this book we find two shorter works by the master tale-teller, each showing new facets of Tolkien to the reader. Both are well crafted in their own right, without the broad background of the LOTR. These are not the epic struggles of the Ring-Bearer, but the everyday trials of everyday characters trying to make their way and name in the world. Farmer Giles is probably the more accessible of the two characters to the casual reader, but both stories have enough depth to qualify for a second and third reading. The details lie in the characters, not in the descriptions, and Tolkien does a masterful job of leading us to the window for a peek, then letting the reader's mind fill in the rest. A worthwhile read for Tolkien fans, as well as fantasy aficianados. |
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Smith of Wootton Major & Farmer Giles of Ham by J. R. R. Tolkien (Paperback - 1969)
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