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A review by jacobmahaffey9
The Tolkien Reader by J.R.R. Tolkien
funny
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
This is a solid anthology of works, not quite part of Tolkien's expanded legendarium, but more than tangentially connected. I particularly liked "On Fairy-stories" and his breakdown of the origins and purpose of fairy tales. Farmer Giles of Ham was another favorite, showing off Tolkien's whimsy and wit. The verses from The Red Book captures his expert use of the English language in poetry. Shout out to the brief verse entitled "Cat." It's about a cat.