The Adventures of Tom Bombadil by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Adventures of Tom Bombadil

Middle-earth Universe

J.R.R. Tolkien with Derek Jacobi (Narrator)

1 hour, 22 minutes first pub 1962 (editions) user-added

fiction classics fantasy poetry adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
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Description

This adventure book tells of Tom's encounters with the River-woman's beautiful daughter, Old Man Willow, the Badger-folk, the ghostly Barrowwight, a lovely princess, trolls, dwarves, and legendary beasts. A delightful volume of 16 songs, rhymes an...

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Community Reviews

3.75
based on 1,180 reviews

Moods

lighthearted: 84%

adventurous: 66%

funny: 47%

relaxing: 35%

reflective: 22%

inspiring: 11%

mysterious: 11%

hopeful: 8%

challenging: 5%

emotional: 5%

sad: 5%

informative: 4%

dark: 1%


Pace

47% of readers chose fast
34% of readers chose medium
18% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

8% of readers chose Plot
24% of readers chose A mix
13% of readers chose Character
53% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

2% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
58% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

65% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
21% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

34% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
43% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

2% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
53% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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