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Farmer Giles of Ham by Wayne G. Hammond, J.R.R. Tolkien, Christina Scull

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londokampung's review against another edition

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2.0

Won't read this again. Surprised Tolkien wrote this. Perhaps I simply don't find short stories very interesting.

naomileunis's review against another edition

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4.0

I enjoyed this one more than the Tom Bombadil book. Then again this is an actual story whereas Tom Bombadil was full of poems.

I loved the story and the writing style. It was funny and though originally meant for children, adults can read it as well and find even more fun things within the story. The farmer, a reluctant hero, and the king, a true caricature of the medieval kings, were my favorite characters.

If you think the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings are too heavy for you yet but you really wanna read Tolkien, I suggest you start with this one

lupuslibrorum's review against another edition

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4.0

It’s crazy how long it took me to get to this, but I’m pleased to report that it’s a delightful and highly amusing story. It doesn’t have the impact or emotion or depth of The Hobbit, but that’s no problem. It’s short enough to be enjoyed in a day, but has enough wit and detail to bear rereadings.

sarah_emtage's review against another edition

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4.0

Tolkien is so so good at conversations with dragons.

ebokhyllami's review against another edition

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4.0

Herlig historie fra Tolkien dette. Småmorsom bonde skremmer tilfeldigvis bort en drage, får et sverd og blir en helt. Har ingenting å gjøre med verken Hobbiten eller LotR, men like fengende å lytte til.