Reviews

Smith of Wootton Major by J.R.R. Tolkien

Only show reviews with written explanations

gamerkiti's review against another edition

5.0

If you love J.R.R. Tolkien, you need to read this book. It's short and amazing. That's all there is to it really. Stop reading this review, go out buy the book, and read it. NOW!

admiralteaa's review against another edition

Go to review page

adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

The actual story is very enjoyable, the book with all it's additions, notes and other versions is abit tiresome

3huskies79's review against another edition

Go to review page

adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

3.75

_joy_'s review against another edition

Go to review page

adventurous challenging mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

maria_reads's review against another edition

Go to review page

adventurous lighthearted reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

sam_vimes_75's review against another edition

Go to review page

5.0

The last work of fiction published while Tolkien was still alive, Smith of Wootton Major is a sweet farewell from a grand master of mythology and fantasy fiction. The story itself is brief, but layered with dry wit and commentary about embracing life and passing from one generation to the next. I immediately re-read it and found more. This is one I can imagine revisiting from time to time.