J.R.R. Tolkien by Mark Horne

Tolkien’s Influences

The biography J.R.R. Tolkien by Mark Horne is a quick read. Unlike other biographies about Tolkien, the focus is more on how the events in his life and religious up brings influenced his writing. The book covers his childhood surroundings and impressionable times like the passing of his mother and father at an early age. His fascination with languages and the ability to create his own language at an early age was a lifelong passion. The book also covers many of the groups he belonged to and some he started. The ability to share his thoughts and developed he stories was a great tool to help improve and enhance the stories he had started. Friends who will prove you an honest review are hard to come.

This biography brings out the real human qualities of Tolkien. It shows how creative and imaginative he was but it also revealed his self-doubt and his strive for perfection. You can really visualize and relate to how Tolkien felt in his struggles in writing the stories and how uncomfortable it was for him to publish some of his works.

If you are looking for a quick read about Tolkien but looking for more of how his stories many have evolved, read this book.

I received a free copy of this book from Thomas Nelson Publishing through BookSneeze.com in exchange for my honest review of the book.