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4.21 AVERAGE
4.21 AVERAGE
I was really having a tough time deciding on a 3 or a 4. It’s a great start and introduction to the LOTR, and the way that he writes the scenes between Bilbo and Gollum/Bilbo and Smaug, they’re just so damn good. I think I would probably give this a 4 if I didn’t already know the context of what’s to come, which is just so much more fleshed out. This isn’t a full explanation. It was a pretty quick read, I thought that Thorin could maybe had some more development. Still is an amazing way to set up what follows, and I really liked the way that Tolkien tells the story as a tale.
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
medium-paced
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
relaxing
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
medium-paced
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I was really expecting to enjoy this book but it didn't happen.
1. Not a lot actually happens in this book and it feels like all the good stuff happens off page so what is actually the point?
2. The volume of "dangerous" situations really lowers the impact of all the danger.
3. More songs than Broadway
4. About seven of those dwarves were basically interchangeable and made no impact whatsoever
I'm really hoping the trilogy will impress me more but I have vastly lowered my expectations going forward
1. Not a lot actually happens in this book and it feels like all the good stuff happens off page so what is actually the point?
2. The volume of "dangerous" situations really lowers the impact of all the danger.
3. More songs than Broadway
4. About seven of those dwarves were basically interchangeable and made no impact whatsoever
I'm really hoping the trilogy will impress me more but I have vastly lowered my expectations going forward