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mpruett's review against another edition
4.0
Not really going to write a long review of this once since most people know what its about. While I don't think it is as good as the Lord of the Rings trilogy, it sets a solid base for the serious to come.
bookbadass6969's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
therukat's review against another edition
adventurous
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? It's complicated
4.0
zhaines's review against another edition
5.0
A much needed adventure in a time where opportunities for adventure are scarce outside of literary pursuits. There’s hardly a more complete fantasy world to explore than Middle-Earth, replete with goblin kings, magic rings, dwarves, elves, wizards, and massive spiders. Bilbo’s journey is as much internal as it is external, as all great journeys are. I’d love to stop by the Hill and listen to the tales of his quest to the Lonely Mountain...perhaps at 4 while the kettle is whistling for tea time.
linneak2002's review against another edition
5.0
2023: This was my 4th time reading this book, and it just keeps getting better. I have read Beowulf since the last time, so it was super fun seeing that influence on the story this time. Also, I highly recommend taking Miss Angelina Stanford's class on How to Read Literature at the House of Humane Letters... I already knew I loved this story, but she brings out a lot of good things about this story, which then helps me understand all other stories as well.
ithor86's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.75
silverpixie's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
relaxing
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? N/A
5.0
ziliav's review against another edition
4.0
Me costó conectar un poco con el narrador omnisciente (quizás no es mi estilo) sin embargo sigue siendo un relato fascinante sobre la aventura y la valentía con momentos de humor que me hicieron reír en varias oportunidades. A pesar del estilo de la narración, Tolkien sabe completamente cómo crear personajes interesantes y fascinantes. El libro para su corta longitud cumple de principio a fin.