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bee_interrupted's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
I listened to the audio book narrated by Rob Inglis and I must say he made it a very entertaining listen.
As far as the story itself is concerned, I liked the beginning but
as the group’s journey progressed I sadly got bored with it. And the chapter where Bilbo encounters Gollum was so annoying I almost
considered skipping it.
I'm a bit sad because I really wanted
to like this book with it being such a
popular high fantasy classic but
apparently I'm really struggling to like this genre.
As far as the story itself is concerned, I liked the beginning but
as the group’s journey progressed I sadly got bored with it. And the chapter where Bilbo encounters Gollum was so annoying I almost
considered skipping it.
I'm a bit sad because I really wanted
to like this book with it being such a
popular high fantasy classic but
apparently I'm really struggling to like this genre.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, War, and Murder
bettysbookishworld's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I went into reading this book with the lowest expectations where I thougth that it would be slow and boring. How wrong I was! I loved the story where a new adventure happened in each chapter so the story progressed very fast! Bilbo and his crew were loveable and diverse characters even though they complained a lot but their courage and friendliness were all that mattered to me. I enjoyed their adventure together and I even liked the description of surroundings, the Middle Earth is a truly beautiful and magical world to read about!
Highly recommend to anyone who loves a great fast-paced fantasy story with loveable characters and phenomenal world-building!
Highly recommend to anyone who loves a great fast-paced fantasy story with loveable characters and phenomenal world-building!
Content Warnings
Minor: War and Murder
anjasshelf's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Death, War, and Murder
celinaemi's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Fire/Fire injury, Murder, Death, Fatphobia, and Violence
writtenbydnicole's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
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? Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Fatphobia, Murder, and War
nyxiee's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
so far i have been scavenging through my old childhood books i never came to read and giving them a chance, and i happened to come across the hobbit...
😤😮💨 ... i just wish the characters were more inclusive tbh, like it mainly consist of men/men like creatures making morally questionable decisions/actions🙈. it made me feel distant from the story, and eventually i became less attentive to the whole book😔. tho the only character that gave me the will to persevere to the end was bilbo; who was the most relatable for me.
but on top of the monochrome characters, the narrator personally irritated me at times😳. either the writing just sounded off to me or it would directly address the reader; which is a very personal pet peeve for me because it snaps me back to reality😵💫 (which is the last thing i want when i am trying to fully engulf myself in a fantasy world😖).
also i got to say i skipped chapter 8 because i kind of have @r@chnophobi@(pls dont judge me🙈) and i had no idea the book contained it. but judging by the events that came afterwards, it doesnt seem like i even missed much and caught up with the storyline fairly well without reading that chapter🤷♀️.
as for the plot, thats the only thing i enjoyed🤠; tho there are some moments that could change to maybe have more effect in capturing the readers attention? (again mainly personal because some scenarios just lack any ✨wow✨ factor for me).
anygays, the characters and narration is not my cup of tea, but there is potential in creating an epic story with this plot!! butt if you dont care for relatable characters or some direct narration, youll prolly love it more than moi!!🥰
😤😮💨 ... i just wish the characters were more inclusive tbh, like it mainly consist of men/men like creatures making morally questionable decisions/actions🙈. it made me feel distant from the story, and eventually i became less attentive to the whole book😔. tho the only character that gave me the will to persevere to the end was bilbo; who was the most relatable for me.
but on top of the monochrome characters, the narrator personally irritated me at times😳. either the writing just sounded off to me or it would directly address the reader; which is a very personal pet peeve for me because it snaps me back to reality😵💫 (which is the last thing i want when i am trying to fully engulf myself in a fantasy world😖).
also i got to say i skipped chapter 8 because i kind of have @r@chnophobi@(pls dont judge me🙈) and i had no idea the book contained it. but judging by the events that came afterwards, it doesnt seem like i even missed much and caught up with the storyline fairly well without reading that chapter🤷♀️.
as for the plot, thats the only thing i enjoyed🤠; tho there are some moments that could change to maybe have more effect in capturing the readers attention? (again mainly personal because some scenarios just lack any ✨wow✨ factor for me).
anygays, the characters and narration is not my cup of tea, but there is potential in creating an epic story with this plot!! butt if you dont care for relatable characters or some direct narration, youll prolly love it more than moi!!🥰
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Toxic friendship, Violence, Murder, and War
Minor: Alcohol
tw: arachnophobia, smokingslayne's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Murder
Moderate: Fatphobia
traciereads's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal death, Death, Murder, and Violence
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