Reviews

The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

phoenixcat99's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring 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

4.0

willjacks's review against another edition

5.0

So much imagination, so much to relate to, and so much heart. There aren’t many books that are as loveable as this. In a word: gemütlichkeit.

clairelivia87's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious slow-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

5.0

amy_151pina's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

hdkroon's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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gemmaj's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted 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

5.0

dragonc0mmander's review against another edition

I just didn't really enjoy the writing style, the main character was incredibly flat, and the narrative distance was very inconsistent and distracting. 

heidi__e__'s review against another edition

4.0

Re-read this to read lord of the rings and it was cute and fine but Im hoping lord of the rings is slightly better tbh 

arcoirisdesign's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful mysterious medium-paced

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

4.5

Book Summary

Bilbo goes on adventure with 13 dwarves to recapture their home from Smaug.

Book Review

I really enjoyed the way Tolkein wrote this book.

How I Discovered It
LOTR Fan

Who Should Read It
Anyone into fantasy

Thoughts & Impressions
It was easier to read than I expected. Reading the kindle version was easier than the actual book.

What I Liked About It
Writing Style
Story
Bilbo

What I Didn’t Like About It
The movie adaptation, lol

How the Book Changed Me
It was my intro to LOTR

Related Books
LOTR, Game of Thrones, etc.

kimmyannschultz's review against another edition

3.0

The lord of the rings trilogy were my favorite books of all time, as a teenager. I had never actually read “The Hobbit”, so when I decided to do a reread after 2 decades, I started with the “The Hobbit”. I appreciate the presence of characters that I have come to love from the trilogy. I like many pieces of the story. Bilbo is an amazing character who I enjoy immensely. But, and it’s a big but, it was boring in the majority. I did not enjoy the dwarf characters at all. It was so hard to pay attention to. In fact by its self it would be a two star. Attached to the trilogy I can appreciate it much more. The kernels of history to the lord the rings makes it worth a read for me.