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The Hobbit, or There and Back Again

J.R.R. Tolkien

4.21 AVERAGE

hana_hanzel's review against another edition

3.75

adventurous hopeful inspiring relaxing slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

pagnabanana's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous relaxing medium-paced

rachelsti1's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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: Yes

What a joy it was to read this! For over a decade, I have wanted to dive into "The Hobbit," but I always hesitated, believing it would be a complicated book laden with intricate themes that would be difficult to digest. How wrong I was! From the very first chapter, it became clear why this classic novel holds such a cherished place in the hearts of readers around the world. As I turned each page, I found myself wonderfully immersed in the world J.R.R. Tolkien has meticulously crafted. The vivid descriptions of Middle-earth painted such a lively picture in my mind that I could nearly hear the rustle of leaves in the Shire and taste the smoke wafting from a cozy fireplace. It was as if I had been transported into another realm, where the mundane worries of everyday life faded into oblivion.

Reading "The Hobbit" was akin to reliving the giddy excitement of childhood adventures; the exhilarating encounters with trolls, goblins, and dragons had me on the edge of my seat. Each character, from the clever and unassuming Bilbo Baggins to the wise and enigmatic Gandalf, was beautifully fleshed out, making them not just part of the story but rather companions on this epic journey.

The pacing was skillfully managed, blending moments of tension and excitement with quieter, reflective parts that added depth to the story. Experiencing this charming tale felt like enjoying a sweet treat after a long day. I was drawn in by the humor and warmth sprinkled throughout, making it easy to relate to the characters and their struggles. I found myself laughing aloud at Bilbo’s clever wit and feeling a surge of courage as he faced each daunting challenge. Now, with the echoes of this enchanting adventure still lingering in my heart, I can hardly contain my excitement to embark on the next leg of the journey with "The Lord of the Rings." Despite its denser themes and more complex characters, I feel more than prepared to explore the larger story ahead. "The Hobbit" has proven to be not just an accessible read but also an entry into a vast, incredible world I'm eager to explore further. I highly recommend this book. I believe it’s well-suited for younger readers ready for an adventurous tale.

mirtu's review against another edition

3.0

Some chapters very really boring, im not into this kind of fantasy

arllow's review against another edition

3.25

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: Yes

I think this is the most storybook book ever. I almost thought I was being talked to at bedtime at some points.

I thought the ending was both nice and also not so nice , why didn’t Thorin listen to Bilbo? I don’t know

mixertje's review against another edition

2.75

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense 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: Complicated

prkrsteeves's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous funny inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

marygarza11's review against another edition

4.0

4.5

Empezar a leer a Tolkien ha sido sorprendente e increíble!!!

El hobbit ha sido una historia llena de aventuras, graciosa y con personajes maravilloso bien desarrollados además que es corta aunque algunas veces puede resultar un poco densa pero esto no es impedimento para disfrutarla.

Leer a Gollum ha sido sorprendente no me esperaba encontrarme con un personaje tan icónico muy pronto además que el juego de adivinanzas fue de mis partes favoritas.

El desenlace no me lo esperaba se tomó un rumbo muy diferente a como yo pensaba que iba a ocurrir pero aun así me gusto.
Los personajes que mas me han gustado han sido Bilbo y Gandalf.

El hobbit me ha dejado tan buena sabor de boca que ya tengo empezado el señor de los anillos y me tiene fascinada.