Reviews

The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

cptobies1999's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

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

4.0

kelzoner's review against another edition

3.0

This book needs more women

louiza_read2live's review against another edition

5.0

This is a very enjoyable book!
I had fun reading it, and now I am looking forward to reading The Lord of the Rings.

n_hansen's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted 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

5.0

sammomagee's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad 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

4.0

coreysees's review against another edition

adventurous slow-paced

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

5.0

This holds up remarkably well. Partly this is a testament to Tolkien's writing, and partly to how much of an influence these stories have had on other writers. 

Probably my third time reading this story, but honestly my first since adulthood. I remembered more than I realized. It was interesting to see how things from LotR and the Silmarillion were incorporated, but not always the same as later novels.

katiajeniva's review against another edition

adventurous funny fast-paced

5.0

lutralutra's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful 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? No

5.0

imaginathan2000's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing fast-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

undercaffeinated_ghost's review against another edition

adventurous

4.5