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maheswaranm's review against another edition
5.0
a reread.
maybe I am biased because its a Tolkien classic. love this book.
a must read for anyone who has done the lord of the rings. I am sure they would have already read this if they completed LOTR.
and a must read before seeing the movie.
or even after.
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First read around May 2003.
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And to those who complain about Tolkien's style. Here is the best advice I have heard. Is this true for any book?
maybe I am biased because its a Tolkien classic. love this book.
a must read for anyone who has done the lord of the rings. I am sure they would have already read this if they completed LOTR.
and a must read before seeing the movie.
or even after.
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First read around May 2003.
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And to those who complain about Tolkien's style. Here is the best advice I have heard. Is this true for any book?
Go in with low expectations so as to be certain that they will be met or exceeded. Forget all I have said save that, "If you haven't read it, you should, because it is quite enjoyable."
northernbookfox's review against another edition
3.0
It's really hard to review a book like this, which so many people love and think of as a classic. Once it picked up, I really enjoyed it, but it did take a while in picking up.
kerribookhoarder's review against another edition
5.0
Counting for my 2015 total because the last time I read this book was literally years and years ago and I didn't remember much of it.
Now I need to rewatch the movies...
Now I need to rewatch the movies...
elkattack's review against another edition
4.0
Read again for the first time in a great while, mainly due to watching the movie. Movie= not so great. Book= happy, quaint, and I can see why the movie people made *some* of the changes they did.
depleti's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this more than I thought I would! After reading Lord of the Rings, I expected something almost as heavy in terms of description and world, but this was actually pretty basic. Some characters are never even named (like the "Elvenking" who I'm pretty sure is called Thranduil) and only a brief history of the area is given. It felt like a whole other person wrote it, but it also felt lighter and easier to get into. It was even fun reading it because I didn't know the story beforehand, and it never felt like it dragged.
I think I'm glad I read Lord of the Rings first, however, because after reading this that would have been quite a bog to get through! Overall, though, I really liked it and am excited to see the movie. I'm even thinking about tackling the Silmarillion next. Maybe.
I think I'm glad I read Lord of the Rings first, however, because after reading this that would have been quite a bog to get through! Overall, though, I really liked it and am excited to see the movie. I'm even thinking about tackling the Silmarillion next. Maybe.
hannah_np's review against another edition
5.0
Title: The Hobbit
Author: J. R. R. Tolkien
Recommended age: 10+
Summary: The story begins in the Shire, a peaceful part of a world known as Middle-Earth inhabited by a small race of people known as hobbits. To most hobbits, including Bilbo Baggins, adventures are nasty things that make you late for dinner. However when the wizard Gandalf shows up at your door, an adventure is never too far behind. Poor Bilbo is chosen to join a company of dwarves determined to reclaim their home under the Lonely Mountain. The group of heroes must face trolls, goblins, huge spiders, and much worse if they are ever to succeed.
Review: In my opinion, J. R. R. Tolkien’s Hobbit is one of the best books ever written for children. As I’m sitting here listening to the music from the movie soundtrack, it reminds me why I love this book so much.
The Hobbit is full of magic, adventure, and will keep you turning the pages. Tolkien wrote this book in a way the seems like he’s telling the story directly to the reader. While this book was written for children, it is a fun and light-hearted read for all ages. Even if you tried reading The Lord of the Rings and didn’t care for it, I would still recommend giving The Hobbit a try. Compared to Lord of the Rings, the plot of The Hobbit is easier to follow and less complex with fewer characters to worry about. If you are a big fan of The Lord of the Rings, and have not read The Hobbit , reading it will give you a detailed account of how Bilbo discovered the One Ring. The Hobbit was written 75 years ago so younger readers may find some unfamiliar words. Fans of The Chronicles of Narnia, The Ink trilogy, and The Inheritance cycle will find this book enjoyable. In fact, many of today’s popular fantasy novels would not have existed if it weren’t for Tolkien, who showed people that fantasy was not just for kids. Tolkien’s books contain a cast of exciting and horrific characters. Hobbits, dwarves, elves, trolls, goblins, and other races inhabit the mythical land of Middle-Earth which readers young and old will be drawn to. The Hobbit is one of the world’s most beloved modern classics and if you have not read it I encourage you to pick up a copy and discover why.
Author: J. R. R. Tolkien
Recommended age: 10+
Summary: The story begins in the Shire, a peaceful part of a world known as Middle-Earth inhabited by a small race of people known as hobbits. To most hobbits, including Bilbo Baggins, adventures are nasty things that make you late for dinner. However when the wizard Gandalf shows up at your door, an adventure is never too far behind. Poor Bilbo is chosen to join a company of dwarves determined to reclaim their home under the Lonely Mountain. The group of heroes must face trolls, goblins, huge spiders, and much worse if they are ever to succeed.
Review: In my opinion, J. R. R. Tolkien’s Hobbit is one of the best books ever written for children. As I’m sitting here listening to the music from the movie soundtrack, it reminds me why I love this book so much.
The Hobbit is full of magic, adventure, and will keep you turning the pages. Tolkien wrote this book in a way the seems like he’s telling the story directly to the reader. While this book was written for children, it is a fun and light-hearted read for all ages. Even if you tried reading The Lord of the Rings and didn’t care for it, I would still recommend giving The Hobbit a try. Compared to Lord of the Rings, the plot of The Hobbit is easier to follow and less complex with fewer characters to worry about. If you are a big fan of The Lord of the Rings, and have not read The Hobbit , reading it will give you a detailed account of how Bilbo discovered the One Ring. The Hobbit was written 75 years ago so younger readers may find some unfamiliar words. Fans of The Chronicles of Narnia, The Ink trilogy, and The Inheritance cycle will find this book enjoyable. In fact, many of today’s popular fantasy novels would not have existed if it weren’t for Tolkien, who showed people that fantasy was not just for kids. Tolkien’s books contain a cast of exciting and horrific characters. Hobbits, dwarves, elves, trolls, goblins, and other races inhabit the mythical land of Middle-Earth which readers young and old will be drawn to. The Hobbit is one of the world’s most beloved modern classics and if you have not read it I encourage you to pick up a copy and discover why.
elakudark's review against another edition
5.0
I read this again because it was a required text for one of my uni classes, and I'm so glad that I did, close to exactly four years since I last read it. The ending never ceases to give me an indescribable aching feeling of wonder. This book is charming and wonderful and I'm glad to count it among my very favourites. I think this most recent reread has finally given me the push I needed to finally tackle Lord of the Rings.
"Roads go ever ever on
Under cloud and under star,
Yet feet that wandering have gone
Turn at last to home afar."
(First read January 6 - 14, 2013)
"Roads go ever ever on
Under cloud and under star,
Yet feet that wandering have gone
Turn at last to home afar."
(First read January 6 - 14, 2013)
forevermorepages's review against another edition
4.0
Will admit that I got a tad bored towards the end, but I accredit that to my panic about finishing it on time amidst MUCH more homework to be done :(
Also sad that Bilbo is the only character with depth.
Still felt like a warm hug (but only when I was less stressed) and I can't imagine giving this piece of joy anything less than 4 stars
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love love love
Also sad that Bilbo is the only character with depth.
Still felt like a warm hug (but only when I was less stressed) and I can't imagine giving this piece of joy anything less than 4 stars
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love love love
sonygaystation's review against another edition
3.0
This book took me an outrageously long time to read for it's length and I really don't know why. However, I feel like everything that can be said about this book has been said already, so I'll keep it short and sweet (: I would've totally given this book more than 3 stars because it's in no way a bad book (it's so funny and sweet and imaginative) EXCEPT THAT SMAUG'S DEATH WAS SO LAME AND ANTICLIMACTIC. Maybe I'm missing something? I don't know, I was just expecting a much more majestic death, perhaps even done by Bilbo or one of the dwarves? Sadness.