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yketh's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
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
3.75
itsjstcaro's review against another edition
4.0
The Hobbit was as delightful a journey as I was provider upon buying a box set of Lord of the Rings.
Bilbo Baggins, who has always lived a peaceful life, was convinced by the
~4.5 stars
Bilbo Baggins, who has always lived a peaceful life, was convinced by the
~4.5 stars
nickydinh20's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
eagleeclipse's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
4.5
bluelightbeam's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
It took a long time for me to get around to reading this book. I picked it up a few years ago, then got bored. Then I picked it up again last week and I still wasn’t feeling it—until chapter 4 or 5. I can honestly say I enjoyed it. On to the main series!
vyhurz's review against another edition
5.0
It’s taken me some time to finish reading this book, but that’s because I wanted to savor it. It is a re-read. I first read it when I was young, and now this is my third or fourth time. I adore the Lord of the Rings films by Peter Jackson though I haven’t read those books. In reading The Hobbit I became more interested in the Tolkien lore and looked up random histories, such us that of Wormtongue. I think I will soon read the Lord of the Rings books, but not right away.
I can’t really give a critical review of this book since I love the Tolkien stories so much. They’re so grand to me, and I guess personal since my father loved them and passed them on to me and my sister in a way. Perhaps it’s because I encountered them as a child. Perhaps it’s because they’re simply wonderful.
The Hobbit is a very straightforward adventure with lots of obstacles, some quite violent, getting in the heroes’ path. But the subtitle is There And Back Again, and even without that, we know the ending will be a more-or-less happy one. What makes this particular story something to return to is the deep qualities and senses of each character and the richness of the physical world around them. If we took away the great breadth of the mythology of Middle-earth, this one little book is imaginative and fun, and profound in describing the significance of simple things like home and comfort. I will always return to it.
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I can’t really give a critical review of this book since I love the Tolkien stories so much. They’re so grand to me, and I guess personal since my father loved them and passed them on to me and my sister in a way. Perhaps it’s because I encountered them as a child. Perhaps it’s because they’re simply wonderful.
The Hobbit is a very straightforward adventure with lots of obstacles, some quite violent, getting in the heroes’ path. But the subtitle is There And Back Again, and even without that, we know the ending will be a more-or-less happy one. What makes this particular story something to return to is the deep qualities and senses of each character and the richness of the physical world around them. If we took away the great breadth of the mythology of Middle-earth, this one little book is imaginative and fun, and profound in describing the significance of simple things like home and comfort. I will always return to it.
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deany3300'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? Yes
4.0
lilacwine17's review against another edition
3.0
Classic book. Really good if you like anything magical. Also this movie is coming out soon another good reason to read it!
yars_reading_corner's review against another edition
5.0
Safe to say that this is THE MOST LIGHTHEARTED and wholesome book that Tolkein has written save the last few chapters in the end of The Return of The King, the intricate writing and the lovely world building, everything is *chef’s kiss* so perfect! The characters are easy to be familiarised with and the story doesn’t drag on but instead offers more exciting things to look forward to, although the other Middle Earth books give more in-depth details to how things came to be in The Lord of The Rings trilogy, this one despite being a side story like ‘Bilbo’s Last Song’ and ‘The Adventures of Tom Bombadil’ is set in a more peaceful time but still includes some heavy topics like the dwarves being in exile and away from their home, why the dwarves and elves are no longer friends like in Durin’s day, and why the mines of moria are such a dangerous place! I really loved it!