The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Hobbit

Middle-earth Universe

J.R.R. Tolkien

306 pages • first pub 1937 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy literary middle grade adventurous lighthearted medium-paced
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Bilbo Baggins was a hobbit who wanted to be left alone in quiet comfort. But the wizard Gandalf came along with a band of homeless dwarves. Soon Bilbo was drawn into their quest, facing evil orcs, savage wolves, giant spiders, and worse, unknown d...

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Community Reviews Summary of 170,981 reviews

Moods

adventurous 99%
lighthearted 50%
funny 41%
hopeful 26%
inspiring 22%
mysterious 17%
relaxing 15%
emotional 13%
tense 11%
challenging 8%
dark 5%
reflective 4%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 22%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 42% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 40% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.18

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