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A review by a_m_m
The Hobbit: or There and Back Again by J.R.R. Tolkien

adventurous challenging funny 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? It's complicated

4.5

I really enjoyed this book! A while back, I had started to read it but it was really slow and I think it was kind of boring at first. I was going to DNF it, but because of my love for The Lord of the Rings, I decided to give it a chance. Unpopular opinion, I think I like the movies better just because
the main villains were orcs and not goblins, the deaths of Fili, Kili and Thorin were a lot better written in the movie, I actually really liked the Legolas, Tauriel, Kili love triangle! I think it added depths to their characters and some of the characters (BARD) were a lot nicer and had a better personality in the movie.
Overall, I really liked 'The Hobbit' and if you like slower-paced epic fantasy books, then definitely give this book a try! It's worth it if you power through the slow beginning.
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