A review by itwasmagicc
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

4.5

Lovely to read a classic and find it so approachable! It's clear to see how many fantasy writers have pulled elements from his writing in so many new and different directions. It was like reading the source text after only having read the adaptations and translations. Comforting, lovely, and a shocking amount of songs. But I think that has to do with Tolkien's understanding of oral storytelling traditions and I get it. His linguistic focus has my heart <3