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

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious 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? No

5.0

The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien 

In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit.

I first read 'The Hobbit' many years ago when I was in middle-school, my maiden voyage into the written works of Tolkien. I enjoyed it greatly back then, staying up on school nights reading 'til I could barely keep my eyes open. Being older (and more prone to passing out early) now, there was none of that during this reading, but it did take over my life for a week or two.

'The Hobbit' may be a children's tale, and thus some may write it off in favor of Tolkien's other work, but it has a wonderful charm, details you may not catch at first, a sense of something grand fomenting behind the scenes. From the start it pulls you in, taking you on this beautiful journey and back again.

As a small addendum, I would also like to praise this specific edition of 'The Hobbit' (ISBN: 9780261103283) for its beautiful artwork, as well as the preface which I found very interesting.
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