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The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
3.0
adventurous funny slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

I feel like this rating is kind of an unpopular opinion? It's not that I didn't like it (because 3 stars is not a bad rating!!!), I can see why people love it, I just wasn't completely invested in the story. I also think I may have read it quicker and enjoyed it more if I'd read it at a different time, I just ended up being busy and the classical writing style was too much for my tired brain. 

The writing was funny at times, but sometimes the wording was confusing, but I feel like this is a sign of the time it was written and I have historically had an interesting time with classical writing. Bilbo Baggins was funny as a character and I did enjoy his character, but I never really felt emotionally connected or invested which meant I never got completely involved in what was happening.

Definitely not a bad book by any means and if you're into funny, goofy fantasy then this would be for you!

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