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A review by lydiawallis
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
All time favorite. It gets better with each rereading!
Listened to Andy Serkis read it, which was delightful.
Thorin and the dwarves’ greed struck me a little harder this time through, and I was glad for his moment of redemption. The contrast between them and Bilbo stuck out. But I wonder, what is worse—a love of money and jewels or a love of comfort and food? Can they not both lead to selfishness and unwise choices? But even in that, Bilbo does not return to Bagend the same hobbit.
Listened to Andy Serkis read it, which was delightful.
Thorin and the dwarves’ greed struck me a little harder this time through, and I was glad for his moment of redemption. The contrast between them and Bilbo stuck out. But I wonder, what is worse—a love of money and jewels or a love of comfort and food? Can they not both lead to selfishness and unwise choices? But even in that, Bilbo does not return to Bagend the same hobbit.
Content Warnings
Minor: Violence