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A review by jarvvis
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
adventurous
funny
inspiring
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
4.25
Hey! This was delightful!
I’ve had the Hobbit and the Lord of The Rings trilogy on my shelf for years now, and only recently have I decided to crack them open in order to please a very dear friend of mine who’s a huge fan of the franchise. The only expectation I had was that it would be more lighthearted than my other books of late, which it very much was. Reading this was a wonderful romp.
The Hobbit is a classic for a reason, there’s so much warmth and depth here, and just a hundred hallmarks of really good, simple fantasy. It’s like seeing a roast dinner done right: it’s not rocket science, but it’s very satisfying.
I’ve had the Hobbit and the Lord of The Rings trilogy on my shelf for years now, and only recently have I decided to crack them open in order to please a very dear friend of mine who’s a huge fan of the franchise. The only expectation I had was that it would be more lighthearted than my other books of late, which it very much was. Reading this was a wonderful romp.
The Hobbit is a classic for a reason, there’s so much warmth and depth here, and just a hundred hallmarks of really good, simple fantasy. It’s like seeing a roast dinner done right: it’s not rocket science, but it’s very satisfying.