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Summary: It's so sad
Review: To see children writing bad reviews for this book because it was too difficult to read and because it wasn't interesting is truly depressing; no, abominable! These children's parents should be ashamed to have raised such illiterate children who (apparently) are bankrupt of imagination. My father read this book to me when I was a little boy; it is one of my most dear memories. I can say that I am a better person for having read this book (and The Lord of the Rings), and that any young person can reach a deeper level of understanding of the potential of their mind and of the possibilities that exist in their life by reading, or by having read to them, The Hobbit.
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Summary: Now here's a great book
Review: The Hobbit written by J.R.R. Tolkein
A Review Well, after reading the whole Lord of the Rings series in the summer of 2001 for the first time, I soon afterwards purchased the Hobbit and read it. Let me start by saying the anything by Tolkein is OVERRATED! Sure, he practically kickstarted the fantasy genre into creation (although not all of his concepts are original; most are based on historical mythology), and therefore is responsible for an unimaginable amount of literature and content in the world today. Without Tolkein's the Hobbit or the Lord of the Rings, there would be no Dungeons and Dragons, and therefore no true joy in my life, hehe.
Anyway, the LOTR series was, admittedly (in which I admit in a somewhat resigned, even grudging, fashion) an excellent work. Tolkien has been heralded by many as quite possibly the best author of all time, but I beg to differ!
Okay, just because the Hobbit gave birth to fantasy means NOTHING to me!!! Listen to the following, and you will discover why I did give this book a five out of five rating but why I do not feel it does not entirely deserve such a high rating. Without a doubt it is a classic, respected and adored by many worldwide. Is that reason enough to call it one of the best books of the century? Well, I most certainly do not think so! Why not? Look at it this way: if one could rate one of the very first computers, those Apple/Macs that were so big and expensive that they took up a whole room, would one give such a computer a 5/5 just because, at the time, it was the best in the industry? OF COURSE NOT. One does not term such a computer a "classic" because if it weren't for that exact computer many technological advances in computer technology would have not even existed today? A bit confusing, perhaps, but the TRUTH. The fact is, that the Hobbit really isn't altogether anything remarkable, at least in comparison to the other fantasy books out today.
It's still good, though, I'll admit. Why do I feel this way, though, compared to all the other reviews? Most likely because I'm a heavy fantasy reader, and am used to reading much more complex, intricate, and contemporary fantasy than Tolkein. Furthermore, the fiction I read is so much more fast-paced and with hundreds of gallons of adrenaline that the Hobbit seems like something of a ROAD-BLOCK in my mind.
Nonetheless, I cannot deny that I DID enjoy the book and Tolkein is an exceptional writer, his imagination so great that he created an entire genre never before considered. I also recognize this book as one of the best books of the 20th century. How could it not be, after all, considering that it created a whole new genre?! I guess these comments and remarks are a bit contrary to my earlier rants in the review, but really I like Tolkien's books. My only problem with them is that I feel they are OVERRATED. Not too overrated, but overrated nonetheless.
So, to sum up my review and to give the read of this review an undeniable verdict, I advise them, regardless of their circumstances, to somehow get ahold of this book and read it. It is written in a very archaic fashion, which is another something I have difficulty enjoying, but it is, without a doubt, the most original, imaginative book ever written.
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Summary: This book is wonderful!
Review: This book is one of the best books I have ver read! I love all of J.R.R. Tolkiens books and I wish he could have written more about hobbits. My favorite line in this book is when gandalf is talking to bilbo for the first time and asks for poeple who want to go on adventures and bilbo tells him adventures make one late for dinner. I love that line! If you are looking for a good book, You can stop looking now. Just pick up a copy of the hobbit.
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Summary: Hobbit now; Lord of the Rings later
Review: I read this book back in middle school and had to read this again! My renewed interest due to the new movie coming out is one of the reasons for enjoying this book now and back then. Its such a great story that keeps you going just like a computer adventure game, which is one of the reasons I play adventure games now too. Its a great book for all ages which I would recommend to anyone!
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Summary: A Great tale
Review: An unlikely hero, impossible odds, good company, and a wierd magical item. These are the traditional ingredients in this fantasy that make it...well, fantasy. What stands out in this work, though, is the incredible depth of his world, and the incredible story behind each and every little thing, hinted at here and there, though never completely expounded upon. It leaves enough to the imagination to make you think, yet tells you enough to avoid being confusing; a fine line that many fantasy authors fail to walk successfully these days. In short, this is a WONDERFUL book, and I think it should be required reading in school (and, I'm glad that it IS required in many schools).
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Summary: (...)
Review: J.R.R. Tolkien wrote The Hobbit in 1937. The Hobbit is a fantasy that takes place in Middle Earth. Middle Earth is filled with dragons, knights, castles and grand battles. Grassy valleys, dark forests, grey mountains and blue rivers is what Middle Earth looks like.
The story starts off in Bilbo Baggins hobbit hole. Bilbo, like any other hobbit never leaves his hobbit hole and eats five meals a day. A hobbit is a furry fellow who is slightly smaller than a dwarf. They don’t wear shoes because they have leather feet.
Hobbits never go on adventures. That is, until one morning when Bilbo’s house is filled with thirteen dwarves and a wizard named Gandalf. The hobbit is asked by the wizard to join them on their journey. After a debate, Bilbo decides to go help the dwarves recover their gold from the Dragon, Smaug.
Bilbo didn’t know how to take care of himself without being in his hobbit hole. Sometimes they didn’t eat at all and Bilbo was used to eating five meals a day. During his adventure Bilbo fell into goblin caves, was caught by wood elves, attacked by killer spiders and was in the Great War with the Goblins. (spoiler)
The main characters are Bilbo the hobbit, Gandalf the wizard, Thorin the dwarf king and Smaug the dragon. My favorite character was Gandalf because he used magic. He used magic for fun to entertain by making fireworks and also as a weapon of mass destruction to kill his enemies. I liked the use of imagery in the book. The words used to describe the mountains, forests and dungeons made you feel as if you were there. The plot was exciting, action packed and suspenseful.
I really enjoyed The Hobbit and would recommend this book to anyone who likes fantasy or books with medieval settings. Will Bilbo and the dwarves kill the Dragon Smaug and recover the lost gold, or will Smaug kill them ? Will good triumph over evil? Read it and find out!
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Summary: A true classic
Review: As everyone's gearing up for The Lord of the Rings to come out, I also picked up my copy of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien and read it. Its one of those books that you spend a nice rainy day with near a window. Or, a book you read when you're feeling creative and imaginative. It would even be a most wonderful book to read aloud and/or with your children. It has goblins, trolls, dragons, serpents, monsters, shape-shifters. The main character, Bilbo Baggins, is a delightful and lovable character. You'll instantly fall in love with his adorable antics and ways. If you like poetry, this book is also a wonderful choice. All in all, this book is for you and everyone. No matter what tastes they have in literature.
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Summary: Hobbit Happiness: Fulfilled by Adventure
Review: In the book, The Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, a rich, comfortable hobbit, seeks a warm fire and his armchair at home, but gets a big adventure.
He then goes with Thorin and Company to the southern lands were Smaug, the worm, lies. On the way he and his companions encouter Trolls, Goblins, and spiders.
When he finally reaches the Lonely Mountain, he feels like he wants to be in his hobbit hole at home, but he must confront Smaug. Bilbo then robbes Smaug of some of his treasure which results in battles and war.
The adventuresome book The Hobbit, talks of Bilbo Baggins's exciting days and of how he overcomes his fear and stands up to his enemies that he must confront to survive.
You can share Bilbo's experiences by reading The Hobbit, and maybe some of his courage and luck will rub off on you too.
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Summary: A tRuLy AmAzInG bOoK
Review: I first read this book when I was in middle school, and recently, I decided to reread it. I had forgotten how amazing this book is!! I was utterly fascinated by little Bilbo's adventures and his journey through the mountains and forests, AGAIN. I will probably reread this book every few years or so as the story will never bore me (or anyone else!). I am definitley looking forward to reading "The Lord of the Rings." If a movie is ever made about "The Hobbit," I don't think it will be able to live up to the book.
Other books I recommend are the Harry Potter series, which are great fantasy novels.
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Summary: The hobbit through my eyes
Review: I thought this to be a truly adventurous book. I have rated this book with 4 stars because at the beginning it was hard to get hooked into the book, but once you were hooked you couldn't put it down. I think that the climax in this book is towards the middle when Bilbo Baggins confronts the horrible red dragon, with the armor of jewels and scales. A description of Bilbo's personality is kind of challenging. I think that he has a fairly diverse personality. Gandalf on the other hand is full of suprises, but can be very serious if need be. There was something different about each dwarf and I would have to say that Bombur is my favorite. He is the lazy, fat one who loves food and of course Bilbo's friendship. I thought that the lowest part of the story would have to be at the very beginning, well the first 50 pages or so. What I love most about the whole story is the folklore and magic that drips from almost every page, and the adventure and mystery that fills up nearly every paragraph. I don't know why, to tell you the truth, I picked this particular book, except that a friend suggested that I read it and so I did. Well this pretty much concludes my opinion of this Hobbiton fantasy.
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