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Summary: Amazing
Review: The Hobbit and The Lord of The Rings Trilogy are books that simply grab your imagination. I first picked them up my freshman year in highschool and I haven't been able to put them down since. I have read all of them 5 times at least, and each time they seem to get more magical. Tolkien, like no other writer, is able to take the reader and actually put them into his book. His writing is full of detail, and the vividness of the scenes he paints grabs the readers attention and doesn't let go. It is by far the greatest literary work of the 20th century, and in my opinion the greatest ever.
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Summary: An epic for the child in all of us
Review: I just read "The Hobbit" for what I've estimated to be the tenth time, and Tolkien never disappoints. Come visit the Hobbit hole at Bag End, where you're always welcome...journey to the lake under the mountain...cross the enchanted river flowing through Mirkwood...and on to the Long Lake and the Dwarven Mountain overtaken by the evil worm Smaug. "There and Back Again" is quite the appropriate alternate title.Tolkien synthesized many mythical creatures and stories into his introduction to the Lord of the Rings. The story was meant for children, and is certainly not a difficult read, but anyone who enjoys fantasy, adventure, and heroism will not be disappointed by Tolkien's marvelous book. Without giving the plot away, the book does have more to it than simply the plot...consider, for example, the obstacles Bilbo and his party face. Water (it's been suggested before) is a recurring theme. Also taking into account where Tolkien is from and the time he wrote "The Hobbit" and the Lord of the Rings, some have examined whether the books contain historical allusions. Most, however, leave the academic arguments aside and simply read "The Hobbit" as Tolkien, at least foremost, meant it to be: an escape to Middle Earth, an epic adventure with an unassuming, timid, and at the beginning, most unwilling Hobbit. Enjoy! econ
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Summary: The Classic Fantasy of the 20th Century
Review: This book is quite simply, wonderful. It can stand on its own as a self contained story, but when read in conjunction with the Lord of the Rings, it's deceptive simplicity suddenly falls away. Many people have said you don't need to read this in order to enjoy "Lord of the Rings", and this is true. However, you are cheating yourself if you don't. Many major and key players from LOTR are introduced here, not to mention the extremely important moment when Bilbo Baggins finds a lost ring in the caves under the mountain. This story is less than 100 years old, yet it resonates and feels like Tolkien was basically rewriting old myths. The argument for this can indeed come from some of the source materials that Tolkien used, but as far as I can see, the story is wholly original. It's wonderful that in the age when everything was modern and sleek, Tolkien gifted the world with this age old story. This book may have been written for kids, but I have noticed that many more adults seem to enjoy it than children. It may be Tolkien's overly descriptive language can turn kids off, but this book is definitely worth the read.
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Summary: The Hobbit
Review: The Hobbit is a book full of adventure and fantasy. J.R.R. Tolkien takes you on an adventure of a life time through mid-earth. The main character is a hobbit named Bilbo Baggins who was choosen by Gandalf the wizard to aid a band of dwarves for their search of riches to the north. I think this book is great. Every page creates a picture that will remain in your head for along time. This book was made for all ages and I hope you have fun reading it just as I have.
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Summary: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Review: Have you ever been at a particularly challenging point in your life? Ever woken up in the middle of the night and wondered, "How did I get into this mess?" I'm willing to bet that Bilbo Baggins wondered this many a night as he went through his adventure in J.R.R. Tolkien's novel, The Hobbit. One day Bilbo's life was peaceful, orderly, and quiet, shut up in his little hobbit hole. The next he was worrying about trolls creeping up in the night, or spiders swallowing him whole as he led eleven dwarves and a wizard to retrieve stolen treasures from a legendary dragon. Tolkien makes readers feel as thought they are really there. Their hearts pound as the characters race from evil goblins. They can almost feel the bitter cold of the mountains, the cruelty of the dragon, the vulnerability of the dwarves, and the terror of the war between them. As a teenager, I don't read much fantasy. Normally, I enjoy books that are true to life and have things in them that really happen. But Tolkien makes the novel seem so real and honest that I find myself believing in every word he writes. There are always a few questions people ask when I try to tell them about this book. One question I hear a lot is, "Aren't I a little old for fantasy?" Never! Fantasy is written for anyone who has an imagination--who believes in dreaming and accomplishing his or her dreams. Fantasy is for them, and I believe anyone can dream. Another question is, "What is a hobbit?" A hobbit is a small creature with large hairy feet, an enormous appetite, and excellent eyes and ears. They love parties and hate adventure. So why did a wizard named Gandalf knock on his door one sleepy morning and push him into the greatest adventure of his life? What did the long, grueling journey have in store for Bilbo? How would he change? Find out when you read The HObbit, and enchanting, captivating book that I most definitely recommend. Take the journey of a life time that you're sure to never forget--and experience it through a hobbit's eyes.
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Summary: Pretty good
Review: Generally I don't like fantasy, but I have always been intrigued by the tremendous reputation of The Hobbit, and read it merely out of curiousity. The book hasn't disappointed me, but hasn't overwhelmed me either. Tolkien's writing is charming, endearing and very enjoyable, but I couldn't really see why The Hobbit is considered one of the 20th century masterpieces. Unless I missed a whole different level of meaning, the book can hardly qualify as serious reading material that is supposed to evoke deep thought, but for what it appears to be, a harmless fantasy tale, it serves its purpose. If you have never read The Hobbit and have some free time on your hands - do read it, if only as a tribute to a classic. If you don't have too much free time - don't bother with it.
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Summary: The Hobbit
Review: I was very interested in this book from the start. I started it third period on a Monday during school, I finished it third period the next Monday (a week later). This is the fastest I've ever finished a book. As soon as I started the book I knew this was a great book,but still had no idea how good. The more I read the more i got into it. Before I knew it I was done with it. My friend was the one who reccomended it to me. And i was reluctant at first but now I'm glad I did. I would recomend it to anyone who likes fantasy books that have lots of magic, magical creatures(and none magical),and anyone who likes to read.
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Summary: My favorite
Review: I think the hobbit is one of the best books i've ever read. It was the first book that ever got me in to fantasy and i just loved it. I have read it many many times and it just gets better every time. I think everyone should read this book. So much happens in it and the story just keeps developing and going on. Its great!
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Summary: Silly Hobbit, Trix are for kids!
Review: The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien has been one of the better books I have read in quite a while. The detail and language Tolkien uses is unique in that authors don't go the distance as he does to describe something. The Hobbit takes place in a world filled with elves, dwarves, dragons, and many other mythical creatures. The hero of the story is a hobbit, which are small men, named Bilbo Baggins. He receives a call for adventure when a well-known wizard, Gandalf, and a troop of dwarves show up on his porch, asking for his assistance. Hobbits generally never like adventuring and would rather stay home, but Bilbo reluctantly accepts their offer. The dwarves main quest is to retrieve their lost treasure that is currently guarded by an evil dragon. I gave this book a 4 out of 5 because it's one of those books that you have to read in your life. Whether you hear people talking about it, or just find it in a library, Tolkien was one of those rare authors that everyone could enjoy. The book did a great job on detail, settings, characters, and development. Reading this book reminded me a lot of Brian Jacques, Redwall series. They share a similar style of writing that gives me a sense of de-ja vu while I'm reading. In every sentence there is a detailed description of even the smallest thing. The characters in the book were also one of the reasons I gave it a high rating. Each one was unique, and had his or her own personality. The only thing it lacked was that it needed a little more action. There was a lot of excitement throughout the whole book, but it only seemed to get action packed at the end of the book. Even with its flaws it's still one of the best books I have read and will probably continue reading the series. It is worth reading whether you're new to Tolkien books, or enjoy just reading fantasy books.
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Summary: The Hobbit is a great adventure!
Review: The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkein is a great novel. The magical setting of the story creates a world like none other. It is a novel comparable to that of a fairy tale, but it still retains a sense of reality. The adventures of Bilbo Baggins, the main character, keep the reader interested and wanting to read more. This novel does a great job of keeping the reader interested. The plot has many small climaxes and resolutions that create a very exciting plot. This novel is also extremely easy to read. It reads quickly also, it can easily be read in a weekend. This novel is also very easy to comprehend. The plot is very straightforward which adds to the quick reading. This novel allows the reader to escape into a mystical realm which is not found to often in modern books. I enjoyed this novel; I would highly recommend it to others.
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