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Summary: WOW ........... JUST WOW.
Review: I JUST READ THIS BOOK IN SCHOOL FOR MY ENGLISH CLASS AND I WAS LOOKING FORWARD TO READING IT CUZ IVE HEARD THINGS ABOUT IT BUT WHILE I WAS READING I BECAME SO INTERESTED IN IT I COULDNT PUT IT DOWN.THIS IS AN AMAZING BOOK AND SHOULD BE READ BY EVERYONE.JUST 1 WEEK AFTER READING IT IM ALREADY STARTING TO READING THE LORD OF THE RINGS TRILOGY AND IM REAL EXCITED ABOUT THAT. READ THIS BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Summary: Depends on what you are looking for.
Review: It would be easy to simply applaud this famous and well written story. However, I do not enjoy the grandfatherly storytelling style and tone of the writing of the Hobbit as much as I enjoy the depth and detail in the Lord of the Rings. The Hobbit, if seen as a part (or a prequel) to the main story of the Lord of the Rings, is too simple. There is, of course, nothing wrong with the children's book writing. Personally, though, the themes and characters portrayed are much to deep for the story to be written as a children's book. I got just as much out of reading the intro to the Lord of the Rings (explaining briefly the events which came to pass in the Hobbit, for readers who have not read the Hobbit) as I did reading the entire book.
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Summary: Classic, simply classic
Review: This book is perhaps the best book of fantasy ever written. It combines timeless characters with an engaging plot to keep the reader interested at every point of the story. Many, if not all, fantasy books now published draw off of Tolkien's classic in one way or another. You will follow Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit from the Shire, and Thorin Oakenshield's band of dwarves on a journey through trolls, elves, goblins, evil wolves, giant spiders, and a dragon not to be fooled with, to regain what is rightfully theirs (treasure beyond your imagination). Tolkien's wonderful descriptions of his characters and setting will suck you into the book, and the action/adventure will help you breeze through it (of course, limited use of Tolkien's fifteen invented languages helps too) Simply put: this book is great! No... better than great, superb! outstanding! Stupendous! Buy it! Rent it! Borrow it! JUST READ IT!
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Summary: Amazing, Must Buy!
Review: This is a very good book, I've read it more than once, the first time was when I was 10 and although I found it quite hard to understand I still found it a very magical and interesting book. You have to buy this
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Summary: hobbit you like this one
Review: Simply put, I absolutly enjoyed reading this book. I was never bored, I never found myself questioning the author, I was just purely entertained from cover to cover. This book has been described to me as "the greatest story ever told", and it comes darn close. It ranks up there with Alice in WonderLand and The Wizard of Oz to name a few. It is just one of those stories you can read over and over and still get completely engrossed in the adventure. The heart of this book lies in the timeless characters Tolkein creates. They are realistic in their humanity, but the fairy tale essence heightens their appeal. You just can't wait to see whom you are going to meet next. This is a book I will save for my kids when I have them. Highest possible recommendation!
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Summary: Great Book!
Review: I have been reading books of the Dungons & Dragons genre for a while. But, for some reason, I have never read theoriginator of the genre. I had seen The Hobbit on shelves and thought I sould read that, just never did. But now as hype over the forthcomming "Lord of the Rings" film trilagy grows, I decuded to take the plunge. I LOVED this book. As I was reading some of the hisory around the book, I learned that Mr. Tolkien had started it a bed time stories for his childeren. This is very believable, because I know I was often motivated to reading it aloud. Now, I am on to the Lord of the Rings! If you are at all interested, buy this book.
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Summary: Brilliant, ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!!!!
Review: SYNOPSIS: In the world of Middle Earth, a homebody, worrisome, comfort oriented hobbit is convinced to go on a long, wondrous quest with a wise, old wizard and fourteen dwarves. At the end of this journey lies a huge quantity of dwarven wealth. Only problem is that it's guarded by the most fearsome dragon in the realms. CONCEPT: The creator of hobbits and the Father of Fantasy. The concept itself deals with a stay at home hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, who is given the opportunity to partake in a long hazardous quest to recover lost Dwarvish treasures from a guardian Dragon. Promises plenty of adventure, amazing tales, encounters with mean monsters, wizards and long gone History. This is the best fantasy novel to start with for fantasy series; even above HARRY POTTER (gasp! Yes, I said it). I even gave this to two former girlfriends, both pretty and both not fitting the stereotype of fantasy readers, and they both loved it.
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Summary: One Great Book!
Review: This is the best book I have ever read! I never used to like reading books until one day when my mom got me this book. If you like Fantasy books then you'll love this book! I recomend this book to everyone out there! Hope you enjoy it just as much as I did!
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Summary: This is a story that grows with the reader.
Review: Calling this book children's book is like calling "Alice in Wonderland" [The Annotated Alice ISBN: 0393048470] children's book. Yes children can read this book and it is fun. How ever there is a lot more to this book than a cute story. With 700+ reviews I am not going to rehash all the dissertations. Nor am I going to say this "rocks." Many people look at this story as a prequel to [The Lord of the Rings ISBN: 0395974682]. Where in reality it is a stand-alone story with a perfectly good beginning, middle, and end. When you read "The Lord of the Rings" there is enough description to forgo "The Hobbit." Personally, I find that reading The Lord of the Rings first gave me the in-depth background to better appreciate The Hobbit. Many of the creatures and adventures will put you on the edge of your seat. However you will recognize the personalities and grow along will Bilbo as he faces new challenges as he learns to deal with life.
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Summary: Best Book of Adventure
Review: "The Hobbit" "The Hobbit" is a book of adventure. If you like adventure books you will love The Hobbit! The main character is a hobbit. Hobbits are small man-like creatures. Bilbo Baggins isn't looking for an adventure, but he ends up going on one. There are 13 dwarves, and a Wizard. They are trying to kill a dragon and get the stolen money from the dragon and give it to the owners. Bilbo has to fight goblin's, troll's, and on the way he finds a magic ring that makes him invisible when he puts it on. I like the Hobbit because the ring is so cool, and the book is so exciting when he's talking to a slimy character named Gollum while he risks his life in a riddle competition. The book is so exciting! You should read this book! Warning: The first two chapters are boring but at chapter three the adventure begins! If you like this book there is a second called "The Fellowship of the Rings" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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