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Summary: What Harry Potter is Not
Review: The Hobbit is what Harry Potter is not. Let there be no pretense in saying "The Hobbit" is among the finest pieces of older children's fiction ever.Bilbo Baggins is a humorous, lovable sort of hobbit. In fact, if I were to meet a hobbit, I should hope it to be Bilbo. What Bilbo brings is boldness in the midst of genuine concern over the task at hand. He is afraid, but not so much that he doesn't rise to occasion. Delicious language. Images you can taste and smell. A story that matters, and is well-told. Read "The Hobbit" and be entranced. If your children or nephews/nieces are old enough, read it aloud to them. Read it to your class. Show them Harry Potter is not bad, but Bilbo is better. I fully recommend this book. Anthony Trendl
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Summary: The Book Which Started A Genre
Review: This book was written by a linguistic professor in the armed services in WWI in a series of letters to his son, Christopher Tolkien. Before this book was published, fantasy did not exist in the realm of fiction. The depth of the world created and the play with language make it easy to forget this book was written for a child. This book is in many ways the Sgt Peppers of Rock and Roll, the Beethoven's Fifth of symphonies, the Romeo and Juliet of love stories. Each time I read it, I discover something new about writing and about myself. Do yourself a favor and get to know this particular Hobbit.
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Summary: I loved this book!
Review: I read the book The Hobbit and it is by far my favorite book. It is a great adventure book. It had lots of those parts were you just can't stop reading the book. It has a really good ending. The author put a lot of surprising things in it that I don't want to give away. Mr. Blibo Bagens is my favorite person because he is a really kind hohbit. There is a movie on the hobbit at the library but the book is still a lot more detailed. Have fun reading! !
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Summary: A classic, a must have book
Review: This, in combination with The Lord of the Rings, are hands down the greatest books I have ever read, and probably ever will read. This collectors edition is beautiful, and Alan Lee captures the essence of Tolkien magnificently in his illustrations. You can't go wrong with this ;)
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Summary: ~THIS IS A MUST READ BOOK !!!!~
Review: if you like suspence and action read the hobbit its such a good book if you ask anyone who read it they will tell you how great it is!! -L.Potato Chip
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Summary: Prelude to the Ring Trilogy
Review: This is easily a 5-star story, but I can't give it that because the five stars must be reserved for the Lord of The Rings, Tolkien's three-book continuation of the fantasy tale of Hobbits and Middle Earth, which is even better. I can find no way to criticize this book. It is simply marvelous. Bilbo Baggins' adventure to conquer the evil dragon, Smaug is the epitome of fantasy fiction. But as good as it is, the Ring Trilogy is somehow even better. It is possible to read the Ring Trilogy and thoroughly enjoy it without ever having read the Hobbit, but my advice is to read the Hobbit first. It provides a good deal of background so that the later story is easier to follow, plus I feel it's a let-down to read the superior Trilogy first and then follow up with the Hobbit. Then again, that's like trying to decide whether it's better to first wear diamonds or gold, or drive a Ferrarri or Porsche. --Christopher Bonn Jonnes, author of Wake Up Dead.
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Summary: WOWWOWWOWWOWWOWWOWWOWWOW
Review: That's what i felt about this book WOW!
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Summary: It's Grrrrrrrrreat!
Review: This novel is filled with great dialogue and wonderfull characters! The Hobbit, once a normal Hobbit who just likes to live is minding his own business when his dear friend Gandalf knocks upon his door and sugjests an adventure to a far away mountain with a dozen Dwarves! The non-adventureous Hobbit is stubborn at first but decides to venture forth with his new friends. While on the way they run into a few elves and they get captured a few times,,... Run into a few giant spiders who want to suck their internal organs out,,,... AND must defeat a very large, smart, well armored dragon to complete the quest for the the Dwarves lost gold PLUS put up with a bunch of raging goblins, and wolves to finaly live at peace! ( GASP! did it all with one breath!) Well over all this book is VERY good and overall defines fantasy. The characters are well discribed (except the 12 dwarves becuse they would have to write another book they are so complicated! One is fat one is grumpy... I shant say no more) and really come to life! I recomend this book to 12 years or up or for fantasy fanatics like myself! Thank you for reading my review and may the Force be with you! Frans (SnArf)
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Summary: The Hobbit -- A true masterpiece in the fantasy genre
Review: If you wish to read only one Fantasy novel in your life...this is it. Although not a Fantasy genre lover, this book had me totally escape from reality to live the Hobbit's quest. The book abounds with stories, adventures and imagination. It is written with a mastery of the language and for the subtle. This tale amazes the young and enchants the adult. The many character transformations and moral issues presented are very enlightening at any age. A truly engrossing experience. After reading this book you will reflect on it as if you lived the events and emotions of this fantastic adventure.
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Summary: An enchanting and inspiring children's story
Review: I'm writing this review not so much to describe my feelings about the book (I've read it several times, and love the story), but to make an observation. All the good things that I would have said about The Hobbit have already been voiced many times in the positive reviews before this one, so please read some of them for more information about the book. My observation is that the minority of people that disliked the book seem to be very blatantly aggressive in their criticism without providing any substance to support their claims. Perhaps this is the reason so many people have expressed the fact that the poor reviews were not useful to them. I question no one's opinion for what it is, but I do question the way in which they choose to express it. Negative reviews, I think, would be welcome and considered, as long as they were well written and thoughtful, instead of combative and insubstantial in content. The Hobbit is a delightful story, and deserves all the praise it is given in the hundreds of positive reviews here (and many more). Best for children, but good for anyone who likes adventure and lore.
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