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Summary: A book for all ages!
Review: I would just like to say that I feel sorry for the people that gave this book a rating of 1. This is one of the most incredible books ever written. The people who gave this book a 1 were mostly people who had to read the book for some assignment. My opinion is that no book should be forced upon a person. My own father was made to read the hobbit in college and he hated it, only because it was kind of child-like. I, on the other hand, was not forced to read it and I love it. Again I just want to say that I feel sorry for those who think this book is horrible.
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Summary: Absolutely the finest work of fiction in the known universe
Review: I heartily endorse other exultant reviews of this masterpiece. As for the students who were forced to read this book for school and therefore did not like it, no wonder. Nobody should be forced to read a book this fine. This is the origin of an entire literary genre, fantasy fiction. What other book can lay claim to producing such enthusiasm among so many people? I love this book more than I can say! It has given me and my family much pleasure and enrichment over the past 20 years. Read it!!!
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Summary: A Great Fantasy Book
Review: The Hobbit is a nice piece of fantasy. The book is very good.
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Summary: The Hobbit is a masterpiece
Review: Tolkien's books have been with me ever since the second grade, when I was first introduced to his world of Middle-Earth through The Hobbit. The Lord of the Rings came next with me through junior high and high school (I've read the trilogy 3 times) and now I'm a few pages away from finishing The Silmarillion. Tolkien's imagination and attention to detail cannot be outdone, and those who slapped Tolkiens first literary triumph with a "1" or "2" rating had really take another look. The Hobbit intruduced us to a world as real as our own, therefore it stands to me as a real masterpiece. It gives you a taste of Middle-Earth, an exiting and thrilling touch of what his other books have to offer. If you want to begin to lose yourself in enjoyment and/or want a whole new world to explore, start with this book. You won't be sorry.
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Summary: J. R. R. Tolkien is a literary genuis!
Review: I'm am 13 years old and I have read this book 37 times! I loveit! It is an excellent book to read if you love fantasy. I love Elvesand Dragons. And most of the creatures of Middle Earth are so original and captivating that one can't help but love them. This book was one I could not put down! The detail makes it a difficult book for some, but if you have time on your hands it is a good suggestion. And the Lord of the Rings continuing afterwards is even better, but the Hobbit is a sort of introductory to these books as well as a story in it's own. I highly recommend that you not think about reading it and go on! You won't be disappointed! It is a masterpiece, a novel telling the story of Hobbits, Dwarves, Elves, Goblins, Men, a Dragon and a wizard called Gandalf. It transports you to the mystical land of Middle Earth where only your door seperates you from adventure and danger. It is very imaginative as well as wonderous. An absolute must-read! -Bonnie Adams
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Summary: My favourite book!
Review: I remember when I was in 4th grade and my English teacher began to read the Hobbit to the class. Immediately I was drawn into this incredible story; it was *certainly* like nothing else I'd ever read! Even when the teacher stopped reading it for class, I'd skip lunch and recess just to hear him read this story. Fast forward. I am 19 years old now, and I just finished this book for the 3rd time. I still find it surprising that this book is really that good. Of all the things I liked when I was in 4th grade, the Hobbit is the only thing that I still like - no, love - today. TRULY a great book. You discover new things in the story each time you read it. Even after the third time, it still is a *truly* enjoyable book to read.
Children's literature? No, children's literature nowadays is along the lines of "Goosebumps" or "Sweet Valley High." This isn't ANYTHING like today's "children's literature." Steer your kids away from the Goosebumps tales and get this book for them!
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Summary: If there ever was the coolest book.... THIS IS IT!
Review: I read The Hobbit 10 times already, and believe me, one does not get bored! Escaping goblins, guessing riddles to save your life, and meeting the dragon Smaug, trust me, life can't get more exciting for a timid little hobbit, especially Bilbo! My social studies teacher read it, my cousin read it, my uncle read it, my friends read it, even my 6 year old sister read it! ( well, I read it to her) If you want a good book, THIS IS THE ONE TO READ! Bilbo also gets to do some fun stuff like meet Elrond the elf, ride down a river on a barrel, and fly in the sky on the back of an eagle. If you think this book is good, try reading the Lord of the Rings trilogy. IT WILL BLOW YOU AWAY!!!!
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Summary: Childhood to Adult
Review: I cannot number the times I have read this and the other Middle Earth books. Every time another aspect of the characters or the world they reside in comes to light. If you ever wanted to meet an elf or a dwarf this is the place to do it. Magic is in our world too!
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Summary: Great fun
Review: The Hobbit is great fun to read at any age, but you see more each time you read it. It's an adventure story that's great fun to read, but it also deals with friendship and loss. We truly feel what Bilbo goes through in the story. His sorrow is our sorrow, his heroism gets your own adrenaline pumping. The characters are wonderfully developed. If you want a fun book to read, I highly recommend The Hobbit. Second only to its three-act sequel, The Lord of the Rings.
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Summary: A must read
Review: The Hobbit has it all adventure fantasy I could'nt put it down. It truly captivates the imagination
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