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Summary: A Life-Long Companion
Review: My mother recieved a 1st Edition copy of the Hobbit when it came out in 1937, as a Christmas Present. (It was the only gift she recieved that year.)
She allowed me to read it when I was about 10 years old. As she had, I fell in love with the story, and though she protected that 1st Edition copy, I had to read it again, and again!
In the 40+ years since, I've had about five copies that I wore out. And while I'm not a big reader, in general, I've discovered that if you have a novel you love, get it in a Leather bound edition! They seem to last forever! (Which is why I purchased this version.)
My mother also had the 1st edition copies of the Hobbit II. That's what she's always called, "The Lord of the Rings." And according to her, it was touted as being part 2 of the Hobbit.
Needless to say, I have the Leatherette version of both "Hobbit's", and hope to pass them on to generations to come.
To many times, due to Life's ups, and downs, to many things get lost or ruined. The advantage, and small additional expense to make them last is worthwhile.If you want a detailed outline of the Hobbit's story, that's easy enough to find in the other reviews. I simply wanted to pass on my view of why THIS is the version to purchase for yourself, or a loved one!
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Summary: More entertaining than Lord of the Rings
Review: I'm probably in the minority with this opinion, but I think "The Hobbit" is more entertaining and enjoyable than "Lord of the Rings". "The Hobbit" is more innocent, less filled with religious overtones, and simply more fun. Both books are great, but I just think "The Hobbit" is the more pleasing of the two. Avery Z. Conner, author of "Fevers of the Mind".
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Summary: A Great Fantasy, The Hobbit
Review: This is a great fantasy book based on Norse mythology, telling the tale of Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit. The wizard Gandalf (Norse for staff-elf) comes to Bilbo with some dwarfs looking for the treasure stolen by the dragon Smuag. Bilbo comes along and is in their adventure, this is a great prelude to The Lord Of The Rings.
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Summary: THE HOBBIT
Review: The story was about Baggins, Eldron, Beorn, The Eagle King and Gandalf. They were in search of the ring. Once they got the ring the job was to carry it to the Elf. Eldron and Beorn Baggins deliver the ring. They had some problems on Lonely Mountain trying their hardest to fight off goblins, maugs, giant spiders. My favorite adventures were when they were on Lonely Mountain where the dwarves are trying to get their treasure back from the dragon Smaug. I can relate to them all because me and my friends like to go on adventures and do fun stuff until I get tired. Once I am doing something fun I don't get tired. I think this book is a great book. This is the type of book that you can't put down. You always read to see what is going to happen next. I would recommend this book to people who like climbing mountains and people who like doing stunts for movies. I would also recommend it to people who like to read adventure books.
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Summary: A Good Intro to Tolkien
Review: The Hobbit is an excellent and whimsical prequel to the renowned The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Compared to the Lord of the Ring books, The Hobbit is a less dark and more fanciful adventure, where the finding of the magic ring is skillfully and concealingly placed. We get only a preview of the tales to come set amongst dwarves, wizards, goblins, and wargs.
Possibly easier to read than Tolkien's other books, (if you can ever call Tolkien easy) I strongly recommend it be read first, before the Lord of the Rings trilogy. The Hobbit offers a more simple insight into Middle Earth and the beautiful way Tokien writes. It is a book that I feel everyone can, and should read.
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Summary: Excellent intro to TolkienThe Hobbit: An Illustrated Edition
Review: This review is about The Hobbit: An Illustrated Edition of the Fantasy Classic(ISBN 0345445600) The great thing about this book is that it is a great introduction to Tolkien. I have two children ages 4 and 3 and I always wanted to introduce them to the world of Middle Earth, but the movies are too scary and even illustrated versions of "The Hobbit" seemed geared towards older children. This book has allowed me to read "chapters" of the book to my kids at bedtime and in two weeks we have completed the whole story. Now I have two little kids asking me to read about Gollum, Trolls, Eagles, Elves, Spiders and the Dragon! Now I hope they will continue this love of Middle Earth and keep them interested in reading.
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Summary: J.R. Tolkien Belongs In The Same League As James Joyce
Review: Tolkien's deceptively simple story of the well to do hobbit named Bilbo Baggins who has adventure thrust upon him is a land mark book in the fantasy genre. Just about Every fantasy novel written since owes a debt in one form or another to Tolkien. I think part of the reason why Tolkien's work resonates strongly with so many people lies in Tolkien's reoccurring theme of the ordinary person thrust into extraordinary circumstances. Bilbo, like all of the Hobbits in Tolkien's Ring Trilogy, is at heart a simple fellow who shows great courage in the face of terrifying odds. Tolkien, a Medievalist and professor of Linguistics at Oxford University, took his vast knowledge of language and ancient myths and used them to create a world unlike anything we've ever seen before. Frank Herbert's Dune trilogy is the only series I can think of which has come close. The Hobbit has it all. Vast armies, an underdog hero, dragons, wizards, lost treasure, giant spiders, and magic rings. The Hobbit is my absolute all time favorite story. Preston McClear, MalibuBooks.com
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Summary: "The Hobbit"
Review: The Hobbit is a fascinating adventure tale about wizards, elves, dwarves, dragons, and many other fantasized creatures. Burrowed inside a hill, deep within Hobbiton, lives a particularly interestesting hobbit named Bilbo Baggins. Being the jolly little hobbit that he is, Bilbo enjoys his peaceful life in the Shire until he is summoned by the old wizard, Gandalf, to go on an adventure across the lands. Bilbo accepts this adventure and sets out into the unknown on a quest for gold and riches. On his quest through the land, curious young Bilbo encounters many new things that are foreign to the Shire and life as he has known it. Traveling over the lands to strange towns, treacherous mountains, and dangerous forests the hobbit gains possession of a magic ring that he uses to his advantage on this journey for fortune.
This novel has been acclaimed a classic through generations for over the past 60 years. The Hobbit is an adventurous book about strange lands from long ago in a time when things were very different than they are today. The book is sometimes a little hard to follow with its elfish dialect and some tongue twisting sentences, but it is nothing a couple of read-through's can't fix. You may hit some boring drawn-out scenes, but stick with it. Once you are into the heart of the story, you will find it hard to put down. If you have a vivid imagination and an interest in fantasy, than this book will become a classic favorite of yours too.
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Summary: A Wonderful Fantasy Ride
Review: I recently found out why The Hobbit is considered a classic. This book was written extremely well and takes you into the fantastic and wonderfuly world of Bilbo Baggins. You really start to believe that these people actually lived and all the things that happen seem as real as the things that happen in real life. I loved the book and I highly recommend it for anyone of any age.
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Summary: Excellent. A timeless, unwavering symphony of words.
Review: You know, I could not say anything about this book a thousand other reviewers and critics, most better writers than I, have not. The Hobbit is a very good book and that is the truth. To read it is to be bound by some mystical, unseen magic that transgresses times itself before the final page is turned. Then, my friend, it makes you weep for want of more. In short: a good book everyone, both young and old, should read.
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