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Summary: Magnificent
Review: J.R.R. Tolkien is an extraordinary author. "The Hobbit" is one of the most intriguing and imaginative books I have read. Tolkien vividly describes the journey Bilbo Baggins and the dwarves must face. His words make you feel as if you were traveling the journey along with Bilbo and the dwarves. I really enjoyed reading this book. This is an excellent book to read if you like fantasy and adventures. If you start reading this book you will not want to put it down!
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Summary: Wonderful, sweeping, entertaining
Review: The Hobbit is pure fun and one of the most entertaining books you'll ever read. Read this before Lord of the Rings. Enjoy!
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Summary: The Hobbit
Review: You are probably familiar with the Lord of the Rings series. But, do some of you wonder where it all started. For example, where did Bilbo find the ring? Well you're questions will be answered when you read the Hobbit. This is the exciting prequel to the Lord of the Rings. We meet Bilbo Baggins a hobbit who is thrust into an adventure with a band of dwarves and the wizard Gandalf. Gnadalf tells the dwarves that Bilbo is an excellent thief and so he must go on this journey. The dwarves seek the treasure that was stolen by the dragon Smaug. The dwarves are led by Thorin Oakenshield. Along the way they meet trolls, goblins, elves, and the dragon Smaug. This is the first book where Gollum is first introduced and where Bilbo finds the ring and uses it. This book is a masterpiece that draws you in to every battle and makes you believe you are part of the story. If you loved the Lord of the Rings you will certainly love every action paked page of the Hobbit. Tolkien has proven once again that he is the master of Middle-Earth.
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Summary: The wonderful Prelude to "The Lord of the Rings"
Review: This is a great book. My mother used to read this book to me as a child, and I also used to watch the cartoon almost everyday. I recently picked up a copy of this book just to read for fun and I loved it as much as I always have."The Hobbit" is about Bilbo Baggins of the shire. One day he is disrupted by a band of dirty dwarves and the famous wizard Gandolf. This band is looking for a burglur to travel with them to reclaim the dwarves old kingdom and fortune from the dragon Smaug. Chapter by Chapter find Bilbo and his band of Dwarves facing a new problem. It is in this book that The one ring that rules all, or the ring of power is found by Bilbo, and starts the wonderful story of "The Lord of the Rings". This book is wonderful. Do not pass it up. Do keep in mind before reading this book though, that Tolkien wrote this as a book for children. There is a lot of singing and whatnot in here that can get a little annoying at times. But other than that it is a good story. The plot is very uncomplicated, as it should be for children, but dont let this turn you away. I would highly advise this book before you dive into the Lord of the Rings.
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Summary: A Classic Reborn
Review: This novel itself is one of the greatest works in the fantasy realm to date. This actual Leatherette Collector's Edition makes it even that more special. There are a few illustrated bits in this version of "The Hobbit" and those, except the Smaug renditioning, are very well done. For fans of just "The Hobbit" or fans of the entire Middle Earth works, this is something that you cannot pass up.
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Summary: A Good Book The Hobbit
Review: You can not put this book down! For there is a lot of action and a favorite wizard Gandalf. You know from the movie "Lord of the Rings."
Well I give The Hobbit four stars out of five. My reasoning for this is because some parts get dall and you can't wait untile it is over; but then agian some parts you can not put this book down because of all the action.
The Hobbit is like a spin off of the book "The Lord of the Rings," because it has Bilbo Baggins going on this crazy adventure with the dwarfs to get reveng on a dragon. On the way to persue the dragon they have absocales to face in which caves to exploer and such. Well I enjoyed The Hobbitand if you pick it up and read it am sure you will like it too.
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Summary: PERFECT, INTELLIGENT, IMAGINATIVE, BRILLENT
Review: This book is for the imaginative mind and for those who not only love to read, but those who have a love for adventure. Instead of facing the hardships of a real life adventure you can follow Thorin and company along with Bilbo Baggins on a great journey. I found it so hard to put down and I recommend it for all ages, young and old. This is a book everyone in the world can enjoy. truly a J.R.R. Tolkien fan
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Summary: "The Hobbit"
Review: The book called"The Hobbit," is a well written mythical adventure story filled with amazing detail, but it may not be for everyone. It is definately for people who can get deep into fantasy and like to use their imagination. It is the stunning prequel to the Lord of the Ring trilogy and an excellent book that can be used as an introduction to the world of middle earth. This is the story where it all began. Mr. Bilbo Baggins strikes out with his dwarves companions on a mission to retrieve dwarvish gold from the evil dragon Smaug. Along the way, they encounter more than their fair share of adventure, which includes Beron the Bear-Man, Gandolf, elves, trolls and even giant spiders. Not only is this book by istelf a good book, it it will also help you understand the trilogy better. It helps to explain how a simple Hobbit is transformed from a shy non adventurous person to someone who fights goblis, trolls and dragons. It also helps to explain how this shy Hobbit comes in contact with the dreaded ring of power. If you are a lover of adventure, travel, mystery and magic, I strongly suggest that you read J.R.R. Tolkien's, "The Hobbit". You can go on many great adventures, cross mountains over the lush lands of Rivendell, and the dark forest of Mirkwood. J.R.R. Tolkien creates vivid pictures that make everything seem so real. You can imagine yourself anywhere the author puts you. If you have read the Lord of the Ring series, but haven't read "The Hobbit", I would strongly recommend this book. Even if you have only seen the movies, this book will help the whole series come to life.
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Summary: A classic!
Review: "In a hole in the ground, there lived a Hobbit . . ." To explore imaginary worlds and have adventures with the inhabitants, Tolkien's "The Hobbit", a novel filled with the author's imagination, is the one to read. Published in the 1930s, this novel is still loved by many readers and is known throughout the world, and its sequals, which are the Lord of the Rings trilogy, are famous as well. They were read during a time before "Harry Potter". Using his love of languages and cultures, John Ronald Ruel Tolkien created a world of his own, where the cultures of imaginary/mythical creatures, such as Dwarfs, Elves and Dragons, live in. In this book, we journey through the land of Middle Earth, and there, we are introduced to Bilbo Baggins, a Hobbit, or, in other words, a halfling, a little man, smaller than Dwarfs and humans and lacking a complete beard. In the land of Middle Earth, the Dwarf, Thorin Oakenshield, is determined to recover his ancestor's treaures, which now lay in the hands of the Dragon, Smaug, a fearsome and evil creature. Yet Thorin is willing to go there. So he asks help from Gandalf the Grey wizard and the other Dwarfs, who venture into forests, fields, rivers, and mountains, getting caught by trolls and any other creepy creature. But Thorin is not the hero of this story . . . During the times of trouble in the book, there comes surprise help. During times of hardship, they learn patience and persistance. And on a mission like this, there comes the MOST unexpected idea for a hero! Filled with imagination and heart warming characters, The Hobbit is novel of epic proportions, and is one that your family will enjoy! With memorable scenes, you can laugh, especially when Bilbo picks on a troll's pocket. You can fell the humor as the as he faces Smaug, the action when the Elves battle the feared dragon, and in the end, you'll have sweet dreams after bedtime. As I said before, your whole family will enjoy it!
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Summary: The Story Begins
Review: The Hobbit is the prequel to The Lord of the Rings and tells the story of how Bilbo Baggins acquires the ring that becomes the central focus of that trilogy, however it also has its own story to tell. In fact other than Bilbo's encounter with Gollum, this book has little connection to the trilogy that would follow it other than introducing readers to the world of Middle Earth. In fact, it is written in a completely different style. The prose of The Hobbit has more of a fairy tale feel to it than the straight-forward fantasy of The Lord of the Rings. This gives the book a large appeal to children, but it can still be enjoyed by readers of all ages. In The Hobbit, the wizard Gandalf involves Bilbo in an adventure (despite hobbits' aversion to such escapades) with a company of dwarves. They seek to repossess a treasure that is rightfully theirs and is currently in the lair of the dragon Smaug. Along the way, Bilbo and his companions encounter trolls, elves, goblins, giant spiders, and a host of other fantasy story creatures. Bilbo also encounters the strange creature, Gollum, in a diversion from the main story. In this part of the book, readers meet one of the most memorable creatures of all fantasy literature in a fateful encounter that sets the stage for Frodo's later adventures. Of course Gandalf and Bilbo also rank up there among the most recognized characters of fantasy literature as well. The Hobbit gives readers an introduction to Tolkien's world of Middle Earth which is probably one of the best developed worlds in fantasy literature. Every creature in his world is alive, even the plants and the birds. This gives an animated and lively feel to the world that keeps the reader engrossed in the story. Tolkien also does a masterful job of contrasting the feeling of safety and security in places like the shire and Elrond's home with feelings of dread and uneasiness that the reader experiences as Bilbo and his companions venture through such places as the Goblin caves, Mirkwood, and Smaug's lair. This draws the reader into the story and helps them feel like they are experiencing it with the characters. Tolkien only wrote four complete novels about Middle Earth, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogy. He also wrote a wealth of background material as well as several short stories about Middle Earth. For the new initiate to Tolkien as well as the young reader, The Hobbit is the place to start. And for those revisiting Middle Earth, The Hobbit reintroduces them to the fantasy world that is as familiar as it is wonderful.
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