The Hobbit

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Summary: A Great Motivational Kick in the Rear
Review: One day in my darkest hour, I was at a bookstore and picked up "The Hobbit". A cartoon I had only seen when I five years old a long time ago.

I bought it and read it. All I could think through this whole book was I do matter.Corney I know!!!! But it made me see that even the most insignifigant or unassuming person can be the crucial factor in the fate of the world or situation. I saw that all of us are more than we seem, when we need to be.

Now when I feel beaten by the world and it can't get any worse I take a very ragged and worn copy of "The Hobbit" to remind me of why I keep my hopes alive.

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Summary: Enchanting Prequel to "Lord Of The Rings"
Review: It's been over twenty years since I last read "The Hobbit"; I wonder why I've waited so long. Although written originally for children, J. R. R. Tolkien's epic tale of the quest undertaken by the hobbit Bilbo Baggins, the wizard Gandalf, and thirteen dwarves is an enchanting saga which should interest adults too. It's a fascinating, often gripping, tale, recounting Bilbo's adventures as he and his companions confront trolls, goblins, giant spiders and unfriendly elves before battling the great dragon Smaug. Bilbo's discovery of the One Ring of Power and his fateful encounter with Gollum is merely a minor aspect of this tale. Fans of "The Lord of the Rings" as well as those interested in reading a great work of fantasy shall not be disappointed with "The Hobbit".

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Summary: Fun & Inspiring Read
Review: The Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, is a character most of us can relate to. He likes to eat and is a bit overweight. Bilbo desires adventure, but he would prefer to stay home and enjoy a quiet life. He prefers the familiar to the unknown. But once in a while something bigger than us gets in the way.

The Hobbit's adventure begins when he is chosen by the wizard Gandalf to be part of a team that travels across Middle Earth to restore the dwarf kingdom of Thorin Oakenshield. The group must travel over the mountains, through a treacherous forest, up another mountain that is inhabited by a terrible dragon, sleigh the dragon, recover the treasure, and restore the kingdom.

This book is the story of how a little Hobbit rises to the occasion, and takes on the challenge. I highly recommend reading this book.

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Summary: I couldn't put it down
Review: I read this book in two weeks, for me that is pretty fast. I loved everything about this book, the adventures, the ending, everything. I can't wait to read the next one Lord of The Rings!!

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Summary: Wonderfully Different from Lord of the Rings
Review: The Hobbit, first published in the mid-1930's, is a wonderfully inventive story. If you're expecting it to be the same style and intensity as Lord of the Rings you may be disappointed. This story, while having it's dramatic moments, is more mellow and tongue-in-cheek than LOTR. In reading this you get the impression that Tolkein was enjoying himself as much as we have enjoyed reading it. I must have read this book at least 15 times between 1975 and 1990. It has been years though, and with the new release of the movie I decided to re-introduce myself to an old friend.

The Hobbit is a tale about Bilbo Baggins (a relatively minor character in LOTR) and his adventures with 13 dwarfs to reclaim their treasure. Initially led by the wizard Gandalf the troop encounter trolls, goblins, elves, giant spiders, and of course THE DRAGON. What I liked the most about the story is that Tolkien really uses his sense of humor throughout, something missing in LOTR. Of course we get to meet two characters who play important roles in LOTR: Elrond, the Elf Lord, and Gollum. The story follow the group from the beginning of their journey in the Shire, their trek across the wilderness where they are waylaid by trolls, and over (and under) the misty mountains where they are captured by goblins. It is here that Bilbo finds 'The Ring' and his life changes forever. After their escape they make their way through mirkwood, where they are first ensnared by spiders and then imprisoned by elves. In both cases Bilbo is able to rescue them. And of course to the journey's end at the Lonely Mountain and their confrontation with Smaug the dragon. The tale ends on a sad yet uplifing note of redemption.

Although you can read Lord of the Rings, or even watch the movie, without reading The Hobbit first why would you want to?It's just much more fun to read this beforehand. I would also recommend "The Simarillon", Tolkien's mythology of middle earth. This book gives you the complete history of the elves and the first two ages, leading up to the events told here.

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Summary: jrr tolkien`s the hobbit
Review: this is a great book. i say *is* because i havn`t finished it yet. but what i have read is great.descriptions of the scenery are remarkably vivid, and you get to know the character`s personality traits. if you want to read an excellent fantasy/adventure story, buy the book!

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Summary: Thrilling, and Exciting!!!
Review: I really liked this book. It was filled with action and excitement, and it makes you want to contenuiosly read. It inspiered me to read the rest of the series witch was the Lord of the Rings.
I think that everyone should experience this journey that the book takes you on. it takes you through dark forests, caves, and you meet goblins, trolls, and elves. But in order to find out what Bilbos adventure is, you have to read it yourself.

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Summary: A Classic Novel of Epic Preportions.
Review: This is J.R.R. Tolkein's first book he made, this is the offical prequel to The Lord of the Rings Trilogy.

This tells the story of a small Furry-Footed yet friendly Hobbit named " Bilbo Baggins" who meets a powerful Wizard named " Gandolf" and his Dwarves then agrees with them to go on a dangerous quest to seek a treasure from the Dragon " Smaug" but on his quest, he faces many dangers such as " Goblins", " Gollum", " Spiders", " Waurgs" ( Wolf-like creatures), " The Elven King" and more.

This is a highly recommended Book for those interested in the world of the Lord of the Rings.

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Summary: An excellent forerunner of the Lord of the Rings!
Review: Long before Frodo gained possession of the One Ring, before the great council in Rivendell or the terrors of the mines of Moria, there was another hobbit, Bilbo Baggins by name, who had his own adventure. This book relates that adventure.
Though it explains various parts of the Lord of the Rings series (such as how Bilbo got the Ring), this is truly a tale independent of the well-known trilogy. Very little of the journey actually deals with the finding of the Ring, and the focus rests on Bilbo and his journey with Gandalf and a troop of dwarves.
The story, as it is told, is of Bilbo's part in a quest to defeat the dragon Smaug and recover lost treasure and land of his dwarven companions'. The tale abounds in adventures, encounters with mystical creatures, hardships, and every other element for which Tolkien's stories are famous.
This book was written for children (the reading being much easier than Tolkien's other works), but is a timeless classic which can doubtless be enjoyed by young and old alike.

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Summary: An Expected Party
Review: What a joy to read, again, J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit. It was read aloud to me in school when I was in Grade Five and it still has the same power to entrance now that I older. In fact, there is a new appreciation for this book as it takes me away from my stuffy adult self, much like Mr. Baggins at the beginning, content in my little hole with my daily routine. I completely forgot that dragons are real, dwarves are surly, goblins are not to be trusted, magic is common, and a ring can begin an adventure. This volume does not have the scope of the trilogy (except in the last chapters) and can fell ever so slightly twee at times but it has enough charm to take one to a magical place. And that, after all, is the joy of reading.