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Summary: The Hobbit
Review: " A whirring noise was heard. A red light touched the points of standing rocks. The dragon came."
How would you like to face a dragon that could smash you with its foot? It wouldn't be very much fun! What if you didn't have a choice? Well that's what happened to Bilbo Baggins who faced one with courage and determination.
In The Hobbit Bilbo Baggins goes on a magical journey through mountains and over plains. Accompanied by dwarves and the wizard Gandalf the Grey he must help recover lost treasure from the dragon Smaug. On his journey he finds a magical ring with surprising powers. When they get to Smaug's lair Bilbo alone must defeat the evil terror of Smaug.
I give this book a 4/5 stars because it's hard to get into. At first, there are lots of new characters you have to get to know. It starts out in Bilbo's Hobbit Hole where nothing but talking goes on. Than they start to journey and slowly the book gets better and better. The Hobbit does pack a lot of action though and the scenes with Smaug are exciting and captivating. I think Tolkien wrote this wrote this book in a great way. He used great descriptions and funny conversation to pull you in.
Bilbo is the most in depth character in the book and as time passes you will learn all of his hopes and dreams. In the beginning, Bilbo is a stuffy, old, boring hobbit who doesn't think twice about going on adventures. As time goes on, he slowly crawls out of his shell and gets braver. At first, the dwarves don't like him because he's boring but when he gets braver and saves their lives, more than once, they start the respect him. Bilbo is a funny, clever, tricky, and witty character who is really fun to read about. In the end, he learns that even though he's small he can do great things to help shape the world.
The best part in The Hobbit is the part where Bilbo confronts the dragon Smaug. Bilbo speaks in riddles and calls himself a "Barrel Rider" which greatly angers Smaug. He also learns of Smaugs weak point by using Smaugs arrogance against him. In the end, Bilbo makes Smaug so mad that Smaug goes on a rampage where he destroys caves and caverns. After, all of this Bilbo learns a valuable lesson, don't anger evil dragons.
I wholly recommend this book for readers ten and over. It is written with powerful words and imagination. Tolkien truly put in heart and soul into writing this book. Readers who love fantasy or mythology would love this book, but so would anyone. This book is definitely worth reading.
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Summary: The Ultimate Hobbit Review Ever
Review: The Hobbit is a story about a hobbit named Bilbo Baggins who gets pulled into an adventure by a jolly wizard named Gandalf. Bilbo and a band of dwarves along with Gandalf set out to steal gold from a dragon named Smaug.
Later in the story Bilbo finds a ring in the minds of a mountain then later discovers he can turn invisible. What is this mysterious ring and will they beat their goal? Read the story to find out. This is a great story with a lot of action and adventure and it is the prelude to the Lord of the Rings series.
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Summary: Alright
Review: This was alright. I read it after i read LOTR which probably wasnt a good idea. But this book overall ok. Its pretty short, but u should check it out.
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Summary: J. R. R. Tolkien's Masterpiece
Review: The Hobbit is a very good book. You can get lost in the reality of it. Tolkien definitley used his imagination for this book but for some reason you can think of it as real. It does start off a little slow and the pages are dense but it is worth the long read because you are enjoying it virtually the whole time. It talks of dragons and mythical creatures such as elves, goblins, giant spiders, and dwarves. The main character is a short, hairy-footed creature called a hobbit named Bilbo. When he get's tangled up in a party of dwarves going on a quest to seek their long lost treasure, Bilbo finds that he has a adventerous fun loving side to him he never fully knew. He encounters many scary things, including a dragon, and works his way through and makes many new friends. I think this book is something you should read.
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Summary: The Prologue To Lord of the Rings
Review: J.R.R. Tolkien created the Lord of the Rings books and then they turned into movies that amazed the world. But, before Lord of the Rings came the Hobbit. The Hobbit introduces Bilbo and Gandalf and all the other people. It's basically the prologue in the Lord of the Rings story. The story starts off with the party Bilbo wasn't expecting. That's why they call it The Unexpected Party. This only introduces the dwarves, Bilbo and Gandalf.
After that, it's trolls, dragons and other mystical beings. Unsurprisingly, Bilbo and the dwarves can slay or escape all of them. But actually, it is kind of a surprising storyline. You won't know what is gonna happen next. But, why is this book good? Well.........
The storyline is awesome and unpredicatable.
You'll learn to like most of the characters, unlike some other stories I've read.
Very big detail lets you see what's happening in your mind.
There's a fat dwarf in it.
But, of course, no novel is PERFECT. Just because The Hobbit is good, doesn't mean it's the best. Why would this book be bad?
Well.........
The first chapter(Unexpected Party) can confuse you at times.
So many characters, you won't know which is which.
The book annoyingly makes you flip back to find stuff you've already read. Well, it did with me.
Thorin constantly reminds us about his past, which is unacceptably boring.
The horrible Barrels Out of Bond chapter goes too far. Barrels swimming across an ocean is NOT exciting.
Despite the many things wrong with this novel, they aren't very horrible things. The cons won't take away one star, giving The Hobbit a 5 star rating.
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Summary: The Hobbit, Action Packed, or Boring?
Review: The Hobbit, by J.R.R Tolkien, is a very interesting book, consisting of imaginative characters, plot line, and story delivery. Although the book had many of the good qualities a book needs, the traveling sequences become long and boring. The reading gets tough in those areas.
Through most of the book, however, I was sucked in by the battles, and the ending face-off against the hordes of creatures.
This book was, for the most part, an easy read. 3 stars.
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Summary: the hunter instinct drawn out into 300 pages
Review: I don't know what it is, but I never really liked or understood the Lord of the Rings movies. Everyone else seemed to love them and I kind of felt left out, so I asked my cousin, a big fan, to explain them to me. He told me to go read The Hobbit.I gave this book a concerted effort, and after plodding through for its 300 pages, I still didn't like it and I'm still pretty confused. The hobbit and these elf guys get together, wander around for most of the book, fight off a few evil things and come back home. I think the reason so many men like this stuff whereas it's harder for some women to get into it is because this is the ultimate appeal to men's hunter instincts. They love stuff like this, chasing around things and fighting things and going off wandering in the woods. I guess I'm the woman who would rather be back gathering berries and looking after the kids. If you don't like Lord of the Rings, chances are you won't like the books either. To all the girls out there who just don't "get" Lord of the Rings, you're not alone! That being said, I'm glad I stuck with this book and read it to the end, if only because so many other books, TV shows, even everyday conversations refer to it. I am reading Stephen King's The Stand right now and he mentions The Hobbit. In fact he says The Hobbit inspired him to write The Stand. It's important to have a knowledge of some of the most influential books out there. It's a necessary book to get through, whether or not you like it.
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Summary: One of the Greatest Fantasy Novels Ever Written
Review: When I was in the seventh grade my English teacher made us read this novel. I am forever indebted to this teacher for introducing me to one of the greatest fantasy novelists of all time. In this delightful tale, Tolkien introduces a new world called "Middle Earth." "Middle Earth" is a place where dwarves, elves, wizards, dragons, and hobbits live. Of course, in this story, Bilbo Baggins is the consummate hobbit who runs off on a dangerous and exciting adventure (something hobbits do not normally do) with a clan of dwarfs. These adventures lead to dangerous encounters with giant spiders, goblins, etc. Moreover, Bilbo encounters an odd slimy creature named Gollum, who possess a ring that holds great magical power (an item which plays a vital role in the trilogy titled "The Lord of the Rings"). Gollum is so obsessed with this ring, which he calls "precious," that he will do anything to get it back from Bilbo (who found it on the ground and later took it from Gollum after a contest of wits and wisdom). Gollum, of course, shows up again in "The Lord of the Rings." Another important character in this enthralling tale is a wizard by the name of Gandalf. Gandalf periodically appears to either help Bilbo and his befriended dwarf companions or he appears to give advice or simply converse with his hobbit friend. This story is very captivating from beginning to end. Actually, there are no dull points in the story line at all. The descriptions of this wonderful imaginary world are very florid and imaginative. Tolkien developed an entire world with maps, alphabets, languages, riddles, and very vivid characters who not only win your heart but wheedle your emotions and imagination. Moreover, the story works well when read aloud to a group of kids (it keeps their attention well). This story is not your typical run-of-the-mill fantasy novel. In fact, much of what is called 'fantasy' today owes a great deal of homage to Tolkien and his creative expertise. Since many fantasy novelists who followed Tolkien borrowed in one way or another from him and his works. Tolkien is a master story teller who has an eye for elaborate detail and sophistication. None of his stories are trite or typical. Tolkien stands in a class all his own. I highly recommend this book.
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Summary: A great and classic tale
Review: There have been few collections that have been held in such high international regard than the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings novels. Even before the LotR movies, Tolkien was synonymous with THE original classic fantasy works and now they're absolutely huge. With this set, you'll get to see what the fuss is all about. The Hobbit is a prequel to the LotR. It is considered a children's tale and indeed Tolkien wrote it for his children. However, it's still very enjoyable for the adult and forms a great, easy introduction the the Middle-Earth universe. It tells the tale of how Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf the wizard and a bunch of dwarves set out to "rescue" a treasure-trove of gold from Smaug the dragon. The journey takes, to my recollection, something in the space of a year. In the course they experience all the classic elements found in a fantasy world - giant monsters, weird and wonderful characters, fantastical battles, spirited and magical helpers and loathsome dungeons. And all this told in the most easygoing and kind-hearted prose imaginable. For more serious fans of the Middle-Earth universe, the linkups to LotR give the tale an extra twist of flavour. It is here that the Ring is first encountered, and it is here that we first feel the breath of the enemy...If you've seen the movies and want to read the books, The Hobbit is a great place to start.
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Summary: The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien
Review: As you read along, the adventures faced by Bilbo Baggins and his merry men, it is as if you have been locked up in a cage with just you and this book and you are on the edge of your seat from the moment you pick it up. Reading along there were times when I couldn't put the book down. It was unreal. You may have experienced battles in other books, but compared to little people of 4ft in height fighting against 10ft people you just it is just unbelievable how they manage to overcome them with victory that is all in mind. You have to read the book to understand the detail that the JRR Tolkien puts into these scenes. I have to say that the reason why I gave this book a four out of five was firstly because of the detail. The expressive words used within the book such as "He came up again spluttering and clinging to the wood like a rat, but for all his efforts h could not scramble on top." The descriptiveness of Bilbo's inability to climb up the tree in the quote is just of the many found in the book. Secondly I am a sucker from adventure stories. If you are like me then this is a book for you. The story goes on and never ends. You are left hanging until the last line. This is a classic in all minds and should not be a book overlooked. It is one for the whole family and I think that everyone should read the series in their lives.
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