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Summary: An Excellent Book
Review: THE HOBBIT is a must-read for everyone who loves fantasy and adventure in a novel. In it, Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit (a good natured creature about half the height of humans) sets out on an adventure with a band of 13 dwarves and a wizard. This is a journey to regain the treasure stolen from the dwarves by a dragon. In it, Bilbo comes across elves, evil goblins, angry wolves, and much more. In the end, when they finally reach the dragon, surprising events occur that put a twist in the well-thought-out plot. The book is described so well you feel as if you are part of the adventure. You also get to know Bilbo and his friends as if you really met them. As a delightful prelude to Tolkien's famous trilogy THE LORD OF THE RINGS, it can be enjoyed by both adults and older children. Personally, it is one of my favorites, and I would recommend it to anyone.
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Summary: A better book then some I've read
Review: This book was great. Bilbo Baggins was a perfect character for this book.At first he seems like a coward at heart, then he becomes a fighter when he sees how much he is needed. The plot was interesting, Gandalf meets Bilbo, and so do dwarfes. Bilbo goes out and faces trolls,Gollum, and other funny things. If you would like to read a really good book, read this.
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Summary: A Pleasant Surprise
Review: I resisted reading this book for a long time. To be honest, I was biased against fantasy and science fiction; believing they were not "real" literature. If it hadn't been for the upcoming movie, I probably wouldn't have picked up "The Hobbit," which a friend recommended I read before plunging into the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. I'm glad I did. From the beginning I was enthralled with the characters as well as the tale, and soon found I was reading it while walking home from work, on the stairmaster at the gym, and at night when I should have been sleeping. Tolkien imagined an amazing world, and then popolated it with likable characters and creatures, with just enough adventure mixed in to keep the pages turning. "The Hobbit" got me hooked, and I'm already starting the trilogy that constitutes "The Lord of the Rings."
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Summary: A great book, must read
Review: The hobbit is maybe the best way to enter the world of Fantasy, it is one of the first books of the genere, and everyone eho writes today a fantasy book - takes something from it. I first heard the book from my father who read a chapter to me me every night, since then I have read it again many times, and was amazed each time again from the world J.R.R. tolkien created. It is a delitfullbook read with many well done characters and great advntures. If you have even a slight interest in entering the world of fantasy, I can't think of a better way...
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Summary: One of the Greatest Fantasies Ever!
Review: This book was wonderfull! Like the person who previously reviewed it my only regret is not reading it sooner! This is the thrilling and mystical story of a respectiful and sqeamish little hobbit named Bilbo Baggins of Bagshot row who is visited one day by an extrodinarly renowned wizard selling, er, adventures and eventually somewhat " tricking " Bilbo into accompaning thirteen easily likable dwarves in their quest to reclaim their lost gold. I won't tell any more, for that would ruin it but it is a wonderfull and whimsical story that sweeps you away from your troubles into the land og wargs and wizards and things as evil Goblins and as good as Elrond the occupant of the last homely house in the mysty mountains. I will probably read this book again one day because it is wonderfull. J.R.R Tolkien was one of the most original and creative writers ever with his brilliant poetry and songs and descriptions of far off places of fear and brilliance. In short buy this booka nd read it, you won't reqret it.
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Summary: This is the one that started it all.
Review: This is the first one in a series that really started the entire fantasy craze. The Hobbit and the subsequent Lord of the Ring Series really launched an entire generation of Fantasy readers. I loved this book as well as the books that followed. While this is more light hearted than the ones that follow, it certainly is just as great as the others.
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Summary: A Delightful Read
Review: The Hobbit is a whimsical tale of adventure spun from the wildly imaginative mind of J.R.R. Tolkien, creator of Middle-Earth. It stars an unlikely hero, a hobbit named Bilbo Baggins who is content living out the quiet life in his warm and cozy hobbit-hole. Until one day a wise and mysterious wizard, Gandalf, and thirteen lively dwarves unexpectedly disrupt his life. They manage to recruit Bilbo as a burglar to help them with their quest to The Mountain where they plan to reclaim their lost treasure, stolen (and now guarded) by a fierce dragon. Throughout their journey they encounter many dangerous obstacles, including trolls, goblins, riddle solving, spiders, and of course, the fearsome dragon, Smaug the Magnificent. Portions of the book drag, but overall The Hobbit is a captivating read. It may have been written for children ages 9-12, but the Hobbit is the first fantasy novel of its kind, cleverly capturing the hearts of both young and old.
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Summary: Horrible
Review: Wow .. this is the worst book I've ever read!! I would NEVER ever tell anyone to read this! It's just so weird and BORING. Don't waste your money! AHH .. I hated this book with a passion!
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Summary: A wonderful tale
Review: This captivating little book never ceased to keep me reading. I loved the style and the way in which the story was presented. The adventures in which Bilbo becomes involved in are ever amusing. This book is a wonderful read for anyone of any age. Bilbo is a wonderful and lovable character. I am looking forward to reading the Lord of the Rings Trilogy.
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Summary: The road to Hobbiton
Review: This is a classic, a must read for anyone who loves fantasy. From start to end, the Hobbit never seases to amaze and delight. With a cast fo characters, ranging from Gandolf, a wizard to Smaug, a dragon, the reader is taken through the ups and downs of the adventure. I would have to say that my favorite part was where Gollum was challenging Bilbo, the hero of this book, to a game of riddles. Here is where the real story begins as Bilbo finds a ring, that Gollum refers to as his precious. This is the best written and thought of book of its kind. A must read for anyone. I give it four stars.
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