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Summary: Greatest Fantasy Novel of all Times
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 Gandolf. Gandolf 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. 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.
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Summary: A Delightful Prelude to "Lord of the Rings"
Review: "The Hobbit or There and Back Again" by J.R.R. Tolkien is the prequel to his blockbuster hit "Lord of the Rings". A must read for anyone who is a LOTR fan like me. This epic fantasy introduces the world of hobbits in Middle-Earth and one in particular Bilbo Baggins of the Shire. Bilbo lives comfortably on six meals a day in his hobbit hole under the hill in Bag-End. Not one to consider himself adventurous Bilbo with the nudging of his friend the Wizard Gandalf the Grey accompanies thirteen dwarves (Thorin, Balin, Dwalin, Kili, Fili, Dori, Nori, Ori, Oin, Gloin, Bifur, Bofur and Bombur) on a quest to reclaim their lost treasure from the dragon Smaug in the Lonely Mountain. Known as the Burglar Bilbo encounters many strange creatures including pony eating goblins, wargs, wolves, giant eagles, wood elves, man eating spiders, a talking dragon and Gollum. While lost in the Misty Mountains, Bilbo finds a golden ring. To hearing the cries of the creature Gollum he puts the ring in his pocket. Gollum has lost his precious (the ring). Upon meeting, Bilbo and Gollum strike a deal. They will play a riddling game. If Bilbo wins, Gollum will lead him out of the mountains. If Gollum wins, he gets to eat Bilbo. Although Bilbo wins, Gollum has no intention of helping Bilbo when suddenly the ring finds its way to Bilbo's hand and puff...he disappears. He becomes invisible. Bilbo uses this ability to escape the Misty Mountains with its goblins and many other pickles he will find himself in throughout the rest of his adventure to Mirkwood, Lake-town and the Lonely Mountain. Although this is a fantasy novel, it is not necessarily appropriate for small children. It is more for adults, teenagers and older children.
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Summary: The Hobbit
Review: This is an adventure/fantasy type of book with dragons, elves, dwarves, and other creative characters. The book starts out in Middle Earth, in a town called The Shire. Bilbo Baggins, a respectable hobbit is living in quiet comfort. Hobbits are not supposed to have adventures or do anything out of the ordinary. His normal routines are upset when a wizard, Gandalf the Grey, comes knocking on his door. Gandalf brings 13 dwarves, and an adventure. Their task is to reclaim treasures that the evil dragon, Smaug, had taken from their ancestors. At first Bilbo is reluctant to go, but soon the draw of the adventure pulls him in.Along the way, the group meets all sorts of evil creatures, orcs, goblins, and of course Gollum. Bilbo meets Gollum when he becomes separated from Gandalf and the dwarves underneath the mountain. Bilbo also finds the ring. He finds it near Gollum's lair, and unknowingly takes it. Soon he discovers what it does, and escapes out of the mountain and becomes reunited with the group. They continue into the mountain to encounter Smaug's lair and take back their treasure. Bilbo returns to the Shire with gold, and jewels, and a more "precious" treasure.
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Summary: Simply put, a marvellous story!
Review: The Hobbit is a masterpiece of Fantasy literature. It combines elements of drama, comedy, suspense and adventure to bring your emotions to the surface. The book appeals to fans of the Fantasy genre of almost all ages. The grandfather-telling prose in which The Hobbit is written will appeal to adolescents while the sheer language, storyline and myths that Tolkien has created will surely entice the adult readers. In the opinion of this reviewer, no Fantasy fiction author gives as vivid depictions of all aspects of environments, characters and story as well as Tolkien. So much, in fact, that many popular authors since have tried to parallel Tolkien's writing style. The Hobbit (and The Lord of the Rings) is the echelon of every Fantasy book written since and should belong in every Fantasy liturature reader's library. This reviewer strongly recommends the 1997 edition of The Hobbit which marks the 60th anniversary of the first edition. The book is in beautiful hardcover format filled with lavishly painted illustrations by noted Norse myth artist Alan Lee. The illustrations serve as a wonderful supplement to an already well depicted story. The paper and typeface used in this particular edition is of the highest quality and will last for generations to come. It is wrapped nicely in a glossy paper sleeve, edged with gold foil on the top and bottom in which ancient runes of old are scribed. The sleeve is also adorned with one of the many beautiful paintings of Lee. In conclusion, please be sure to make it a point to read The Hobbit if you have not already done so. If you have had a chance to read it, you will have been rewarded with an incredible journey of the mind and will most likely want to read it again and again during the course of your lifetime, with each reading giving you a greater appreciation for Tolkien's talent.
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Summary: The best book ever written published in a beautiful format
Review: Tolkien's Hobbit takes the imagination on a wonderful flight
of fantasy. I read this book on a yearly basis and each year I am delighted and captivated by the world of Bilbo
Baggins.
Bilbo is a reluctant member of an adventure that will forever change his life and the lives of those around him.
He accompanies 13 dwarves on a mission to reclaim the gold
and mountain kingdom of their ancestors from the dragon, Smaug. They have many adventures and mishaps on their journey to the lonely mountain including the climactic battle of five armies. Bilbo finds a magic ring along the way which
leads, not only to a rise in his stature, but also to a new
adventure for his friends in "The Lord of the Rings."
Tolkien is a master storyteller and the depth of his skill
is best seen in this tale. In the following trilogy, "The
Lord of the Rings" the story is continued, but the sheer
delight of "The Hobbit" is never fully recaptured.
This collector's edition is beautifully bound. Even more
enjoyable are the illustrations and paintings by the author
himself.
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Summary: A good review
Review: The Hobbit, By J.R.R. Tolkein, is a book for everyone. It has comedy, jokes and riddles along with suspense and adventure for those who seek a good page turner. Tolkein tells you how the hobbit, Bilbo, came of the ring and had thirteen other companions to help find what the ring could do. It tells of their adventures against the giant spiders, evil wolves, orcs and much, much more. Even though he first wishes that he was home by his warm fire and on his soft bed, this adventure changes his life and the lives of his companions. I myself have never read a book like THE HOBBIT, and hope to have the pleasure of talking to more of the fans of this book because in my opinion it is one of the worlds' finest.
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Summary: The Hobbit
Review: Those who did not like "The Hobbit"--and I was surprised how many didn't like it--seem to have missed the point. Either they did not really read it or read it very superficially. The author was a professor of Anglo-Saxon and Old Norse, and he took many of the elements of the story--including, for example, the dwarves' names, the the theft of the dragon's cup, and trolls that cannot stand daylight--from the legends and myths of those cultures. Basically, the story is one of a well-to-do middle-aged bachelor (50--which isn't as old for a hobbit as it is for a human, as they live on the average about half again as long as we do) who lives a comfortable, snug, smug existance in the beautiful home his parents--he was an only child--had built. Then, along come thirteen dwarves and a wizard who take him out of that narrow existance and show him a great, big world out there; some of it is beautiful, some of it is horrible, but all of it is exciting; along the way he finds that he's a lot braver and a lot cleverer than he thought he was. He comes home, to his old life, but not the same. The book is all about growing up, maturing, pushing your limits. It is also about the futility of lust for material gain and the horror of war. You don't have to like it; nobody said that you HAVE TO like anyting. But don't say that it is 'pointless' or 'without substance'; to do so will tell more about your intellectual vacuity than about anything else.
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Summary: There and back again
Review: To start off with, THIS BOOK IS AWSOME!!!!! Anyone who knows how to read should read this book. It is so cool. It's about this hobbit named Bilbo, and he loves peace and quiet. Until one day he gets a visit from an old friend Gandalf, the wise wizard. Then everything changes. Eventually one thing leads to another, and he, seven dwarves, and Gandalf are on a wondrous adventure. They battle orcs and wargs, and many other exciting things.
Well in conclusion I must say that this is not your typical adventure/fantasy book. Every boy and girl should read it. I hope you enjoyed my review.
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Summary: The Hobbit Book Review
Review: The Hobbit Book Review
By Peter
The Hobbit is a story about Bilbo Baggins. Bilbo is a hobbit from Bag-end, a place in the Middle Ages. Hobbits are smaller that you and I. They don't wear shoes because they have hairy feet. Their houses are called hobbit holes. They are holes in the ground (hill). One nice day in May Bilbo gets an unusual visitor. The guest is unusual because it just so happens that he is a very powerful wizard named Gandalf. The hobbit knew the wizard because when he was young the wizard came to Bag-end to meet old friends and make fireworks. Gandalf was an old friend of the Took family and Bilbo's mother. He and the Took family used to go on all sorts of adventures. Obviously the Took's weren't hobbits because generally most hobbits enjoy peace and tranquility. Little did Bilbo know he was about to embark on an amazing quest along with thirteen dwarves and of course Gandolf. Soon he will be battling with goblins, Gullem, orcs, giant spiders, and Smaug the dragon. All he has to help him along are his friends, Spike the sword, and his very unusual ring.
The Hobbit is a great book to me because it is full of magic, battle, legends, and many unusual creatures. I would absolutely recommend this tale to anybody that wants adventure and fantasy.
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Summary: A Fantasy Masterpiece
Review: J.R.R Tolkien has written a masterpiece enjoyed by both children and adults. The Hobbit is a classic fantasy adventure of an ordinary, well-respected hobbit going on a dangerous adventure. The Hobbit shows what a just one tiny little hobbit can do. In the beginning Bilbo Baggins is unaccepted by his companions and is considered to be useless, but the discovery of a magic ring changes this all. Now Bilbo has the power of invisibility, making him an excellent thief. He helps the dwarfs escape from trouble at the time they need him most. The Hobbit explains how Bilbo got the one ring and introduces a few characters from The Lord of the Rings series. The Hobbit is an exciting story about thirteen dwarfs, a hobbit, and a wizard going to reclaim their fortune from an evil foe.
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