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Summary: great
Review: ...The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien is about a hobbit named Bilbo. In the book the hobbit gets taken on the adventure of his life.
In one of his adventures he meets some trolls that have a cave behind them and he is sent to look in the cave to look. But before he can get into the cave he gets caught by the trolls. The only reason that he was alive was that a wizard saves him.
I thought that this was an exciting and adventurers book. It had a great plot and a great story about wizards, hobbits, dwarfs, goblins, dragons and elves. If you like that kid of thing you should read it. It's great for all ages.
The hobbit was a great book with a fabulous plot. So if you like adventures you should read the book the hobbit by JRR Tolkien. I would recommend this book to people who like fantasy.
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Summary: The Hobbit
Review: The title of my book is "The Hobbit" by JRR Tolkien. It is a fantasy. The setting is middle-earth in mid-evil times. The main characters are a hobbit named Bilbo Bagins a wizerd named Gaddalf and some dwarves Thorin and his thirteen friends. Thorin and his friends ask Bilbo to help them get htere home and there gold back. On the way they meet some giant spiders, Elves and a very angery dragon names Smaug. There is adventure around every corner. If you have not already done so go get this book.
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Summary: The Hobbit by: J.R.R Tolkien
Review: The hobbit is a fiction novel about a hobbit named Bilbo Baggins. It takes place in middle earth, a long, long time ago. The main characters are Bilbo, Gandalf, and twelve dwarves. The head dwarf, Thorin Oakensheild, needs to reclaim his family's lost treasure. Upon doing so they must cross the dark forest of Mirkwood and slay the mighty dragon Smaug, evil gaurdian of their lost treasure. Along the way they must overcome many perils and foes, but they also make a few friends. I thought this book was a real page-turner, very hard to put down. I never knew what was going to happen to Bilbo and the dwarves next, every chapter was a new and exciting adventure. I highly recommend this book to all readers, young and old.
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Summary: Hobbit book reveiw
Review: THE HOBBIT by J.R.R. Tolkien Is a fantastically written fantasy which takes place in a mythical world. The characters include Bilbo Baggins, a stubborn hobbit, a wizard named Gandalf, and twelve dwarves. They are all summoned to go on a wild adventure to gain back possesion of the dwarves stolen gold. What the gang doesn't know is that he will encounter some strange and some wonderful things. This book was one of the best books I have ever read and I recommend this book to all readers.
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Summary: The Hobbit
Review: The book, The Hobbit, is a great book for adventure lovers. I read it as part of my Literature class in The Walker School. This book is about Bilbo Baggins going on a spectacular journey. Bilbo has many problems and also becomes a leader to Gandalf, a wizard, and the dwarves. Bilbo is on a journey to fight Smaug, a dragon, and get his treasure. A lot of troubles arise in this book. Gandalf is my favorite character because when Bilbo and the dwarves are in the trouble, Gandalf saves the day for them. This book is a real page-turner and I recommend it to fantasy book lovers and adventure book lovers. I love J.R.R Tolkien books and this book is good.
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Summary: The Hobbit is a great book!!
Review: The book, The Hobbit, is a great book for adventure lovers. I read it as part of my Literature class. This book is about Bilbo Baggins going on a spectacular journey. Bilbo has many problems and also becomes a leader to Gandalf, a wizard, and the dwarves. Bilbo is on a journey to fight Smaug, a dragon, and get his treasure. A lot of troubles arise in this book. Gandalf is my favorite character because when Bilbo and the dwarves are in the trouble, Gandalf saves the day for them. This book is a real page-turner and I recommend it to fantasy book lovers and adventure book lovers. It was one of the best books I have ever read.
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Summary: A Fun Stroll Through MIddle Earth
Review: For those intimidated by the 1,000+ pages of Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings," "The Hobbit" is a good place to start, as it is one of the easier pieces of work concerning Middle Earth. It is much lighter in tone and full of spectacular moments which range from funny to frightening. "The Hobbit" is a grand adventure for all ages.
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Summary: Description of the "Leatherette Collector's Edition)
Review: ...P>'This deluxe collector's edition of Tolkien's modern classic is boxed and bound in green leatherette with gold and red foil rune stamping on the spine and cover. The text pages are printed in black with green accents. It includes five full page illustrations in full color and many more in two color in addition to Thror's map -- all prepared by the author. J.R.R. Tolkien's own description for the original edition: "If you care for journeys there and back, out of the comfortable Western world, over the edge of the Wild, and home again, and can take an interest in a humble hero (blessed with a little wisdom and a little courage and considerable good luck), here is a record of such a journey and such a traveler. The period is the ancient time between the age of Faerie and the dominion of men, when the famous forest of Mirkwood was still standing, and the mountains were full of danger. In following the path of this humble adventurer, you will learn by the way (as he did) -- if you do not already know all about these things -- much about trolls, goblins, dwarves, and elves, and get some glimpses into the history and politics of a neglected but important period. For Mr. Bilbo Baggins visited various notable persons; conversed with the dragon, Smaug the Magnificent; and was present, rather unwillingly, at the Battle of the Five Armies. This is all the more remarkable, since he was a hobbit. Hobbits have hitherto been passed over in history and legend, perhaps because they as a rule preferred comfort to excitement. But this account, based on his personal memoirs, of the one exciting year in the otherwise quiet life of Mr. Baggins will give you a fair idea of the estimable people now (it is said) becoming rather rare. They do not like noise." '
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Summary: In celebration of parties
Review: J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" is perhaps one of the best-written books about the advantages of having parties. Written relatively early in his days as an Oxford don, "The Hobbit" is a strongly autobiographical novel about Tolkien and his status as a party man. His reputation as a party enthusiast was so secure, in fact, that Tolkien regularly was the host to impromptu parties as other Oxford and even Cambridge professors would appear uninvited at his home with the expectation of a good meal, some beer or wine, and rousing party games.It is such experiences that form the basis for "The Hobbit." A sedentary fellow, much like Tolkien, Bilbo Baggins finds himself the unassuming host of a party of dwarves (more established professors) and the wizard Gandalf (the president of the university). Wooed by promises of great wealth, and strongly encouraged by Gandalf, Bilbo joins the dwarves on a quest to regain their lost ancestral gold, an action that represents Tolkien's own quest for tenure, a position that, once secured, would guarantee him employment, a place to live, social status, and ultimately a healthy retirement package. The story follows Tolkien-as-Bilbo's journey to the heart of the Lonely Mountain, where he must confront the dragon Smaug (the experience of teaching undergraduate and graduate students) and be swept up in the dramatic Battle of Five Armies, a situation not unlike peer review. And in the course of the story, Bilbo acquires a magical Ring that secures his reputation with the dwarves, much as Tolkien's literary and liguistic prowess, developed through education, secured his position in academia. A thoroughly fascinating and enchanting book, "The Hobbit" will have you wishing again and again for the opportunity to attend more parties and, even more, to host them yourself.
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Summary: Leisurly Read
Review: Hobbit is one of the most invaluable and indispensable classics given to the world of literature by Tolkien.
Content: Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit, comfortably residing in his comfortably furnished "hole in the ground". His relaxed life-style, however, is interrupted by the magician Gandalf who enlists Bilbo as a thief. Reluctantly Bilbo sets out on a pilgrimage with 12 elves to recover a stolen treasure from a dragon. While trying to accomplish their mission, the unlucky crew encounters countless adventures imbued with life-threatening dangers. Exceeding the elves' expectations, Bilbo becomes of great use in these predicaments. The final bloody battle is the climax of the book.
The alluring story line is something that will be parted with reluctance. However lighthearted the novel is, there is some profound symbolism and allusions to real facts. e.g. The final battle in the book is a blatant reference to the events of World War One, through which Tolkien has lived. He was obviously against it, as he demonstrates that myriads of decent, innocent people were obliterated. Also, basically the whole book reverberates the theme of maturing, demonstrated in Bilbo as he transforms from a timid creature to a more heroic persona.
Overall:This is a beautifully written book. The writing style used by Tolkien is commendable. The word choice is charming and amiable. The overall style is simple and lucid, but very enthralling and captivating. Definitely something that can be read for leisure. The same can be said of the story-line. It is very solid and well-knit together, there probably isnt a single loophole to taint its value. Filled with wonderful tales of magic and adventure it is second to none in the fantasy class. One of those childhood books that will be fondly remembered later in life. It is only a shame that the sequels to this wonderful fantasy novel have plummeted in the content aspect and the delightful simplicity of Hobbit.
In addition to Hobbit, I would recommend The Chronicles of Narnia.
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