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Summary: The Book everyone must read.
Review: It is not a fantasy book. It is not a book that you read just for fun. This a book of lore, where everyone can find answers to all questions. This book gives you clear understanding of what is good and what is evil. Actually, it was not written by Tolkien - he just translated it fron The Red Book of Westmarch, the Cronicles of the Shire and the Middle-earth. Have you ever wondered how a small weak creture can change world's history? Read this book, which is just a foreword to the great epic of 'The Lord of the Rings' and'Silmarillion'
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Summary: This is a wonderful book for all ages.
Review: This is the most wonderful I have ever read. It is a science fiction book about a hobbit (small people) who
goes on an adventure and tries to free the world of an evil dragon. In this epic, the hobbit is accompanied by 13 dwarves and a wizard. As they leave, Bilbo(the hobbit) is
worried about not eating six meals a day. In the end, he
becomes a very bold warrior. I am an eleven year old boy and recommend this book to all who
like a good tale!
By: ANDREW DAVIS
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Summary: I think that this book is very good!!
Review: The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien is very exiting and imaginative.
It contains adventure, horror, trust, hope, and dispair...
with a little bit of gold and greed. I enjoyed this book immensely.
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Summary: What does a home-loving hobbit do when hungry visitors call?
Review: If he's Bilbo Baggins, he feeds them then joins the party of dwarves and their cowled friendGandalf on their travels across the Misty Mountains and Mirkwood to meet the dragon Smaug and reclaim the dwarves' treasure.En route our short hairy hero with the fuzzy feet shows some hobbit feats unexpected by the dwarves, fairies, goblins, trolls and others. High adventure for readers of any age awaits in these pages. An example, from my dog eared copy: While seeking shelter in a cave from a storm, Bilbo "dreamed that the floor of the cave was giving way, and he was slipping--beginning to fall down, down, goodness knows where to. At that he woke up with a horrible start, and found that part of his dream was true. A crack had opened at the back of the cave, and was already a wide passage. He was just in time to see the last of the ponies' tails disappearing into it. Of course he gave a very loud yell, as loud a yell as a hobbit can give, which is surprising for their size. Out jumped the goblins, big goblins, great ugly-looking goblins, lots of goblins, before you could say 'rocks and blocks.' There were six to each dwarf, at least, and two for Bilbo; and they were grabbed and carried through the crack before you could yell 'tinder and flint.'" The Hobbit is unparalleled as a fantasy children's book, and is adored by adults as well. It's even better when you read it to your kids!
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Summary: One of the best books I've ever read!
Review: Of all the fantasy books I've read, the Hobbit is one of the best. J.R.R. Tolkien takes a nice, quiet creature such as a hobbit and creates an
exciting, enchanting, and all around enjoyable adventure, complete with horrible monsters, fire breathing dragons, dark forests, Elven castles, dwarves, giant spiders, and breath taking battles.
And along the story you get to know the characters, as if its not a book but an adventure with friends. From the moment you start reading the book Tolkien's special
style captures the imagination, making you want to keep reading it to the very end. If you have any interest in fantasy or mythology,
or if you just want to read a good book, The Hobbit or There and Back Again is the book for you.
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Summary: A fantastic fantasy!
Review: This is a good one, this book. The Hobbit's title character, Bilbo, is a vertically impaired stout little creature of middle earth. His, as well as the entire race of Hobbit's philosophy is one of rest and good food (one I like a lot!) He intends fully on fullfilling this lifestyle, until one day a party of treasure hunters show up at his door and he is pulled into the adventure of a lifetime. This is an absolute fabulous fantasy book! Bilbo is one of the most likeable, (yet unlikely) heroes of all times! There are also many other fun characters, like Smog the dragon, Gollum and his "precious", and the dwarf treasure seekers. J.R.R. Tolkien is truly the master of the old time fantasy
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Summary: The book that started the Fantasy genre!!
Review: This book is a delightful blending of fantasy and adventure."The Hobbit" was written before fantasy became a well-established category of literature. J.R.R. Tolkien created a mythical realm called Middle Earth. In it live elves, dwarves, dragons, men, and, of course, hobbits. Hobbits are wonderful little folk that you will enjoy reading about over and over. "The Hobbit" is a tale about a peculiar little hobbit by the name of Bilbo Baggins. Bilbo, unlike most of his friends, enjoys the company of elves and wizards. This book is the tale of one hobbit's dreams of becoming "more."
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Summary: My Book Review
Review: The Hobbit.J.R.R.Tolkien.United States- New York.Ballantine Books.1937, 1938, and 1966.287 pages.My attention was grabbed, my mind was stretched, and my thoughts were taken to amazing enchanting places. Reading "The Hobbit" was not only and intriguing experience, but kept me wanting more and more. When a timid, respectable creature called a hobbit is talked into going on a wild, dangerous quest by a wizard by the name of Gandalf, Bilbo's cozy, quiet lifestyle is drastically changed. J.R.R. Tolkien is an incredible story teller, and his studies of ancient languages and his life in Britain influenced and enhanced the ideas and characters in the book. The fictional land of Middle-Earth in which the story takes place is magical and sometimes evil. Bilbo Baggins leaves the comfortable, beautiful shire to embark on a journey in the midst of danger and evil, and along the way he is transformed into a hero.
By the author showing Bilbo's development into a hero, he proves that ordinary people can overcome obstacles and also develop into heroes. Bilbo started off as a weakling. He was surrounded by luxury and a wide array of foods, but after he got over the shocking news, he accepted Gandalf's request for him to be the "burglar" of the quest, and from then on he got increasingly courageous. By the end of the journey, he had accomplished so much. He had confronted the trolls, escaped from Gollum and stolen his ring, slaying a giant spider, rescuing the dwarves from Mirkwood, and even coming face to face with a treacherous, gold-stealing dragon named Smaug. All of these things molded him into a hero, not to mention helping the dwarves regain their stolen wealth, and making the area surrounding Lonely Mountain safe again.
When the author wrote this book, he was looking past its enchanting tale to the trilogy to come known as "The Lord of the Rings." This book is the solid foundation of which all of those books follow. This book really emphasizes the character development of the main character, Bilbo. It is interesting the way the author created the creatures of middle earth in that all hobbits are good, but all goblins are evil, and the personality of someone differed according to their family. Bilbo Baggins is heir to the Tooks, who are more adventurous, and the Baggins's, who are very respectable and would never take part in such radical happenings. Throughout the story he sometimes switches back and forth between each family's point of view, but for him to reach his full potential he must be like the Tooks so he can be courageous and unafraid to partake in the great quest for the dwarves stolen gold. In the book I also noticed that there is a constant struggle between good and evil. The magic ring that Bilbo acquires from a hideous creature named Gollum in the darkness of a deep tunneling cave, affects him in a powerful way. The ring he found allows him to disappear instantly when he puts it on his finger. Although he thinks this is very useful, the ring is evil and Bilbo becomes addicted to it and always keeps it with him.
"The Hobbit" is a good, original read, but it obviously lacks realism because of it's out of this world setting and characters. That's not so bad though because it is fun reading about something that is completely made up, so you can leave your present state of mind and just relax and enjoy the book. J.R.R. Tolkien had a very smart way of writing which is shown in the elaborate details he put into each creature and the way he made everything come together in a complete way at the end but at the same time made you want to read "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy. I did not detect any flaws in the plot, but then again I wasn't really looking for them because I was so caught up in the story. I have never read a book that has a similar subject as "The Hobbit" because it is so unique, so it makes it difficult to compare it to other books in that way. Relating to the book can be done only by the underlying tones, not the actual events since it is a fantasy. The forces of good and evil is something that I can relate to because we all know what right and wrong is, and the consequences of each kind of action. I thought the book was well-written and very amusing and fun to read and I would recommend it to anyone.
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Summary: The one
Review: I first read the Hobbit along with the Lord of the Rings and the histories (Similitron) etc. back in the third grade. And every year since. I have read at least 10 different versions and this is the best yet. The quality is simply unreal. The art in the book is wonderful. If you like the Lord of the Rings this is the version of The Hobbit to get. I also have the Lord of the Rings collectors edition. BUY IT!
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Summary: Very Pleased!
Review: I knew when I ordered the book that it was hard back, but when I opened the box and there was this beautiful green box with a very beautiful green book inside with a picture and the gold writing around the edge I was very pleased. It was much more than I was expecting. There are pictures inside that are illistrated by the author. This book has most definatly lived up to "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings" legacy. It is truly a beautiful book!
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