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Summary: ~THIS IS A MUST READ BOOK !!!!~
Review: if you like suspence and action read the hobbit its such a good book if you ask anyone who read it they will tell you how great it is!! -L.Potato Chip
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Summary: Prelude to the Ring Trilogy
Review: This is easily a 5-star story, but I can't give it that because the five stars must be reserved for the Lord of The Rings, Tolkien's three-book continuation of the fantasy tale of Hobbits and Middle Earth, which is even better. I can find no way to criticize this book. It is simply marvelous. Bilbo Baggins' adventure to conquer the evil dragon, Smaug is the epitome of fantasy fiction. But as good as it is, the Ring Trilogy is somehow even better. It is possible to read the Ring Trilogy and thoroughly enjoy it without ever having read the Hobbit, but my advice is to read the Hobbit first. It provides a good deal of background so that the later story is easier to follow, plus I feel it's a let-down to read the superior Trilogy first and then follow up with the Hobbit. Then again, that's like trying to decide whether it's better to first wear diamonds or gold, or drive a Ferrarri or Porsche. --Christopher Bonn Jonnes, author of Wake Up Dead.
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Summary: WOWWOWWOWWOWWOWWOWWOWWOW
Review: That's what i felt about this book WOW!
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Summary: It's Grrrrrrrrreat!
Review: This novel is filled with great dialogue and wonderfull characters! The Hobbit, once a normal Hobbit who just likes to live is minding his own business when his dear friend Gandalf knocks upon his door and sugjests an adventure to a far away mountain with a dozen Dwarves! The non-adventureous Hobbit is stubborn at first but decides to venture forth with his new friends. While on the way they run into a few elves and they get captured a few times,,... Run into a few giant spiders who want to suck their internal organs out,,,... AND must defeat a very large, smart, well armored dragon to complete the quest for the the Dwarves lost gold PLUS put up with a bunch of raging goblins, and wolves to finaly live at peace! ( GASP! did it all with one breath!) Well over all this book is VERY good and overall defines fantasy. The characters are well discribed (except the 12 dwarves becuse they would have to write another book they are so complicated! One is fat one is grumpy... I shant say no more) and really come to life! I recomend this book to 12 years or up or for fantasy fanatics like myself! Thank you for reading my review and may the Force be with you! Frans (SnArf)
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Summary: The Hobbit -- A true masterpiece in the fantasy genre
Review: If you wish to read only one Fantasy novel in your life...this is it. Although not a Fantasy genre lover, this book had me totally escape from reality to live the Hobbit's quest. The book abounds with stories, adventures and imagination. It is written with a mastery of the language and for the subtle. This tale amazes the young and enchants the adult. The many character transformations and moral issues presented are very enlightening at any age. A truly engrossing experience. After reading this book you will reflect on it as if you lived the events and emotions of this fantastic adventure.
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Summary: An enchanting and inspiring children's story
Review: I'm writing this review not so much to describe my feelings about the book (I've read it several times, and love the story), but to make an observation. All the good things that I would have said about The Hobbit have already been voiced many times in the positive reviews before this one, so please read some of them for more information about the book. My observation is that the minority of people that disliked the book seem to be very blatantly aggressive in their criticism without providing any substance to support their claims. Perhaps this is the reason so many people have expressed the fact that the poor reviews were not useful to them. I question no one's opinion for what it is, but I do question the way in which they choose to express it. Negative reviews, I think, would be welcome and considered, as long as they were well written and thoughtful, instead of combative and insubstantial in content. The Hobbit is a delightful story, and deserves all the praise it is given in the hundreds of positive reviews here (and many more). Best for children, but good for anyone who likes adventure and lore.
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Summary: The Hobbit is classic; no doubt about it!
Review: The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien, Alan Lee(Illustrator) is not a children's tale as many libraries will have you think. To put this insightful novel, e.g., The Hobbit is to cheapen the deep intricacies that are in included by J.R.R. Tolkien. The Hobbit, is a tale about Bilbo the hobbit changing from a narrow-minded coward to an enlightened adventurer. The ring, which Bilbo steals from Gollum, can be seen as a metaphor for abusing alcohol and drugs. This in itself is a unique concept in fantasy novels that most of the time has very shallow content; a prince is looking for treasure and kills a dragon with no intelligent subplot or insightful comments. Gollum has become so dependent on the ring that it has become part of his personality; when he speaks about the ring it is almost as if its is an essential trait of whom he is as a person. The final battle between the orcs and elves and its destructive nature; can also be seen as Tolkien dealing with his experience during the Great War.
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Summary: The Great Bilbo Baggins
Review: Dwarfs,trolls,and dragons come to life in J.R.R.Tolkens The Hobit .Bilbo never thought would go on a adventure till Gandolf a wizard came across the bridge.Bilbo was sent to get back dwarfs money back.Read this great book.
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Summary: This adventure changed a hobbit. It changed me!
Review: Because of Tolkien's reputation as a master story-teller, I began reading this book with absurdly high expectations. The slow beginning confirmed my suspicions that such high expectations could not possibly be realistic, and I prepared myself to be gloriously disappointed. Quite honestly, by the end of the first chapter I shared the opinion of the protagonist, the hobbit: I was rather unenthusiastic, and doubtful that the "adventure" which lay ahead could truly be as exciting as it promised to be. But Tolkien rarely disappoints. Within pages, along with our hobbit hero, Bilbo Baggins, I found myself launched into the famous fantasy world that is the product of Tolkien's imagination, a world of never-ending adventure, mystery and magic. As I joined the hobbit on his remarkable quest to defeat the dragon Smaug and reconquer the dwarves long-lost treasure, I met a wonderful array of friends and foes - wizards, dwarves, elves, trolls, goblins, and a myriad of other fantastic creatures - and my imagination and interest never waned. By the end of the hobbit's adventure, like Bilbo, I was thoroughly satisfied. At the conclusion, the wizard Gandalf remarks to the hobbit: "My dear Bilbo! Something is the matter with you! You are not the hobbit that you were." Yet it was not only the hobbit that had changed as a result of this adventure. As a reader, I had to confess that I too had changed. My initial lack of enthusiasm had entirely vanished. I had participated in the hobbit's adventures, and like him, returned the better for it. Tolkien's imaginative world is a world so vivid, that you cannot fail to return to the real world a changed person. His descriptive abilities cannot fail to imprint his imaginary world in your memory. This story is not deep, but it is delightful and unforgettable. And like the hobbit, you will return to life the better having read it. What's more, you can go "there and back again" again, and again, because the joy of this fantastic adventure won't quickly wear off. For all ages, this book is eminently readable and re-readable, and belongs on every bookshelf. Don't miss it, because you will miss one of the most enchanting escapes that literature has to offer.
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Summary: Tolkien is The Master Story-Teller....he created the genre
Review: The writings of Professor Tolkien are absolutely Timeless. These books are the gauge by-which all Fantasy books are measured. The Hobbit and The Trilogy have been the Inspiration for decades of works by other authors, yet I have not ever seen these works surpassed by anyone. Terry Brooks is the only author I have read who even compares to J.R.R. Tolkien and his epic style. I became fascinated with The Hobbit and Trilogy when I was in the seventh grade. I borrowed them from a friend and snuck them home. I was completely enthralled with the world Tolkien created. I was not allowed to read anything that was even remotely related to Wizards, Witches, Astrology, D&D, etc., so these books were like nothing I had ever seen, before. I was captivated and felt the call to become a Writer. Previously, the poetry and such that we were studying in school BORED me to tears. I found my schooling to be mind-numbingly BORING and Tolkien became my Inspiration to Learn, create Poetry, Write stories, Study, become an Anthropologist, delve into Masonic Lore and so much more.... Throughout High-School, I had pictures of Prof. Tolkien on my wall and I desired to be like him. Not-only was he the Greatest Fantasy Writer the world has known, but he was "Professor of Anglo-Saxon, at Oxford University, from 1925 to 1945....and professor of English Language and Literature....and a Fellow of Merton College from '45 to his retirement in '59." Check out his translations of (book title:)"Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl, and Sir Orfeo" (J.R.R. Tolkien) Also, Prof. Tolkien wrote wonderful stories like "Smith of Wooten Major (&) Farmer Giles of Ham" for children. Pop those titles into the search box! I can honestly say that reading Tolkien changed my life...for the Better! Tolkien created the highest standards of writing for generations of authors....I am quite sure he would be deeply disappointed with the majority of books published today, with numerous spelling errors and pathetic grammar. I believe Tolkien is a god-send to English teachers. Perhaps, he can still inspire young people to elevate their Writing and English skills, from beyond. I would fight to keep his works on the shelves. I was not allowed to do my Senior Thesis about this author, despite the fact that he is such an amazing author and advocate of Literature. I lost interest in doing my thesis and threw something together at the last minute. Perhaps teachers should Recognize the potential for inspiring youth, via the works of J.R.R. Tolkien.
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