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Summary: A great and classic tale
Review: There have been few collections that have been held in such high international regard than the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings novels. Even before the LotR movies, Tolkien was synonymous with THE original classic fantasy works and now they're absolutely huge. With this set, you'll get to see what the fuss is all about.The Hobbit is a prequel to the LotR. It is considered a children's tale and indeed Tolkien wrote it for his children. However, it's still very enjoyable for the adult and forms a great, easy introduction the the Middle-Earth universe. It tells the tale of how Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf the wizard and a bunch of dwarves set out to "rescue" a treasure-trove of gold from Smaug the dragon. The journey takes, to my recollection, something in the space of a year. In the course they experience all the classic elements found in a fantasy world - giant monsters, weird and wonderful characters, fantastical battles, spirited and magical helpers and loathsome dungeons. And all this told in the most easygoing and kind-hearted prose imaginable. For more serious fans of the Middle-Earth universe, the linkups to LotR give the tale an extra twist of flavour. It is here that the Ring is first encountered, and it is here that we first feel the breath of the enemy...If you've seen the movies and want to read the books, The Hobbit is a great place to start.
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Summary: The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien
Review: As you read along, the adventures faced by Bilbo Baggins and his merry men, it is as if you have been locked up in a cage with just you and this book and you are on the edge of your seat from the moment you pick it up. Reading along there were times when I couldn't put the book down. It was unreal. You may have experienced battles in other books, but compared to little people of 4ft in height fighting against 10ft people you just it is just unbelievable how they manage to overcome them with victory that is all in mind. You have to read the book to understand the detail that the JRR Tolkien puts into these scenes. I have to say that the reason why I gave this book a four out of five was firstly because of the detail. The expressive words used within the book such as "He came up again spluttering and clinging to the wood like a rat, but for all his efforts h could not scramble on top." The descriptiveness of Bilbo's inability to climb up the tree in the quote is just of the many found in the book. Secondly I am a sucker from adventure stories. If you are like me then this is a book for you. The story goes on and never ends. You are left hanging until the last line. This is a classic in all minds and should not be a book overlooked. It is one for the whole family and I think that everyone should read the series in their lives.
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Summary: The Crappit
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Summary: Audio Book is Great!, Almost better than the Book
Review: If you travel alot, like I do, you spend a lot of time looking for good quality audio books. This reading of The Hobbit is unabridged so it doesn't miss a thing. Although this audio book is not dramatized, the reading is so skillful that you almost hear the action not just the words being spoken. If you have seen the Lord of the Rings Movies or read the books, then you will love listening to this most excellent audio performance of the Hobbit, which is the prequel to the LOTR trilogy. A must have for anyone's audio book library.
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Summary: The best book yet
Review: The Hobbit is an intriguing tale of a far away land. The book is about a hobbit named Bilbo's adventures through Middle Earth. Bilbo runs in to all kind of troubles and in the end has to battle many foes. I think this book is the most exciting book I have ever read.
There were no parts I did not like, but I can tell you my favorite part. I guess I would say my favorite part of this book is when Bilbo is in the forest trying to get help from the elves. I think everyone should read this book!
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Summary: A Great Read!!!!!
Review: Don't get me wrong, Lord of the Rings is a great book, but the Hobbit is better in some ways. The book has a humor and a charm that LOTR seems to lack. The way it is written seems to be smoother than LOTR. This book is a classic and I highly recommend it.
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Summary: The unoverlookable prequel to The Lord of the Rings.
Review: This is the story of Bilbo Baggins, a well-off, quiet little halfling (a Hobbit) who'd never wanted any adventures in his life, and of how he became the reluctant participant in a perilous treasure hunt. It all began one afternoon, when Gandalf the wizard came knocking at the round door of his cosy Hobbit Hole. The next morning, thirteen dwarves were crowding his living-room and enrolling him to steal the gold guarded under the lonely Mountain by Smaug, the last of the great dragons. So off he went, through forests old and mountains cold, deceiving trolls, solving riddles in the dark, escaping from goblins and elves, and most of the time rescuing the dwarves from the many perils he himself inadvertenly put them in, thanks to a magical ring he found in Gollum's cave, a ring that has to power to render him invisible. This was the second time I read The Hobbit, and looking at it now with the critical eye of the (amateur) reviewer, I'm afraid to admit I was somewhat annoyed at the beginning by Tolkien's paternalistic tone, by how he sometimes addresses the reader and makes references to the real world, or hints at what's coming up later in the story. This makes the book seem clearly targeted to a young audience, and indeed, The Hobbit would be perfect for reading aloud to a child. However, this tone changes in the course of the story, and especially during the final Battle of the Five Armies, where it reaches a more epic scope, more suitable for young adults. Mark you, I'm not saying I didn't like it, but was just slightliy disappointed not to enjoy it as much as I thought I would. Oh, the heresy!
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Summary: Definitely worth reading...
Review: The Hobbit is one of those novels that I'd put off reading for a long time. I often had difficulty getting past the first few pages. This isn't my sort of read, for I've never been into this sort of fantasy-and-magic-realism-for-children genre. But then I couldn't put it down the second I decided to give it a whirl. The Hobbit is a well written, engaging, and oftentimes humorous work of fantasy. It is aimed at a youthful audience and I think it would be a marvelous next step for Harry Potter fanatics. That is if said fanatics hadn't read this classic gem beforehand. In any event, this novel is far better written than the aforementioned popular series. This book is a wonderful revelation and I recommend it. You won't be able to put it down once you get into it.
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Summary: The Extremely Necessary Intro to the Lord of the Rings
Review: This is the book that changed my mind about books. In high school we had to choose a book to report on, and a friend said The Hobbit was kind of interesting, so that's the one I chose. To say I was happy with my choice would be a gross understatement. From the first page my imagination seemed to mesh perfectly with Tolkien's world, and without the "speed of absorption" imposed by a movie, I was wonderfully soaking up all the detail that Tolkien includes in all his works. I was there. I could go on and on, but this is fantasy at its best. And, I feel, that reading it better readies you for the presently popular Lord of the Rings -- it makes the movies all the more clearer, richer, deeper. An excellent fantasy classic.
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Summary: What an Adventure!
Review: Wow! While I was reading this book I continually asked myself "why didn't I read this book any soon?". It's great. I'm not a big fan of the fantasy genre, but loving the Lord of the Rings movies, I wanted to read the books and began with this one. The story is jammed pack with action and really heroic moments. My favorite thing, however, is the writing. Tolkien just has a great way of writing and telling the story, and that is what really drew me into the book. I would highly recommend this book to anybody! especially those who are a fan of the movies and have not read the books!!
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