Reviews with content warning for War - El Hobbit

Revisiting this series after a while! Tolkien’s world building is incredible, with a mix of loveable characters and an adventure of turns and twists. Was gifted this book series by my uncle as a kid, and only recently found out the copies were my mum’s from the 80’s! Makes me cherish them even more now :0)

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adventurous dark funny hopeful lighthearted tense medium-paced

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jeynonymous's review against another edition

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adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Hate the live action abomination, this, however, is one of my all time favorite books. A traveling adventure story told well with a lot of humor while still having dramatic moments and real stakes. I honestly wish tLotR read more like this book does but different strokes for different folks, as they say.

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michelles_book_nook's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

⚠️ CW: war, violence, death and fatphobia ⚠️ If you've never delved into the world Middle Earth and you love a good fantasy then there is no better classic to read than anything by Tolkien. Bilbo Baggins is the last person you'd expect to go on an adventure. He enjoys a quiet, unambitious life, rarely travelling further than his pantry. Until one day a wizard arrives on his doorstep. Accompanied by a band of dwarves, Gandalf, the wizard asks Bilbo to join him on a quest to raid the treasure of the great dragon Smaug. But to reach Smaug's lair under the Lonely Mountain, the adventurers will have to travel into the wild, braving trolls and goblins, ancient magic and fiendish evil. This book, and anything written by Tolkien, will always be a masterpiece in my opinion. From his immense world building, to his incredible character development, to his overall story telling. I love everything about his books. This one is such a great adventure, and even though it is a re-read for me I still couldn't help staying up late and binging it like I did the very first time I read it because it's just so enthralling. Also I love that it has some really powerful undertones and messages. Overall, if you're a fantasy lover then I highly recommend this book.

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maddypat's review against another edition

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adventurous lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I can't believe it took me 26 years of being alive on god's green earth before I read The Hobbit. This story is DELIGHTFUL!!! I would have crushed this book in only a couple days if it wasn't for how busy of a week it was -- and honestly, the fact I finished it in just a week considering how little time I had is a testament to how great this book is. I don't have to go on, it's a cozy, adventurous, and unbelievably fun classic and everyone should have the pleasure of reading The Hobbit :)

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madamenovelist's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny inspiring lighthearted relaxing sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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val_theburrowofstories's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

I’ve been pushing and pushing to finish the review of this book and say goodbye because I don’t want it to be over, even when it’s been a week and I’ve already finished this book and have watched the movies again, but I think it’s time. Remember I’m not here trying to be one of those men who super analyze it and sounds like a professional reviewer lol I’m just a girl-

I’m really not sure about the rating because it could be 4 stars for me but with the incredibly amazing narration of Andy Serkis I want to give it 5 stars, so maybe 4.5 ⭐.

When I watched the movies (The Hobbit and LOTR) for the first time exactly 2 years ago I knew I wanted to read the books and see what details are missing or what are some things that changed in the adaptation, and so that lead me to finally pick up the book in 2024.

The dwarves made me laugh so much, I love the journey and how they overcame the obstacles, I love Bilbo and his big heart always ready to help even when he’s doubted or underappreciated, also there were some aspects that made me relate to Bilbo.

When I re watched the movies I loved noticing the scenes that were in the book but not in the adaptation and how they changed some things and I still love it even more (unpopular opinion, I actually LOVE the movies so much)

I think if I would’ve read this book on my own I would’ve still enjoy it but I would’ve find the pace a little slow because of the writing.

But I really think that listening to The Hobbit with the narration of Andy Serkis was such an experience and it made this book way more magical and especial. I can’t begin to tell you how grateful I am that this is how I read the book. And I’ve found out that there’s new audiobooks where he narrates the LOTR books too so I can’t wait to read them!

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