The Hobbit
By J. R. R. Tolkien
- Release Date: 2012-02-15
- Genre: Fiction for Young Adults
Description
J.R.R. Tolkien's classic prelude to his Lord of the Rings trilogy...
Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely traveling any farther than his pantry or cellar. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard Gandalf and a company of dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day to whisk him away on an adventure. They have launched a plot to raid the treasure hoard guarded by Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon. Bilbo reluctantly joins their quest, unaware that on his journey to the Lonely Mountain he will encounter both a magic ring and a frightening creature known as Gollum.
Written for J.R.R. Tolkien's own children, The Hobbit has sold many millions of copies worldwide and established itself as a modern classic.
Reviews
My friend pushed me to read this.
5By LOVE SOKEEFE 🫧💗🫧🩰🫧I really love this book! My friend knows everything about J.R.R. Tolkien and always talks about all the books all the time, but i didn’t remember what happened so i reread the book.Truly one hobbit tales of all time
5By EsisidiSmaug did nothing wrong free my mansGreat Beginning Point
4By Luroa69Like a lot of people I was drawn to these books from the Peter Jackson live action movies of the original Lord of the Rings. Whatever version I originally read was awful and made we put off the series for a long time. Eventually a co-worker of mine recommended that I start with The Hobbit instead as it was a bit easier to digest and slowly ease my way into the series. This I recommend for everyone. Start with this version and then go to the following books. It explains some backstory stuff as well.The beginning
5By The JoelestA short novel. That’s what makes it great. Escape for a bit, pleaseGreat book for great author.
5By JgdthbIconic high fantasy book rich with imagery and symbolism. Well done.I love this book!
5By ShowbloxTolkien is one of my favorite authors, and this is one of my favorite books. Enthralling and fun. A great adventure.Nostalgic
5By HappSad72This book was read to me when I was a kid. It’s amazing and beautifully written. Main character is perfecto!Hella good
5By BenjaminAK Panda kid.Loved the movies and the booksPretty darn good
5By MicrowavveeLiked the movie, liked the book.Even better now than when I read it in class in 7th grade!
5By threenamealTolkien is a delight to read, especially for readers who pace naturally and visualize eagerly. It can be read through if your determined out you can read a bit and pause and think and both are very rewarding methods of reading this book. While not as serious in tone as his other works it is just a grand and beautiful!
