The Hobbit

By J. R. R. Tolkien

The Hobbit - J. R. R. Tolkien
  • Release Date: 2012-02-15
  • Genre: Fiction for Young Adults
Score: 4.5
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From 832 Ratings

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.

    5
    By 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

    5
    By Esisidi
    Smaug did nothing wrong free my mans
  • Great Beginning Point

    4
    By Luroa69
    Like 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

    5
    By The Joelest
    A short novel. That’s what makes it great. Escape for a bit, please
  • Great book for great author.

    5
    By Jgdthb
    Iconic high fantasy book rich with imagery and symbolism. Well done.
  • I love this book!

    5
    By Showblox
    Tolkien is one of my favorite authors, and this is one of my favorite books. Enthralling and fun. A great adventure.
  • Nostalgic

    5
    By HappSad72
    This book was read to me when I was a kid. It’s amazing and beautifully written. Main character is perfecto!
  • Hella good

    5
    By BenjaminAK Panda kid.
    Loved the movies and the books
  • Pretty darn good

    5
    By Microwavvee
    Liked the movie, liked the book.
  • Even better now than when I read it in class in 7th grade!

    5
    By threenameal
    Tolkien 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!
  • Hobbit

    5
    By sailor dog house artest
    Exciting and fun you will love it!!
  • Best author of all time

    5
    By spaceboy 700
    Tolkien is the only author that can get a reader to love adventures the hobbit and the lord of the rings and all other middle earth books are amazing the hobbit is number one why because the excitement the stone giants the dragon Smaug all of it is just awesome
  • Great in the Beginning, So-So end

    4
    By mountain.wizard
    The beginning was a great bit of fun and exciting adventures although once the hobbit and his companions get to the lonely mountain, things feel a bit rushed. Overall pretty fun.