The Hobbit: or There and Back Again

This is one of the books that I will pass on to my kids. It encourages everyone to have the strength of heart to do what people say you couldn't or shouldn't do.

have to read.

Come on! It is Tolkein!!!

...one of the finest pieces of literature to grace my eyes. Fast-paced, it held my attention to the end. It was satisfying to see how Bilbo got the ring. One thing I notice is how Tolkein loves names puns. Sauron and Saruman are so similar. It struck me as odd. Consider the dwarves: Thorin, Balin, Dwalin, Doro, Nori, Ori, Gloin, Bifur, Bofur, Bombur, Fili and Kili. Beorn reminds...more

...one of the finest pieces of literature to grace my eyes. Fast-paced, it held my attention to the end. It was satisfying to see how Bilbo got the ring. One thing I notice is how Tolkein loves names puns. Sauron and Saruman are so similar. It struck me as odd. Consider the dwarves: Thorin, Balin, Dwalin, Doro, Nori, Ori, Gloin, Bifur, Bofur, Bombur, Fili and Kili. Beorn reminds me of some character in Dragon Warrior 7. hah. Even videogames from the east borrow from Tolkein. I have gone there and back again. but one thing's for sure when you're in trouble... The Eagles are coming!! (they're so darn reliable)   hide