The Hobbit, Or, There and Back Again

The Hobbit is an amusing book, outlandishly so, considering that it is the prequel to the dark The Lord of the Rings (yes, I say one-- one book-- Tolkien always maintained that The Lord of the Rings is one book). Some of our favorite characters from the Lord of the Rings debut in this book, as do other wonderful creatures. Giant, regal eagles, powerful, quirky wizards,...more

The Hobbit is an amusing book, outlandishly so, considering that it is the prequel to the dark The Lord of the Rings (yes, I say one-- one book-- Tolkien always maintained that The Lord of the Rings is one book). Some of our favorite characters from the Lord of the Rings debut in this book, as do other wonderful creatures. Giant, regal eagles, powerful, quirky wizards, odd but loveable hobbits, elusive and long-living elves, huge and terrible spiders... the book is chock full of mystical and engaging characters. A number of amusing rhymes and fantastic escapes give life to this book, and, while the plot itself is great, it is the incredible character interaction that really brings this book to the level of a 5 out of 5.   hide

A true classic romp. Probably best read before you turn 14, but not too much before. That way you can pick up the LoTR trilogy immediately afterwards. My father read The Hobbit to us when I was about 9 or 10, I think. I kept reading ahead as it wasn't going fast enough for me ;). I ordered the BBC reading of the English version for a report I did in English class. I've bought the book three...more

A true classic romp. Probably best read before you turn 14, but not too much before. That way you can pick up the LoTR trilogy immediately afterwards. My father read The Hobbit to us when I was about 9 or 10, I think. I kept reading ahead as it wasn't going fast enough for me ;). I ordered the BBC reading of the English version for a report I did in English class. I've bought the book three times now. Twice in English. I look forward to reading it to my kids soon.   hide

I enjoyed this book my favorite author.

Re-reading this book (this time slower xD) I realize that I want to read this book my to my children. This is the kind of story that needs nothing more. In a hole in the ground there live a hobbit. One that didn't know how amazingly brave, kind and yet little he was. One who stepped out of his door and traveled the unknown world, only to discover himself out there. And by...more

Re-reading this book (this time slower xD) I realize that I want to read this book my to my children. This is the kind of story that needs nothing more. In a hole in the ground there live a hobbit. One that didn't know how amazingly brave, kind and yet little he was. One who stepped out of his door and traveled the unknown world, only to discover himself out there. And by returning, finding himself changed, yet still moved by the same feelings. This is flawless, in every single aspect of the word. I will re-read this book throughout my life, I just know it. If I'll read it to myself or to my children or to someone else it doesn't matter, I will still be amazed by it every time I pick it up. One day, I'll read this book to my children <3 beautiful book, couldn't stop reading...   hide

This book was a very fun read. I didn't realize when I started reading it that it's actually a prequel to the Lord of the Rings trilogy. It features Bilbo, Gandalf, Elrond, Gollum, and a lot of other characters that are mentioned in the Lord of the Rings Trilogy. This has always been considered a kids book, but I believe that people of all ages would enjoy this story and especially fans...more

This book was a very fun read. I didn't realize when I started reading it that it's actually a prequel to the Lord of the Rings trilogy. It features Bilbo, Gandalf, Elrond, Gollum, and a lot of other characters that are mentioned in the Lord of the Rings Trilogy. This has always been considered a kids book, but I believe that people of all ages would enjoy this story and especially fans of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. I heard that a movie version is supposed to be coming out in a couple of years. There are rumors that Ian Holmes has agreed to return as Bilbo and that Ian Mclellan is supposed to return as Gandalf. Viggo Mortenson also said in an article I read that he would very much like to be involved and featured in the film. I will search the Internet to see if I can find any updated news on the movie   hide

A wonderful introduction to the world of Middle Earth, The Hobbit presents a world of magic, song and mystical tradition. I first read The Hobbit right before Peter Jackson's "Fellowship of the Ring" came out in theaters. I loved it and read the Lord of the Rings series within a couple of weeks. The first time I read it, I was somewhat distracted and even bored by the poems and...more

A wonderful introduction to the world of Middle Earth, The Hobbit presents a world of magic, song and mystical tradition. I first read The Hobbit right before Peter Jackson's "Fellowship of the Ring" came out in theaters. I loved it and read the Lord of the Rings series within a couple of weeks. The first time I read it, I was somewhat distracted and even bored by the poems and songs throughout the book, but upon a second reading, I found them as an integral part of the style of writing that has made Tolkien's works so enjoyable. If you enjoyed the movies, or have a particular affinity to fantasy, The Hobbit is a wonderful read.   hide

Fantastic! I yearn for you tragically Bilbo Baggins

This book is one of my alltime favorite books. I have read "the hobbit" countless times and will most likely never stop reading it

I loved revisiting this in audio format, most enjoyabe