The Hobbit - J. R. R. Tolkien

The Hobbit

By J. R. R. Tolkien

  • Release Date: 2012-02-15
  • Genre: Fiction for Young Adults
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 694 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!

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