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adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
It's an instant classic. While much less descriptive and detailed as other Tolkien books, it was a fun read full of whimsy. It was interesting to read the book that much of modern fantasy has taken inspiration from, and it is quite clear to see why. However, most of the dwarves were underdeveloped and very much interchangeable, and some of the chapters lacked enough depth to understand what exactly was going on. It very much felt like it was written for young children, which, to be fair, it was. Not my favourite in the series, but I would recommend it to anyone for themselves or their children for a fun dive into the history of modern fantasy.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Antisemitism
Minor: Homophobia