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maddypat's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I can't believe it took me 26 years of being alive on god's green earth before I read The Hobbit. This story is DELIGHTFUL!!! I would have crushed this book in only a couple days if it wasn't for how busy of a week it was -- and honestly, the fact I finished it in just a week considering how little time I had is a testament to how great this book is. I don't have to go on, it's a cozy, adventurous, and unbelievably fun classic and everyone should have the pleasure of reading The Hobbit :)
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal death and War
madamenovelist's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, War, and Injury/Injury detail
val_theburrowofstories's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I’ve been pushing and pushing to finish the review of this book and say goodbye because I don’t want it to be over, even when it’s been a week and I’ve already finished this book and have watched the movies again, but I think it’s time. Remember I’m not here trying to be one of those men who super analyze it and sounds like a professional reviewer lol I’m just a girl-
I’m really not sure about the rating because it could be 4 stars for me but with the incredibly amazing narration of Andy Serkis I want to give it 5 stars, so maybe 4.5 ⭐.
When I watched the movies (The Hobbit and LOTR) for the first time exactly 2 years ago I knew I wanted to read the books and see what details are missing or what are some things that changed in the adaptation, and so that lead me to finally pick up the book in 2024.
The dwarves made me laugh so much, I love the journey and how they overcame the obstacles, I love Bilbo and his big heart always ready to help even when he’s doubted or underappreciated, also there were some aspects that made me relate to Bilbo.
When I re watched the movies I loved noticing the scenes that were in the book but not in the adaptation and how they changed some things and I still love it even more (unpopular opinion, I actually LOVE the movies so much)
I think if I would’ve read this book on my own I would’ve still enjoy it but I would’ve find the pace a little slow because of the writing.
But I really think that listening to The Hobbit with the narration of Andy Serkis was such an experience and it made this book way more magical and especial. I can’t begin to tell you how grateful I am that this is how I read the book. And I’ve found out that there’s new audiobooks where he narrates the LOTR books too so I can’t wait to read them!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, and War
The third movie of The Hobbit is called The Battle of the Five Armies, so of course this has war, death and violence, I don't have anything else to say.charlieemagne's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Fatphobia, Violence, Xenophobia, Antisemitism, and War
bones_jackson's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Amo muito esse livro, e as anotações são curiosidades muito interessantes, e tem vários desenhos de outras edições de o hobbit de outros países que também são muito interessantes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and War
rafacolog's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, and War
thealmightykatt's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: War
Minor: Animal death, Death, Grief, and Alcohol
halaagmod's review against another edition
I'm not sure what it was specifically about it—was it the poor pacing, the dry writing, the awkward dialogue, the impersonal characters? I'm not sure. But regardless, it's just...not at all engaging. I wanted to just suck it up and power through it but after nearly two years and three failed attempts to finish, I doubt I'll actually get the motivation to finish it, which was wholly disappointing seeing how influential and praised that this book is. I just wish it weren't so mind-numbingly boring.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, and War
Moderate: Fatphobia and Alcohol
Minor: Animal death
unwise_samwise's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, and War
spookfish's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
How on Earth am I meant to rate this properly? It is a book which has influenced some of my favourites and just about everyone. Once I got into it I really enjoyed it! It is a shame I deemed it boring from the first chapters as a child, I think if I'd read the rest I'd have found it has many elements I loved (minus the spiders >_<). Luckily I didn't remember much from the first and third of the films (I missed the second one...), so I got to experience it fully. Definitely getting my hands on The Lord of the Rings next!
Bilbo is the guy ever. Love that little man.
Bilbo is the guy ever. Love that little man.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War
Moderate: Death, Fatphobia, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Drug use and Alcohol