ells___'s review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
There is a reason this book is well liked and seen as a classic by many.
The writing and narrative style are very much outside what I am used to and oh boy did I have to slow down my pace to make sure I was getting the whole picture. The last chapter really gives us an insite to why it’s written this way as Bilbo states he may just write it all down as a memoir. Its at its core an epic, a bunch of what could be short stories strung together to make a grand adventure.
Having seen the movies, my favorite part was seeing how well they matched. The precise following of book events the movies have in some areas and the stuff the added in was interesting to see
Moderate: Death, Violence, and Drug use
allisonshewfelt's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
5.0
The hobbit is such a cosy adventure story. The audiobook read by Andy Serkis was one of the finest I've listened to and he was perfect for it especially since we got to listen to his own character, Gollum. Little Bilbo was so adorable and I loved his dialogue and thoughts. The illustrations were also useful in picturing how middle earth looked. I really like how Tolkien wrote this for his children as it proves to be a great story for all ages. I find it astonishing that this was published in the 1930s yet it's still read and loved today. Tolkien truly is a master storyteller.
Moderate: Death, War, and Violence
Minor: Animal death, Drug use, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Alcohol, Slavery, Confinement, and Injury/Injury detail
annaluzia's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death, Kidnapping, and Violence
Moderate: Drug use
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