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lydiawallis's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
All time favorite. It gets better with each rereading!
Listened to Andy Serkis read it, which was delightful.
Thorin and the dwarves’ greed struck me a little harder this time through, and I was glad for his moment of redemption. The contrast between them and Bilbo stuck out. But I wonder, what is worse—a love of money and jewels or a love of comfort and food? Can they not both lead to selfishness and unwise choices? But even in that, Bilbo does not return to Bagend the same hobbit.
Listened to Andy Serkis read it, which was delightful.
Thorin and the dwarves’ greed struck me a little harder this time through, and I was glad for his moment of redemption. The contrast between them and Bilbo stuck out. But I wonder, what is worse—a love of money and jewels or a love of comfort and food? Can they not both lead to selfishness and unwise choices? But even in that, Bilbo does not return to Bagend the same hobbit.
Content Warnings
Minor: Violence
caelfind's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Violence, and Fire/Fire injury
perleerose's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Now I watched the movies before I read the book. There are positives to both forms of the story. I wish there was more development for all of the dwarves in the books, that they all had personalities outside of being a part of the company. Also wished there was more focus on the action, vs just saying that something happened. I enjoyed Tolkien's sense of humor and rhythm. I listened to a version of the audiobook while reading along so it helped me appreciate the songs more. I loved writing little jokes about how the language Tolkien used as it has new meanings in our present day.
'If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.'
'If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.'
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Violence
fantasy racismrafacolog'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
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
kayceeisbookish's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal death, Confinement, Death, Violence, Cannibalism, and Alcohol
sea_tea_books's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
tense
3.5
3.5 ⭐
While I enjoyed the descriptions of the Hobbit hole and the connections that developed between Bilbo and the dwarves, there was still a lot of fighting and warfare. Sort of a weird juxtaposition between cozy and violent.
While I enjoyed the descriptions of the Hobbit hole and the connections that developed between Bilbo and the dwarves, there was still a lot of fighting and warfare. Sort of a weird juxtaposition between cozy and violent.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, and War
Minor: Fatphobia
lindseyhall44's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Violence
jj_tj's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and War