kerrymh's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
irenee006's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
moongoblin38'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: Fatphobia, Death, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Drug use and Alcohol
almightyc4's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
medium-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
4.5
jennyhamel's review against another edition
5.0
The Hobbit is my favorite of Tolkien's works, it's light-hearted and easy to read [ unlike the emotionally heavy and wordy LotR novels ]. I've read this book over and over and cannot wait for the movie in the winter!
danielle1187's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
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? It's complicated
5.0
minty's review against another edition
2.0
I mean, I don't really know what to say. I'd never read it before and I slogged my way through it mostly because of the movie. It's pretty tedious, and there are far too many dwarves. It's also clearly for a different age/audience than LOTR. I think LOTR are great books, but the Hobbit? Just ok.
kk221b's review against another edition
I did not finish this great novel... not quite my taste at the moment BUT I didn't know how to take it off my currently reading list. So... here it is!