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madisondw's review against another edition
4.0
My first audio book in a very long time! I listened to the recording by Rob Ingles and really enjoyed the singing and voices he did for the different characters, and will definitely listen to the Lord of the Rings books on audiobook too.
savannahmoore's review against another edition
5.0
wanting to be frodo but i know in my soul that i am bilbo
nothing could’ve prepared me for my lord of the rings obsession. the hobbit is the blueprint.
I read this book because Stephen King said that he likes Lord of the Rings. I’ve actually had this book for over a year and just never read it. From the beginning, this book was so enjoyable to read. A book like this can only be described as fantastical. I got to the end and just kept flipping the page back and forth because I couldn’t believe it was really over. Very excited for the rest of the series because I’ve heard that they’re slightly darker.
nothing could’ve prepared me for my lord of the rings obsession. the hobbit is the blueprint.
I read this book because Stephen King said that he likes Lord of the Rings. I’ve actually had this book for over a year and just never read it. From the beginning, this book was so enjoyable to read. A book like this can only be described as fantastical. I got to the end and just kept flipping the page back and forth because I couldn’t believe it was really over. Very excited for the rest of the series because I’ve heard that they’re slightly darker.
anthroart19's review against another edition
4.0
Should probably read before [b:the Lord of the Rings|34|The Fellowship of the Ring (The Lord of the Rings, Part 1)|J.R.R. Tolkien|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1156043001s/34.jpg|3204327]. It's not as dark; a good backstory.
estxgia's review against another edition
4.0
Está bastante bien, no es muy difícil de leer y tiene pocas páginas, que en pocas horas lo puedes tener terminado. Me esperaba un poco más en cuanto a la muerte de Smaug, sinceramente. No me ha gustado que en unas pocas páginas y con poca acción para mi gusto hayan acabado con él. Lo que más pena me ha dado, ha sido lo de Thorin, Fíli y Kíli, les había cogido cierto cariño, que le vamos a hacer.
Eso sí, Tolkien me encanta como escribió todo esto. Fácil, descriptivo y sencillo.
Eso sí, Tolkien me encanta como escribió todo esto. Fácil, descriptivo y sencillo.
abigailblake's review against another edition
4.0
I am a person who watched the movie before reading the book, sorry!
With that being said, I went into this with the thought of the book being the source of truth. I am so glad I got to read this book. The book gave so much insight into who Bilbo is as a character and hobbit. I do wish that the book gave more connections and descriptions of the dwarves. Where the book failed in that aspect, the movie did make up for it. There were 12 and I can only really tell you things about 4.
My favorite characters included: Bilbo Baggins and Beron. Bilbo was a funny character and Beron was also very entertaining. The author and narrator did a great job of describing these characters. While Beron did not have a lengthy portion of the plot compared to other characters, Beron was fully realized.
My least favorite characters: None really were my least favorite.
I would recommend this story to folks who are in a reading slump. Easy to digest, puts a smile on your face, and then also keeps you on your toes.
4/5 - would be a 5/5 if there were more descriptions and moments that dove deeper into the dwarves' characteristics and background.
With that being said, I went into this with the thought of the book being the source of truth. I am so glad I got to read this book. The book gave so much insight into who Bilbo is as a character and hobbit. I do wish that the book gave more connections and descriptions of the dwarves. Where the book failed in that aspect, the movie did make up for it. There were 12 and I can only really tell you things about 4.
My favorite characters included: Bilbo Baggins and Beron. Bilbo was a funny character and Beron was also very entertaining. The author and narrator did a great job of describing these characters. While Beron did not have a lengthy portion of the plot compared to other characters, Beron was fully realized.
My least favorite characters: None really were my least favorite.
I would recommend this story to folks who are in a reading slump. Easy to digest, puts a smile on your face, and then also keeps you on your toes.
4/5 - would be a 5/5 if there were more descriptions and moments that dove deeper into the dwarves' characteristics and background.
frabottina's review against another edition
5.0
"May the wind under the wings bear you where the sun sails and the moon walks"
I loved it! It took me to a different place, that I didn't want to leave.
I loved it! It took me to a different place, that I didn't want to leave.
lar_iiious's review against another edition
4.0
Perfect winter holiday read. This book is perfect for curling up with a blanket and a cup of tea and escaping the dreary weather by getting absorbed into a tale of adventures.
I never thought I'd ever want to read some Tolkien but now I am glad I did. Really enjoyed this story even though I'd already seen the movies (and not really liked them).
I never thought I'd ever want to read some Tolkien but now I am glad I did. Really enjoyed this story even though I'd already seen the movies (and not really liked them).
hannahbrough's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-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? It's complicated
4.25
sebren's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
qianahill'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? No
4.5