soqhie29's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
fast-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
c_ks_21's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
tizzytiz's review
4.0
Didn't realise the book was over 2 parts, but no that I think back, part 2 was slower than part 1. The dangers don't seem as realised, especially the dragon Smaug, and the final battle came together very quickly. Enjoyed this, but wouldn't return to it again.
booksxtherapy's review against another edition
4.0
The book begins where the first one left off.. with bilbo & the dwarves.
I did not love this as much as the first part, it was slightly slower & duller. And the whole bit with smaug is never as grand as I want it to be somehow.
I just felt everything could be more 'grand' considering how tough the whole journey was & it feels a bit anti-climactic.
However, despite the slight disappointment, I still loved it & I am really glad to have finally read it.
I did not love this as much as the first part, it was slightly slower & duller. And the whole bit with smaug is never as grand as I want it to be somehow.
I just felt everything could be more 'grand' considering how tough the whole journey was & it feels a bit anti-climactic.
However, despite the slight disappointment, I still loved it & I am really glad to have finally read it.
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