The Hobbit: A BBC Full-Cast Radio Drama by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Hobbit: A BBC Full-Cast Radio Drama

J.R.R. Tolkien with Anthony Jackson (Narrator), Paul Daneman (Narrator), Heron Carvic (Narrator)

4 hours • first pub 1968 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy literary young adult adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

Description

Tolkien's famous saga, the prelude to The Lord of the Rings, has all the ingredients of fantasy and adventure: dwarves, elves, goblins and trolls, a fearsome dragon, a great wizard, a perilous quest, and a dramatic climax. This radio dramatization...

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Moods

adventurous 100%
funny 60%
lighthearted 45%
hopeful 17%
relaxing 17%
emotional 14%
tense 14%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 8%
sad 5%
challenging 2%
dark 2%
reflective 2%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 32%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 39% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 38% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 19%

Average rating

4.18

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