The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Hobbit

The Lord of the Rings #0

J.R.R. Tolkien

11 hours, 5 minutes • first pub 1937 (editions) user-added

fiction classics fantasy literary middle grade adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

Description

Like every other hobbit, Bilbo Baggins likes nothing better than a quiet evening in his snug hole in the ground, dining on a sumptuous dinner in front of a fire. But when a wandering wizard captivates him with tales of the unknown, Bilbo becomes r...

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Community Reviews Summary of 133,070 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
lighthearted 50%
funny 41%
hopeful 26%
inspiring 22%
mysterious 17%
relaxing 15%
emotional 13%
tense 11%
challenging 8%
dark 5%
reflective 4%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 22%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 51% | A mix: 41% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 38% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 43% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.17

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