The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Hobbit

The Lord of the Rings #0

J.R.R. Tolkien with Michael Hague (Illustrator)

304 pages • first pub 1937 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy middle grade adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

Description

Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely traveling any farther than his pantry or cellar. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard Gandalf and a company of dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day to whisk...

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Community Reviews Summary of 105,746 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
lighthearted 50%
funny 40%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 21%
mysterious 17%
relaxing 14%
emotional 12%
tense 11%
challenging 8%
dark 5%
reflective 4%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 23%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 53% | A mix: 41% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 37% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 43% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.15

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