The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Hobbit

The Lord of the Rings #0

J.R.R. Tolkien with Peter Sis (Illustrator)

352 pages • first pub 1937 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy literary young adult adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

Description

J.R.R. Tolkien's classic prelude to his Lord of the Rings trilogy featuring cover art by Caldecott Honor winning children's book illustrator Peter S s, this edition of The Hobbit has been specially formatted for young readers. Larger print size an...

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Moods

adventurous 98%
lighthearted 50%
funny 41%
hopeful 26%
inspiring 21%
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: 52% | A mix: 41% | Character: 5%

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?

No: 36% | Yes: 36% | 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

4.16

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