The Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Hobbit, or There and Back Again

The Lord of the Rings #0

J.R.R. Tolkien

fiction classics fantasy middle grade adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

275 pages | first published 1937

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"In a hole in the ground, there lived a hobbit." So begins one of the most beloved and delightful tales in the English language. Set in the imaginary world of Middle-earth, at once a classic myth and a modern fairy tale, The Hobbit is one of liter...
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Moods

adventurous 99%
lighthearted 50%
funny 40%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 21%
mysterious 16%
relaxing 14%
emotional 12%
tense 11%
challenging 7%
dark 5%
reflective 4%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 23%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 53% | A mix: 41% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 36% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.15

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