A review by kaziaroo
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

adventurous funny lighthearted slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I've seen a lot of reviews complain that the ending wasn't what they expected, but I actually preferred the real ending to what I was expecting. The last third was easily my favourite part of the book and made the slog through the first half worth it. The beginning was very episodic, with each chapter bringing a new, almost unconnected adventure; invariably Gandalf or sheer luck would get them out of trouble and they'd be on their merry (albeit uncomfortable) way. It was very repetitive and frankly quite boring despite the adventures. The last third saved the book for me and I really enjoyed Bilbo's development from waiting around hoping for Gandalf to fix things, to taking matters into his own hands and finding his own bravery and ingenuity. That, and the commentary on greed, wealth, and entitlement really made this a great book for me.
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