The Hobbit
2012
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J.R.R. Tolkien
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Summary
A great modern classic and the prelude to The Lord of the Rings. 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 him away on an adventure. They have launched a plot to raid the treasure hoard guarded by Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon. Bilbo reluctantly joins their quest, unaware that on his journey to the Lonely Mountain he will encounter both a magic ring and a frightening creature known as Gollum. “A glorious account of a magnificent adventure, filled with suspense and seasoned with a quiet humor that is irresistible . . . All those, young or old, who love a fine adventurous tale, beautifully told, will take The Hobbit to their hearts.” – New York Times Book Review
Reviews and Comments
30 reviewsStill one of my favourite books. A great adventure the whole way through
A perfectly written book. Very special to my heart. If I had to pick my all-time favorite book it would be this one now having Reddit for the third time just as good as the first. The plot of slow transition to more and more adventure, the heroes journey of Bilbo, the overall magic of every scene, the amazing combination at the end where all parties merge into an epic combination, and the rumination and retelling during the slow journey back
