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The Hobbit
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Now the route Mr. Bilbo Baggins transverses to seek adventure and a pot of gold...several in fact, may not be as glamorous as the yellow brick road nonetheless thoroughly lucrative...he will never complain....after he is safely back home.... As our story begins the Hobbit is having a quiet, delightful time drinking his tea and a nice breakfast, steps out the door (from his hole in the ground the unkind would say) blows a wonderful smoke ring...And is the last one for many moons... a peaceful situation I mean. An old man, a stranger appears the polite hobbit greets him, Bilbo later regrets it often but that's further down the road. The sociable Mr. Baggins invites the man who reveals himself to be the powerful, mystifying, lofty wizard Gandalf to tea...tomorrow. The nervous hobbit, half the size of a human just wants to be left alone and enjoy his comfortable life which unfortunately doesn't occur, on the other hand the reader is greatly rewarded. Next day a dwarf arrives Dwalin, than another Balin, and still more, two in fact, Kili and Fili, five then, Dori, Nori, Ori, Oin, and Gloin, this will in a short while ( pun intended) be thirteen, no I haven't forgotten Bifur, Bofur, Bombur, and last very appropriately , the leader Thorin, they are a superstitious bunch. The need for a fourteenth member is obvious ( you can't count a wizard) , these creatures are eating, drinking at poor Bilbo's home... an unexpected party is fully in bloom causing the owner a headache ...think of the expense and danger to his dishes and furniture. Finally Gandalf comes and the purpose of the gathering disclosed, a bold plan to kill a huge dragon Smaug the Magnificent, take the vast priceless treasure, the winged fire breathing behemoth sits on, inside the very distant Lonely Mountain, the dwarfs ancient home. The reluctant Mr. Baggins agrees to go along, not too confidently , he can see disaster in his future... Deadly monsters, goblins, wolves, unfriendly elves are between their goal, the sinister Misty Mountains, rivers to cross, lakes too, the dark thick forest Mirkwood, where evil giant spiders, sinister wizards, unfriendly wood-elves reside, with only a little stream to guide and follow , then Gandalf abandons them...Still the frightened little hobbit becomes the leader, with the help of a magical ring. The battle of five armies, a grisly fight where no quarter is given, an epic style end to this tale is the high point. This classic written in 1937 is the original, The Lord of the Rings are sequels and more magical than Mr. Bilbo Baggins band. If you wonder why someone would read a book for the third time all you need to do is get this title... (yes more than one novel in my library ) . A trip in a world where you can forget your troubles and drop into one let's face it, quite interesting ... an ominous place to become a hero even get rich if you serve well, and survive obstacles in the way that all good people will.
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“There is more in you of good than you know, child of the kindly West. Some courage and some wisdom, blended in measure. If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”
― The Hobbit
― The Hobbit
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August 19, 2011
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Jan 07, 2019 05:04PM
Well I have to read this for the third time...it's so enjoyable.
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I have already read it twice and have a plan to reread this every year. Magical book. I don't get the people who dismiss it as childish .
Thanks for reminding me of this, Henry, especially of all the names. My children loved those names—the rhyming really appealed to them.
Peter wrote: "Great review Henry, haven't read read this gem in a long time." Thank you...for those who like reading a good book.
Fionnuala wrote: "Thanks for reminding me of this, Henry, especially of all the names. My children loved those names—the rhyming really appealed to them."It is rather amusing the names. I thank you my friend.
Zoeytron wrote: "Enchanting review, Henry. Pushes me to reread it, my copy is calling to me from the shelf even now."I appreciate your nice words my friend, this is where it begins on a unparalleled voyage to adventure.
Terrific review, Henry. Believe it or not, I've never read this one--I guess I have to put it at the top of my list!
A wonderful review, Henry. I have precious memories of reading this one for the first time with my son. I knew I would love spending the time with him, but never realized how much I would truly love the book as well :)
Thank you, Candi. What a great book for children and adults, full of adventure and charm, in a world of both good and evil...sounds familiar.
Hi Henry, is it better than The Lord of the Rings? I cried when I finished the books because it was such a terrific journey. But the story of how Bilbo Baggins meets Gandalf is something I need to know. Fantastic review!
Alex wrote: "Hi Henry, is it better than The Lord of the Rings? I cried when I finished the books because it was such a terrific journey. But the story of how Bilbo Baggins meets Gandalf is something I need to ..."
It depends on yourself, people view things differently, Alex.
It depends on yourself, people view things differently, Alex.
Juho wrote: "Personally, I vastly prefer The Hobbit. The Lord of the Rings was rather dry and lengthy at times."
What can I say ...both are excellent.
What can I say ...both are excellent.