The Hobbit

The Hobbit


By: J.R.R. Tolkein
Reviewed by: Catherine, 16
Rating: Really liked it


Almost everyone has seen the Lord of the Rings Movie Trilogy (which happens to feature my future husband as a certain elfan warrior). The Lord of the Rings Trilogy starts with two hobbits named Frodo and Bilbo Baggins. Bilbo gives Frodo a magic, yet evil ring which instigates Frodo's perilous journey to destroy this sinister object. Bu who is Bilbo Baggins and how did he end up with the ring? J.R.R. Tolkein presents a prelude to the Lord of the Rings, in an adventure packed book called "The Hobbit".

Bilbo Baggins was living in his peaceful hobbit hole in the Shire when Gandalf the Wizrd makes his fateful visit, accompanied with a troop of dwarves. Bilbo, somewhat hesitantly, joins their quest in facing the dragon Smaug to bring back a vast amount of treaure. But along the way Bilbo encounter numerous dangers-from orcs to giant spiders-making a wonderful fantasy tale which captivates the readers attention from page one.

I really enjoyed this book, with its action-packed storyline and comical characters. It's full of excitement and entertainment. It is one of the most well written fantasies I've ever read, and I would recommend it to just about everyone.


Recommended to: anyone 11 years old and up