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The best way to enjoy and truly understand J R R Tolkien's classic masterpiece The Lord of the Rings is to invest a little time in reading The Hobbit. Not necessarily first, but certainly at some point. The writing styles of each book are quite different. The Hobbit was originally intended for the pleasure of children and was, I understand, created with that purpose in mind. Even so, it can be enjoyed by children of all ages.
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I have never called a novel enchanting before, this would be the first. The Hobbit was completely enchanting. When I started The Hobbit, I was a little concerned. Every one kept telling me how much I would love The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogy and I just kept putting them off.
I started The Hobbit and was instantly drawn in by Bilbo Baggins. There's something about him that makes you smile and you find yourself, as the reader rooting for him throughout the novel. While I was in the m ...more
I started The Hobbit and was instantly drawn in by Bilbo Baggins. There's something about him that makes you smile and you find yourself, as the reader rooting for him throughout the novel. While I was in the m ...more

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