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Sophie Crane
Aug 28, 2018 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
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. ...more
Meghan
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
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Jen
Nov 21, 2021 marked it as to-read
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Suzy Davies
Aug 15, 2020 rated it it was amazing
FairyPiggles
May 16, 2019 rated it it was amazing
Amelia
Oct 07, 2020 marked it as to-read